lundi 16 mars 2015

How To Choose An Organic Protein Powder

By Earlene McGee


Although bodybuilders are a good example of the power of protein supplements, people of all ages and physical capabilities use them today to build strength and endurance. They have become increasingly important to regular exercisers who want to see more rapid, targeted improvements. Organic protein powder is a logical choice for those wishing to avoid chemical residues, and is one of the growing segments of the supplemental nutrition industry.

The substance is derived from several different sources, including whey, casein, eggs, soy, milk, and rice, and is commonly consumed as shakes or smoothies. It requires no kitchen facility to prepare, can be taken to work, can have a lower calorie count that is helpful for people trying to lose weight, and is easily digested. It helps rebuild muscle tissue after a strenuous workout, and is primarily marketed to younger, active people.

Nutritionists have long known that most individuals do not require additional dietary protein, and have issued warnings to consumers who may be tempted to use them as regular substitutes for real food. Over-reliance or long term use is not recommended, and can actually result in nutrient deficiencies. In extreme cases, excess protein consumption results in organ and bone problems, and even cancer.

Few people actually use them to that extent, and the supplements can be beneficial for young adults who are still not fully grown. They are also helpful for people beginning an exercise regimen, or increasing the intensity of their current program. People who have been seriously injured use them to help speed recovery, and vegetable-based formulas are ideal for both vegetarians and those who are lactose-intolerant.

For product makers, the next step in development was the incorporation of organically grown and produced ingredients. This industry has been notoriously criticized for a lack of regulation regarding ingredients, and still enjoys few governmental controls compared to other food products. The word organic is freely used in advertising because it sounds attractive, but in reality pesticide-free products have become very important to consumers.

People want food raised without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and supermarket sales of organically grown meat and produce are no longer limited to high-priced outlets. To be certified, a food must be produced in accordance with USDA regulations governing initial production, handling after harvest, and in the end result of processing. Those standards may also apply to some ingredients used in powdered supplements.

The most informed consumers ignore marketing strategies and check the labels carefully before buying any product. Simply designating a particular product as purely and ethically produced does not transform it into a natural product, even though it may have well-documented benefits. Adding the organic label automatically increases store prices, and nutritional supplements share that markup.

People struggling with a gluten intolerance or potentially deadly food allergy find natural products to be less risky personally, and worth the added costs. Other people prefer products that do not encourage degradation of an already-stressed natural environment. There are more supplemental powders available now than ever, and carefully checking the ingredients before buying is time well spent.




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