Whey Vs. Brown Rice & Yellow Pea Protein Powder Supplements
By steve mark
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Building muscle is the goal of every body builder but everyone should have this goal to some degree. Most people need to develop a leaner body and those who don't need to maintain what they have. Developing a leaner body does not necessarily mean becoming muscle bound or looking overly muscular. The fact is if you are not regularly engaging in some type of resistance training or adequately using your muscles regularly, you are slowly replacing muscle with fat. Using protein powder supplements are becoming increasingly popular in order to more effectively develop and maintain needed muscle mass.

Two of the most popular supplements are whey and yellow pea/brown rice protein powder. When choosing a protein powder there a few things to consider: The differences between animal and plant based protein and more specifically the differences between whey and the yellow pea and rice blend.

Whey is a byproduct that comes from making cheese. It is loaded with highly absorbable animal protein which would make it prime candidate for building lean muscle mass. Research shows that when combined with the proper amount of resistance training, whey is effective at helping to build muscle. However, overdosing is ineffective. No study has ever shown that consuming protein in excess of 10% of total daily calories has any impact on muscle growth.
Excessive protein leads to the storage of unwanted fat simply because the body can only burn so many calories from protein during a workout. In addition, excess animal protein acidifies the body forcing the bones to leach calcium in order to restore balance, which eventually leads to osteoporosis. Therefore, in most cases, protein powder supplements should be used as meal replacements not in addition to high protein meal.

It is becoming widely known that animal protein leads to inflammatory diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Research shows that it increases blood cholesterol to a much higher degree than dietary cholesterol or animal fat. The French are a good example of this because they consume a diet high in fat but low in animal protein and have a low incidence of heart disease. Dr. T. Colin Campbell, who was director of the China Study, discovered that animal protein damages the lining of blood vessels leading to inflammation and hardening of the arteries.

Further evidence that animal protein is responsible for increased blood cholesterol rather than animal fat is found with the American and Canadian Heart associations. The research suggests that cholesterol levels are not reduced by substituting low-fat animal foods in the diet.

Is Whey Protein Powder the Right Choice For Building Muscle Mass
Whey is the most popular protein powder supplements among athletes because of its high bioavailability. However bioavailability is not the only thing to consider when choosing a protein supplement. Whey protein's impact on health should also be considered. There are some individuals that do not experience short term side effects such as gas, bloating and constipation. However, long term side effects affect everyone. One concern is rapid absorption of highly concentration amino acids which causes a condition called aminoacidemia.
For years athletes have been using whey protein to attain this condition believing it promotes rapid muscle growth and larger muscles. According to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this is not the case. "Whey’s high Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score actually ensures a rate of amino acid delivery that is too rapid to sustain the anabolic requirement during the postprandial period (the period right after a meal)." Another reason aminoacidemia is undesirable is because excess amino acids in the blood are converted into water, carbon dioxide and ammonia.
Ammonia is toxic to the body and can lead to premature fatigue if the kidneys become overburdened by too much protein in the blood. Studies are also showing that Aminoacidemia leads to diabetes. Furthermore, whey is high in cholesterol and is highly allergenic. Although it is a byproduct of milk, it contains little to no casein or lactose allergens. What it does contain is three highly allergenic protein fractions: beta-lactoglobulin, bovine serum albumin and alpha-lactalbumin which most people have varying degrees of allergic reaction.

Whey is a major contributor to intestinal toxemia. Intestinal toxemia is a toxic environment in the intestinal tract which is the result of poor dietary choices. A diet high in fast, processed and refined foods, animal protein, hydrogenated vegetable oils and trans-fats are the primary contributors. Consuming these types of foods leads to undigested food particles in the small intestine and colon which are not equipped to deal with them.
Eventually proteins putrefy, carbohydrates ferment and fats go rancid. This unhealthy environment leads to the formation of harmful byproducts through the overgrowth of bad bacteria which impairs the intestines ability to absorb nutrients, causes excess gas and bloating and can lead to chronic diarrhea and mild to severe stomach pain. If intestinal toxemia persists long term it can lead to Crohn's Disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

When whey is consumed with an unhealthy diet the problem is compounded. Whey protein particles are large, making absorption difficult and because it is highly processed it has no enzymes to break down the particles. Poorly digested protein in the digestive tract provides the ideal environment for the growth of bad bacteria which can overtake good bacteria and lead to many health problems.
For years it was believed that animal protein was the only good source protein because it provides all 9 essential amino acids the body needs from food. Today research shows that eating a totally plant-based diet supplies all the essential amino acids as well.

Yellow Pea, Brown Rice Protein powder combination is gaining popularity due to the great taste and high bioavailability. The processing of both pea and rice protein is completely natural which prevents the denaturing of the protein.

Rice protein is made by grinding brown rice into flour and then using enzymes to separate the protein from the carbohydrates and fiber. The end product is a naturally produced, hypoallergenic, easily digestible protein. Yellow pea protein uses a water-based process which is also very natural, does not cause allergies and is easy to absorb.
The rice and pea protein are combined to create the complete amino acid profile needed by muscles, which dramatically increases bioavailability. Research has found that plant based protein lowers cholesterol levels and has a positive impact on the overall health of the body. The rice, pea protein combination also has a branch chain amino acid profile similar to whey making it an excellent choice for building and maintaining muscle.

When choosing a protein powder supplement it is important to look for a product that is balanced. When protein is consumed in the diet, it is accompanied by many other nutrients for maximum health benefits and effectiveness. Companies that make whey protein powder supplements do not take this into consideration. Usually they will add enzymes to help with digestion but that's it.
One company, Arbonne International has produced an impressively well balanced protein powder supplement. It is a blend of rice, yellow pea and cranberry protein for maximum plant protein bioavailability. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals and contains inner G complex which is a combination of coenzyme Q10, alfalfa powder, kelp powder and ginseng powder. This nutritionally balanced, highly bioavailable product makes it the ideal protein powder supplement for healthy and rapid muscle development when used in combination with an effective resistance training program.