Whey is a by-product of making cheese (curds and whey). For hundreds of years it was thrown out, a yucky thing. Then someone got the bright idea of dehydrating it and now you find it as an ingredient in baked goods, protein shakes and many other things. The rise in intestinal problems is mirroring our use of whey.
There is a
new phrase out there – Intestinal Toxemia.
There are so many intestinal problems now from poor nutrition that we
now have another new term.
Intestinal
Toxemia has three primary manifestations:
Putrefaction,
which is caused by bacterial action on undigested proteins. Guanidine,
histamine, mercaptans, indol, phenyl, skato, and other organic toxins may be
formed as a result.
Rancidity
refers specifically to the spoilage of fats. This can actually occur in the
digestive tract itself -- not just from the consumption of rancid fats in the
diet. The primary concern is that rancid fats promote the production of
peroxide free radicals in the body.
Fermentation
is caused by the action of bacteria and yeasts on carbohydrates. Excessive gas,
increased blood alcohol levels (that's why excess sugar can give you a
hangover), and Candida hyper-growth are just three problems associated with
intestinal fermentation.
Intestinal
toxemia occurs when large particles of undigested food enter the small
intestine and colon. Since these parts of the digestive tract were not designed
to handle excessive amounts of undigested food, the partially digested food
mass becomes a fertile breeding ground for bacteria and yeast fermentation.
Each nutrient
degrades in its own unique way. Proteins putrefy, carbohydrates ferment, and
fats become rancid due to the workings of intestinal bacteria. These bacteria
then produce harmful by-products that damage the intestines, reduce nutrient
assimilation, create excess gas and bloating, and lead to persistent diarrhea.
On top of
that, mild to intense stomach pains (the result of muscle cramping and
excessive gas) accompany this process. Prolonged intestinal toxemia may be a
major contributing factor in the onset of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Crohn's
Disease.
For a number
of reasons, whey protein can be a major factor in promoting intestinal toxemia.
Whey contains no fiber, which is
necessary to keep things moving consistently through the intestinal tract.
Because it is
highly processed, whey protein contains no live enzymes to break down the large
whey proteins. The human body actually has a hard time breaking down the three
primary proteins in whey. Taken together, these problems provide an optimum
environment for non-beneficial intestinal bacteria to thrive in.
In addition,
whey is very acid forming, which raises the pH of the normally alkaline
environment of the intestinal tract, thus favoring the growth of unfriendly
bacteria over beneficial bacteria.
So what's
the best protein supplement?
We’ve
explored a number of aspects of protein, including a detailed exploration of
the pros and cons of each protein source. Let's talk briefly about which protein is best
for the majority of people looking to supplement their daily intake. Or to put
it another way, for those of you who desire extra protein: athletes,
bodybuilders, active adults, people looking to lose weight, seniors, people
looking to recover from illness or injury, people who are busy who would rather
have a protein shake than go through a fast food window or people looking to
rebuild lost muscle mass), what supplemental protein should you use?
The
rice/pea protein combination
Rice/Pea
protein is my protein of choice. Despite all its benefits, though, rice/pea
protein has a problem -- taste and texture. Anyone who has used rice protein
supplements can tell you that they pretty much taste awful and have a chalky
texture that sticks in your throat. Pea protein has a milder taste, but doesn't
blend very well with liquids. That's why you don't see them used very much in
protein supplements (except those designed for dedicated vegans.
However the
Brown Rice, Yellow Pea and Cranberry Protein from Arbonne International is not
only a fantastic protein choice but tastes great, too. With 23 vitamins and minerals and a complete
amino acid profile it is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to supplement
with a protein shake.
It’s
completely vegan so it avoids all of the problems associated with soy, dairy,
whey, and eggs.
Specifically,
it's:
Hypoallergenic
Non-allergenic
Does not
contribute to aminoacidemia
Does not
contribute to intestinal toxemia
Easy/fast
digestion
High protein
content – 20 grams of pure, vegan protein
Complete
absorption meaning your cells get the nutrition they need
No
antibiotics
Non-GMO
No estrogen
No
cholesterol
