Protein powder is a kind of powder made of protein extracted or separated from various foods.

Common soybean protein powder, slow-release protein powder, beef protein powder and so on. Of course, whey protein powder should be the most exposed.

In terms of nutritional value, protein powder is close to 100% protein. Compared with other high-protein foods (such as meat, eggs and beans), protein powder contains less fat and dietary fiber (generally, protein content is above 80%, and the sum of carbohydrate and fat is below 20%).

After purification, the protein powder contains less impurities and is digested and absorbed by the human body faster than the high-protein food in the conventional diet. Moreover, the proportion of amino acids in protein is closer to the needs of human body.

2. meal replacement powder

Meal replacement powder, as its name implies, is a nutritional powder used to replace a certain part or a certain dinner. Its original source is that the hospital makes nutrition powder as enteral nutrition solution for patients after mixing nutrition in a scientific proportion.

The general ingredients of meal replacement powder are coarse cereals, protein extract, vitamins, fruit and vegetable fiber, etc. It has the characteristics of low calorie, low fat, high fiber and strong satiety. In addition, because it is convenient to brew, it is suitable for many small partners who have no time to cook and exercise, but want to lose weight. Common meal replacement foods generally have the characteristics of high fiber, low calorie and strong satiety, and last for at least 3 hours.

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The role of protein powder:

1, supplementing nutrition sources

Protein is the main source of human nitrogen, which can not only provide some consumed energy, but also be used to synthesize new tissues.

When protein in the body is insufficient, people's basic life activities will be affected, which may lead to growth retardation, underweight and mental retardation of children and adolescents. Adults have fatigue, weight loss, anemia, decreased plasma albumin, and even edema; It can also lead to menstrual disorders in women. Eating protein powder can effectively prevent or improve these symptoms.

2. Disease prevention

During the period of 1982, scientists from many countries used soybean protein instead of animal protein to treat patients with high cholesterol. The results showed that the total cholesterol in plasma decreased by 20% when 50 grams of soybean protein was ingested every day.

This study proves that soy protein can reduce the adverse effects of blood lipid and cholesterol on the heart of patients with high cholesterol.

3. Reduce the burden on the kidneys

Nephropathy is a common long-term complication of diabetes, and more than 20% of diabetic patients have impaired renal function. The intake of animal protein will increase the burden on the kidneys, which will lead to the aggravation of diseases. Soybean protein can prevent and reduce the damage of animal protein to kidney by reducing plasma cholesterol content.

The role of meal replacement powder:

1, lose weight

By adjusting and balancing the intake of protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and trace elements in the body, we can ensure that we will not be hungry, tired, diarrhea, rebound or change our eating habits during the weight loss process, which is in line with the concept of healthy weight loss recommended by the World Health Organization.

2. Reduce blood fat and improve fatty liver.

3, regulate blood sugar, avoid rising blood sugar after meals, suitable for diabetics.

4. Adjust blood pressure to effectively improve the blood pressure of obese patients.

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