Efficacy of amino acid protein powder

Amino acids and proteins are two substances that are very important to the human body, especially protein. We know that all cells and tissues in the human body are basically composed of proteins. Different similar proteins play their respective functions to ensure the normal functioning of various functions of the body. In order to ensure adequate amino acids and protein, you can supplement with amino acid protein powder. So, what are the benefits of amino acid protein powder?

The effects of amino acids

1. Prolong life

If the elderly lack protein in their bodies, their breakdown will increase and their synthesis will slow down. Therefore, generally speaking, the elderly need more protein than young and middle-aged people, and their demand for methionine and lysine is also higher than that of young and middle-aged people. People over 60 years old should consume about 70 grams of protein every day, and the protein should contain a full range of essential amino acids and an appropriate ratio. Such high-quality protein can prolong life.

2. Amino acids are mainly used in medicine to prepare compound amino acid infusions. They are also used as therapeutic drugs and for synthesizing polypeptide drugs. There are currently more than a hundred amino acids used as medicines, including 20 amino acids that constitute proteins and more than 100 amino acids that constitute non-proteins.

Compound preparations composed of multiple amino acids occupy a very important position in modern intravenous nutrition infusion and "elemental diet" therapy. They play an active role in maintaining the nutrition of critically ill patients and saving patients' lives, and have become one of the indispensable medicines in modern medicine.

Amino acids such as glutamic acid, arginine, aspartic acid, cystine, L-dopa, etc. act alone to treat some diseases. They are mainly used to treat liver diseases, digestive tract diseases, brain diseases, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, as well as to improve muscle vitality, pediatric nutrition and detoxification. In addition, amino acid derivatives show promise in cancer treatment.

Protein powder benefits

Effectively guarantee the normal physiological needs of the human body

Protein is the main source of nitrogen for the human body. It not only provides part of the energy consumed, but can also be used to synthesize new tissues. Protein accounts for about 17% of an adult's body weight, and 3% of the protein is metabolized and renewed every day. Infants, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating women, in addition to maintaining tissue protein renewal, also need to synthesize new tissue. When there is insufficient protein in the body, basic life activities will be affected, leading to growth retardation, low weight, and intellectual disability in children and adolescents; fatigue, weight loss, anemia, low plasma albumin, and even edema in adults; and menstrual disorders in women [2].

Prevent cardiovascular disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in developed Western countries. High plasma cholesterol levels are a major cause of heart disease. Animal fat in the diet can increase plasma cholesterol levels and is an important factor in causing arteriosclerosis and inducing heart disease. Saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and excessive blood cholesterol are directly related to heart disease. Reducing plasma cholesterol will reduce the risk of heart disease. In 1982, scientists from many countries conducted comparative experiments in Italy and Switzerland on patients with high cholesterol using soy protein instead of animal protein. The results showed that daily intake of 50 grams of soy protein reduced total plasma cholesterol by 20%. This study proves that soy protein can reduce blood lipids and cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol and reduce the adverse effects on the heart.

In the United States, doctors recommend that heart patients consume soy protein before taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. Because soy protein is neither a drug (non-toxic nor toxic) nor cheap, it can effectively prevent heart disease and has no side effects.

Replace animal protein and reduce the burden on the kidneys of diabetic patients

Kidney disease is a common long-term complication of diabetes, and more than 20% of diabetic patients have impaired kidney function. Intake of animal protein will increase the burden on the kidneys, leading to worsening of the condition. Soy protein prevents and reduces the damage of animal protein to the kidneys by lowering plasma cholesterol levels. Through observation of dietary treatment for patients with kidney disease, it was found that replacing animal protein with soy protein is the most effective, and patients with kidney disease are also happy to accept foods containing soy protein.