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Soy - The Right Protein For Performance Nutrition and Building Lean Muscle Mass Protein plays a major role in building and maintaining muscle mass. Whether you exercise as a weekend warrior or want to increase your muscle mass and performance as a professional and serious athlete involved in strenuous training or simply cope with routine daily living and are looking for energy, the first thing is to choose and incorporate a high-quality protein source as part of your daily diet. For many reasons soy is the right protein to serve this purpose: Soy protein is a complete protein (the only protein of plant origin that provides all essential amino acids). Soy protein containing isoflavones are an excellent source of antioxidants for the human body. This antioxidant capability can help in reducing muscle soreness and fatigue following exercise, therefore speeding up muscle recovery and ultimately enhancing muscle performance. Clinical research studies on the effects of soy protein on human performance: In the past 5 years more than a dozen clinical studies have been conducted in major US and European Universities and sport physiology research institutes on the favorable effects of DrSoy brands and soy protein in general on lean muscle mass production and performance. The results of the studies comparing soy to whey protein and casein (milk protein) indicate that soy protein supplementation shows a measurable and positive effect in strength and endurance in athletes who use them. These studies were performed in both male and female elite, professional athletes such as: • Professional Baseball Players • Olympic Kayak / Canoers • Olympic Rowers • Olympic Gymnasts • Olympic Swimmers • College Athletes, as well as Recreational exercisers Results of the studies showed that soy protein causes: • Reduction in muscle fatigue • Reduction in exercise induced muscle injury • Reduction in muscle inflammation and soreness • Reduced muscle metabolic stress • Improving muscle recovery component • Increase in lean muscle mass • Enhancement in strength indices and therefore increases muscular strength Improving cardiovascular health by: • Lowering total and LDL (bad) cholesterol • Increasing HDL (good) cholesterol • Enhancing vascular wall flexibility Practical implications: In comparison to whey protein and casein (milk protein) soy protein supplementation is a superior source of protein for building lean muscle mass as well as strength and endurance in athletes. After a nice exercise session, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Eating a DrSoy Soy Protein Bar or Healthy Snacker bar may also help with the reduction of muscle fatigue.
Important Note From DrSoy: This website is meant to educate and help you eat well to achieve optimum health. The information in this website should not be used as an alternative to appropriate medical care. |