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A couple of days ago, just started "Nutritional Essentials". I just started it so I dont have any feedback. It has essential fatty acids as well and states it detoxes the liver. It is not a MLM product.
The reason I started a protein powder is that someone stated amino acids help the body overcome infection. I read a PDF of article stating the same but dont have the link.
I am trying this one and then will get blood tested to see if makes a difference in protein levels. Someone else may also know of some good ones.
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- PROTEIN helps build cells in our body.
Protein also helps the liver make glutathione and that helps the liver be able to better metabolize toxins.
Food, itself, is really the best source. However, as morning brings nausea for many lyme patients - and it's very hard to get a good meal together, some use of concentrated protein can be very helpful as long as it's just part of a diet full of whole foods. ----------
* WHEY protein powder
You want whey from "happy" animals, though . . . grass fed with no chemicals in their diet. I used to have a whey protein powder from New Zealand (I forget the brand) - but, now, there may be others that are from organically raised animals.
* HEMP protein powder is also excellent. Normally, this is organic and mostly comes from Canada. HEMP offers so much more in the way of nutrition besides just protein. It's very well rounded and still complex rather than some other protein powders that are too simple, too refined. Nothing needs to be added to HEMP - it's all there, naturally.
THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROTEIN & AMINO ACID DURING ACUTE & CHRONIC INFECTION . . .
Anura V. Kurpad - Institute of Population Health & Clinical Research, Bangalore, India 129. Indian J Med Res 124, August 2006, pp 129-148.
Excerpt:
" . . . In general, the amount of EXTRA protein that would appear to be needed is of the order of 20-25 per cent of the recommended intake, for most infections. . . ."
- 20 pages - Full article at link (or google the title if it does not go through). -
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Thank you Keebler That was the PDF article I was referencing but did not have the link. I bookmarked it now.
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Optimum Nutrition. I use it because I weight train and its considered the best. 2009 Protein powder of the year. But this is probably just based upon protein supps that are geared towards bodybuilders,athletes etc.
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How can one know if the protein powder they have chosen is good. Higher energy levels? Higher protein levels in blood work?
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- From clean sources, no additives, colors, artificial flavors, etc.
NO added sugars. You'd be surprised how many protein powders are loaded with sugars.
Research the product, company practices . . . see what the LLMD authors recommend, etc.
It's a lot of homework but necessary - but I'll bet a lot will be by with lots of specific name brands and links. Since I started with HEMP protein powder, I never use any other kind anymore.
Most hemp is good as it's not allowed to be even grown in the U.S. Most of it is from Canada and most is either organic or raised without dangerous chemicals. I alternate brands but mostly get it from my natural foods market or VitaCost.com
Trader Joe's has a decent HEMP, too, but read the labels -- avoid the chocolate one as it contains sugar. One can add cocoa powder and stevia just fine on their own if that is preferred. Almond milk is good with it.
First thing in the morning and mid-afternoon, this helps me have better endurance and it helps also to avoid blood sugar drops. -
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* The milk for ImmunoPro Rx and all of our exclusive whey protein products is from herds that graze on disease-free, pesticide-free, chemical free, natural grass pastures and the milking cows are not subject to any chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified organisms, hyperimmunization or injected pathogens.
They do not ingest any unnatural man-made substances. There is no history of bovine disease with the milk cows or dairy. The cows have never been fed any imported food or cannibalistic by-products.
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And, you can forget the powders for a while with NUTS. No processing necessary. -
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Designs for Health - Whey Cool Natural Flavor Unsweetened Powder
High quality whey protein from New Zealand cows, not made from isolates and no junk added.
For a meal replacement: Designs for Health - PaleoMeal Powder Vanilla contains the same "Whey Cool" protein.
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Jarrow unflavored whey protein. I order it from Vitacost along with supplements, lotion, etc. Lorima
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Biochem vanilla over here as well. I mix it with frozen blueberries, almond milk, and goat kefir. Tastes like a milk shake and my muscle tone has greatly improved.
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I second the Jarrow unflavored whey from vitacost...no artificial sweeteners, flavors...
100% naturalprotein concentrate from cows not treated with growth hormone, 4grams of branched chain amino acids per serving. Grade A quality certified.
good price too! Mixes very well, no chalky texture or taste.
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