Whey protein myths: Expert debunks common misconceptions with facts
Myth 1: Whey protein is not suitable for women
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"Whey protein is a by-product of cow's milk, which is processed into more concentrated forms as a powder," enlightens Bansal.
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Myth 2: Whey protein is unreal
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"When you don't call milk unreal, you should not consider whey unreal either," says Bansal.
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Myth 3: Whey protein is only for those physically active
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"It has a reputation for helping bodybuilders bulk up, but it can add to anyone's muscle mass," he concludes.
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Myth 4: Whey protein can magically grow muscles
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"Muscles will grow when you strategically go on surplus calories while keeping enough protein in the diet. This has to be combined with resistance training to grow muscle mass," says the founder of FormFit.
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Myth 5: You can't grow muscles without whey protein
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Here is a paradox of the previous myth about whey protein, which is as baseless as its counterpart.