15 Jul How Good Is Your Protein? | Biological Value of Proteins
Biological Value of Proteins When most people hear the term "protein," they immediately think of a particular brand of supplement. First and foremost, I'd like to emphasize that supplements are not the focus of this article - instead, we'll look at different types of proteins and how they're processed by the body.It's worth noting, however, that the proteins you get from supplements and the protein you can find in food are almost the same, the only exception is that certain powdered proteins are well-isolated and absorb more quickly than others.That simply means that whey powders aren't particularly potent or effective – as compared to what?Supplements were designed to complement and improve your diet plan. They're also handy and can be used in a pinch, such as after a workout or even for breakfast if you're running low on calories.Let’s Talk ProteinAs you probably already know, your body is technically a big, protein-based biological machine. Aside from water, protein is the most common element we see in the body. More importantly, it regulates a variety of vital processes and serves as the building block of most of your tissues, enzymes, and hormones.However, not all protein is made equal, meaning that the protein coming from different food sources will be metabolized by the body in different ways. That is to say, there are high-quality sources of protein but also low-quality ones.The Biological Value (BV) of ProteinsProtein’s biological value is used to determine how well they are digested, absorbed, and preserved by the...
