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Researchers demonstrated that 25 grams of whey protein1 following resistance exercise maximally stimulates the gene signaling system that enhances muscle rejuvenation. They demonstrated in humans that whey protein activates the exact same gene signaling system (mTOR) that is responsible for the longevity benefits of branched-chain amino acids recently demonstrated in mice (Branched-Chain Amino Acids Extend Lifespan in Mice).
Collectively, these studies show how branched-chain amino acids not only help a person gain fitness but also have the potential to extend human lifespan. It is important to understand that this is far more than just building muscle; an actual new genesis of cell engines is going on (new mitochondria). This means muscles ability to make energy is increasing, and the energy producing cells are being protected so that they can function longer (extended life).
When you have more functional mitochondria working at a higher level it means they will be more efficient at combining oxygen and fuel (blood sugar or fatty acids) to make energy. When you combust oxygen more efficiently at the cellular level then your thyroid hormone function automatically improves. When you are more fit to burn blood sugar then insulin resistance improves—a longevity factor in and of itself.
Because your heart is also a muscle, a side benefit of exercise is turning on gene systems that directly help rejuvenate cardiovascular function.
I like whey protein for an easy-to-use and metabolically helpful breakfast. Another time to consider taking it is right after a good strength training/resistance exercise workout.
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Collectively, these studies show how branched-chain amino acids not only help a person gain fitness but also have the potential to extend human lifespan. It is important to understand that this is far more than just building muscle; an actual new genesis of cell engines is going on (new mitochondria). This means muscles ability to make energy is increasing, and the energy producing cells are being protected so that they can function longer (extended life).
When you have more functional mitochondria working at a higher level it means they will be more efficient at combining oxygen and fuel (blood sugar or fatty acids) to make energy. When you combust oxygen more efficiently at the cellular level then your thyroid hormone function automatically improves. When you are more fit to burn blood sugar then insulin resistance improves—a longevity factor in and of itself.
Because your heart is also a muscle, a side benefit of exercise is turning on gene systems that directly help rejuvenate cardiovascular function.
I like whey protein for an easy-to-use and metabolically helpful breakfast. Another time to consider taking it is right after a good strength training/resistance exercise workout.
More...