Whey Gold Meal is a high-protein dietary supplement manufactured by Optimum Nutrition. Unlike other whey protein products, Whey Gold Meal is intended to be a meal-replacement supplement, as it contains not just protein, but a number of other beneficial nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Although Whey Gold Meal can aid your nutritional goals, you should talk to a medical professional before taking any supplements.
Suppresses Appetite
Whey Gold Meal can be a beneficial between-meals snack or meal-replacement supplement because it contains several ingredients that promote satiety. Each serving of Whey Gold Meal contains 5 g of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and enhances fullness. Additionally, Whey Gold Meal is primarily composed of whey protein, a type of protein that can provide more satiety than meat, fish and eggs, according to research from the October 2010 issue of "The British Journal of Nutrition."
Enhance Muscle Recovery
Unlike some other protein supplements, Whey Gold Meal is rich in both protein, with 45 g, and carbohydrates, with 20 g per serving. Although protein contains the amino acids your body uses to build muscle, research indicates that the combination of protein and carbohydrates is preferable for recovery. According to research from the December 2010 issue of "International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism," optimal workout recovery requires carbohydrates and protein, as the former restores muscle glycogen, while the latter promotes an increased rate of protein synthesis.
Promote Muscle Gain
While protein and carbohydrates can help your muscles recover from workouts, you won't gain muscle unless you are in a calorie surplus. If your body burns all the calories you consume, there will be no energy left over for gaining new muscle. According to MayoClinic.com, a 60-minute workout burns 219 calories, and Whey Gold Meal contains 300 calories per serving, so this can help you reach a calorie surplus and gain muscle.
Encourage Fat Loss
You can't lose fat unless you consume fewer calories than you burn, but if you are in a calorie deficit, several ingredients in Whey Gold Meal may enhance fat loss. Each serving of this product contains 50 percent of the daily suggested intake of calcium, a nutrient that can encourage fat loss when dieting, according to a study from the January 2010 issue of "International Journal of Obesity". Additionally, research from the March 2011 issue of "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" indicates that whey protein can enhance fat burning more than other types of protein.
References
- Optimum Nutrition: Whey Gold Meal
- MedlinePlus; Dietary Fiber; June 2011
- "The British Journal of Nutrition"; The Acute Effects of Four Protein Meals on Insulin, Glucose, Appetite and Energy Intake in Lean Men; S. Pal, V. Ellis; October 2010
- "International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism"; Nutritional Strategies to Promote Postexercise Recovery; M. Beelen, et al.; December 2010
- Mayo Clinic; Exercise for Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour; December 2009
- "International Journal of Obesity"; Effect of Dairy and Non-Dairy Calicum on Fecal Fat Excretion in Lactose Digester and Maldigester Obese Adults; M.S. Buchowski, et al.; January 2010
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