More on Hemp

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Duncan, I've found more. Basically, whey and casein are dairy wast

products, that cause bloating and indigestion in most people, that

now have a strong commercial backing. Casein and whey are actually

used to make glue. That fat profile looks very good! That is

exactly the ratio of omega 3 - 6 - 9 fats we humans are supposed to

consume. I suppose that if your diet consisted of too much omega 6

fat, this wouldn't help to offset it, but why eat the glue and omega

6 fats in the first place? -----------

Here are some links for the other side of the argument:

Casein impedes digestion:http://books.google.com/books?

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http://www.proteinbreakthrough.com/http://ezinearticles.com/?Protein-

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Some actual body builder's experience with hemp

proteinhttp://weightsroom.com/hemp-protein.htmlHemp Protein VS

Whey?

Hemp protein is an up-and-coming protein supplement that

I tested for 2 months as my ONLY protein supplement. Find

out how hemp stacked up!

When you hear the word " hemp, " generally the last thing that comes

to mind is protein and bodybuilding. Without going into detail on

the other " psychoactive " strains of hemp, it's time you learned more

about what hemp can do for you from a nutritional point of view. I

know I was very surprised to learn how complete a food hemp is!

I personally tested a hemp protein supplement for a period of 2

months, using NO other supplemental protein source. It was tough to

give up the whey that had I been using for many years but, to give

hemp a fair trial, I needed to be sure that the results wouldn't be

affected by other supplemental protein sources.

So for 2 months, it was just hemp protein...

Now, hemp is one of the most versatile plants in the world - it can

be used for anything from making clothes to fuel and even autoparts

(all Mercedes/Chrysler models use hemp-composite side panels because

they're more dent-resistant). For our purposes, we will focus

entirely on its nutritional/protein content.

Hemp protein, while being a plant source, is actually a surprisingly

complete protein. Hemp protein contains all 20 known amino acids

including the 10 essential amino acids (8 in adults - 2 more are

considered essential in children and seniors) our bodies cannot

produce. Proteins are considered complete when they contain all 10

essential amino acids in a sufficient quantity and ratio to meet the

body's needs.

Hemp also has an extremely good essential fatty acid profile - it

contains the fatty acids in perfect balance to each other (Omega 3

and 6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), in the near perfect ratio of 1:3

respectively).

One of the other major benefits of hemp protein supplementation is

the very high insoluble fiber content of the powder. Fiber helps

keep your blood sugar stable (ideal for fat loss), not to mention

helping to keep you " regular. " On the ingredient label, you'll see

just how much fiber is in hemp...ALL the carb content is fiber,

making it an excellent protein for low-carb diets.

So what does all this mean for you? Here are the main benefits of

hemp protein supplementation that I discovered in my 2 month trial:

1. First and foremost - no loss of muscle mass or decline in muscle

growth

One of the main things I worried about when switching to a plant-

based protein would be loss of muscle mass. Could a plant protein

really provide a complete protein and in substantial enough

quantities to keep muscle AND help support muscle growth? The answer

is " absolutely! " In using the hemp protein, muscle building was just

as good, if not better, than with whey protein or protein blends. No

problems at all there.

2. Excellent protein quality and usability

A better quality protein is more bioavailble in terms of

digestibility and ability to be used in the body. When you're

training with weights, you want a protein that is going to be well-

absorbed and easily utilized by the body. Hemp fits the bill here.

Being a " whole-food " supplement means it already contains many of

the enzymes necessary for optimal digestion.

3. No protein-bloating

If you've ever taken a big protein shake (like whey or milk

protein), you're most likely familiar with that " expanding " feeling

that happens soon after. This does NOT happen with hemp protein.

Whatever the reason, be it no milk-based ingredients or that it's a

plant protein, taking hemp didn't cause any bloating at all.

4. No protein breath

Those who take milk-based proteins like whey or casein can

definitely understand this one. Your mouth tastes and smells like

rotten milk soon after you drink it. Hemp protein, however, doesn't

leave a sour aftertaste. I know my wife was very appreciative of

this fact and insisted I get more hemp protein based solely on that!

5. No unnecessary ingredients

The hemp protein product that I used in my test had only one single

ingredient: hemp meal - no artificial sweeteners, flavors or

anything not found in the hemp plant itself. To be honest, adding

any other nutrients in would be totally unnecessary due to the

nutritional completeness of the hemp. So if you're concerned about

getting artificial sweeteners in your protein powder (especially

when on lower-carb diets), hemp is an excellent way to go.

6. High Fiber = Cleaner Insides

One of the least talked-about aspects of health is intestinal

health. But it's EXTREMELY important to mention because a cleaner

intestinal tract makes for improved nutrient absorption. The better

you absorb nutrients from the foods you eat, the healthier overall

you will be. Plus, the better your nutrient absorption, the more

efficient your body will be both in fat loss and muscle building.

The high amounts of insoluble fiber found in hemp protein really

help keep your digestive tract moving along and functioning well.

These are the major benefits of hemp supplementation that I

experienced during my 2 month test. What about downsides? There are

a few, but in my experience, they were relatively minor compared to

the major benefits of the hemp.

1. Taste

Because there are no other ingredients, what you see is what you

get. It's a plant-based protein and if you take it straight, it's

going to taste like a plant. If you're used to oversweetened protein

powders, it's going to come as a bit of a shock to you.

To me, however, this natural taste was actually a very positive

thing (I was getting a bit sick of those oversweet protein drinks).

I quite enjoyed the nutty flavor of the hemp and would drink it

straight with water. I also tried mixing it with orange juice and it

tasted quite good. Bottom line: don't come in expecting a strawberry

shortcake flavor when you drink it but if you like natural flavor,

you'll love this.

2. Cost

Hemp protein is not a " bargain-basement, 10 pounds for 20 bucks "

type of protein powder. It is relatively expensive because it must

be processed carefully to maintain its high nutritional content

(especially the Essential Fatty Acids). Being extremely fresh and

containing no preservatives, it's also extremely oxidative, meaning

it'll go bad much faster than regular protein. This is why it's

generally sold only in 1 or 2 lb containers. Personally, I used 1 lb

containers, each of which lasted me about 8 to 10 days (and I was

taking it fairly frequently throughout the day).

But here's the upside...you don't need to use as much of it to get

the benefits! Rather than slugging down 40 to 60 gram+ whey protein

shakes, I found myself taking only 10 to 30 grams of hemp at a time

(the higher dose was post-workout). The body processes it very

efficiently and I found I did just fine on the relatively lower dose

in terms of muscle maintenance and muscle building.

Overall, as far as cost goes, to me it was well worth the price.

Conclusion:

When I first decided to give the hemp protein a try, I wasn't quite

sure what to expect. The information I read on it was very positive

but I had always used whey or egg-based protein supplements. Would

hemp do the job?

Hemp passed the test with flying colors. If you're looking for a

high-quality protein that has the potential to really improve your

health, I HIGHLY recommend hemp protein as an excellent addition to

your supplement regimen.

The page brings up some very interesting points about hemp protein

and whey protein - the tone may be a " controversial " but the product

is just excellent. And while different from the recommendations on

that page, after using the hemp on its own for 2 months, my personal

preference now is to supplement with hemp throughout the day and use

whey protein (which is faster digesting) immediately after workouts.

I've found this to be a very good combination, giving you the

benefits of both types of protein.

Let me put it this way...it's not often that I include a new

supplement in my core supplement regimen and I'm CONSTANTLY testing

new supplements to see how well they work. In the past 6 months,

I've tried 11 new supplements. The ONLY one to make the cut is hemp

protein.

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Nick Nilsson is Vice-President of the online personal training

company BetterU, Inc. He has a degree in Physical Education and

Psychology and has been inventing new training techniques for more

than 16 years. Nick is the author of a number of bodybuilding eBooks

including " Metabolic Surge - Rapid Fat Loss, " " The Best Exercises

You've Never Heard Of, " " Gluteus to the Maximus - Build a Bigger

Butt NOW! " and " The Best Abdominal Exercises You've Never Heard Of "

all available at (http://fitstep.com ). He can be contacted at

betteru@....

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Protein.php

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> > Has anybody used Hemp Protein?  If so, how does it taste and

where

> is a place on the Internet to purchase?  I have heard it is a

superior

> protein.

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> > Pam

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[Guest guest]

Southall, nobody uses health products as glue, unlike the ruined dairy

waste product you refer to. Immunocal for example is " well tolerated

even by severely milk-sensitive individuals " , according to the

doctor's reference for prescription drugs (PDR). This language means

bloating and indigestion do not occur with a carefully extracted

product, and " most people " , according to the experience of thousands I

know of, don't react to even the cheaper undenatured wheys either.

Whey is actually a core component for healing to many people now; you

can find out more about this core component in the candidiasis group:

http://tinyurl.com/candidiasis

This is science AND experience talking, Southall.

Do you consider alpha-linolenic acid as an omega-3 in your calculation

on omega 3-6-9? I ask because only 1% to 3% converts to usable omega-3

fats and if you don't consider that you can be hugely out on your

calc.

all good,

Duncan

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> > > Has anybody used Hemp Protein?  If so, how does it taste and

> where

> > is a place on the Internet to purchase?  I have heard it is a

> superior

> > protein.

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> > > Pam

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[Guest guest]

For some of us who are subject to drug testing on our jobs, isn't it a risk that

hemp protein may give you a false positive.

Please clarify

Rhoda

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