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<strong>Hammer</strong> Whey<br />
The way to stronger immunity<br />
BY STEVE BORN<br />
T<br />
he article “Recovery – A crucial<br />
component for success” from The<br />
Endurance Athlete's GUIDE to<br />
SUCCESS (a portion of which<br />
is reprinted on page 10) discusses the<br />
three primary aspects of how to recover<br />
properly between workouts, allowing you<br />
to get the most out of the time, money,<br />
and energy spent in training: reparation<br />
of lean muscle tissue, glycogen<br />
restoration, and maintaining strong<br />
immune system functioning. Regarding<br />
the latter aspect, there are a number of<br />
factors that go into keeping your immune<br />
system strong:<br />
• Adequate rest between workouts<br />
• Sufficient amounts of sleep<br />
• Eating a high-quality diet<br />
• Supplementing with a variety of<br />
antioxidants<br />
Another factor, oftentimes overlooked, is<br />
the consumption of whey protein. At this<br />
time of year, when getting sick seems to<br />
occur more frequently, whey protein is a<br />
powerful ally for your immune system.<br />
Whey protein contains high amounts<br />
of the amino acids needed for the<br />
production of glutathione, arguably the<br />
most important antioxidant there is. At<br />
least one study has shown that whey<br />
protein elevates glutathione levels more<br />
than any other protein source. [1]<br />
Additionally, whey protein has been<br />
shown to help fight infections. In<br />
one study, animals fed whey protein<br />
showed increased immune system<br />
function in response to challenges<br />
such as salmonella and streptococcus<br />
pneumonia. Though other protein<br />
sources were tested, this beneficial effect<br />
was unique to whey protein. [2]<br />
Lastly, whey protein is more than<br />
just amino acids; it is made up of<br />
numerous subfractions, including betalactoalbumins,<br />
alpha-lactalbumins,<br />
lactoferrin, and immunoglobulins, all of<br />
which possess immune system-boosting<br />
properties.<br />
Start the new season off on a positive<br />
note by giving your immune system<br />
the help it needs, making sure that you<br />
include <strong>Hammer</strong> Whey as part of your<br />
“immunity strengthening” arsenal. HN<br />
REFERENCES:<br />
[1] Bounous G. and Gold P., Clin. Invest. Med. 1991<br />
[2] Bounous G., Konshavn P., Gold P. Clin. Invest.<br />
Med. 1988<br />
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