In our previous blog “Why Animal Protein Is Better Than Soy Protein” we looked at the difference between whey protein and vegetable [soy] protein. One of the main advantages we highlighted of whey protein was the absorption rate being significantly higher than soy protein.
If you are like me, and just cannot tolerate whey protein for whatever reason, there are other things you can do to help protein utilization of the body.
To Increase Protein Utilization
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Small servings of proteins – more servings often rather than one large serving a day
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High calorie intake – stops your body from going into starvation metabolic mode
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Food combinations – you need sufficient carbohydrate to help protein assimilation.
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Fasting and undereating – creates more demand by the body to utilize every nutrient it is receiving.
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Raw (unprocessed) state of food
There are also ways in which you can increase protein availability by avoiding those actions that decrease protein utilzation.
Things That Decrease Protein Utilization
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Large servings of proteins – the body overloads and utilization of protein reduces
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Low calorie intake – avoids that starvation mode
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Mono diets (based on one source of food)
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Food processing – most food processing destroys protein, thats why the method of manufacture of protein powders is so important.
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Protein exposure to high heat
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Stress
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Indigestion
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Excessive intake of dietary fiber
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Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
For more information on selecting protein powders and understanding amino acid contribution to protein absorption.
Amino Acids – L-Glutamine, L-Carnitine
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