Can Whey Protein Act as an Appetite Suppressant?


by Lauren B. Wallace - Date: 2008-11-10 - Word Count: 304 Share This!

Appetite suppressants are all the rage on today's market. Anyone who has ever wanted to lose weight has dreamed of a product that helps control hunger. There are numerous diet pills that work wonders for thousands of people; however, there are also several natural ways to control ones appetite. One product which can aid in achieving appetite suppression is whey protein.


Whey protein is excellent at suppressing the appetite for several reasons. First of all, whey protein helps to stabilize blood glucose levels by slowing down the absorption of glucose into the blood stream. This process in return reduces hunger by lowering insulin levels and making it easier for the body to burn fat. This particular weight loss benefit can also be of value to people who suffer from diabetes. Given that whey protein can help stabilize blood glucose levels, people who have trouble managing their glucose due to diabetes may benefit from this particular supplement. However, as with any other supplement, it is always important to speak with your doctor prior to adopting any new nutrition changes, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.


The second way that whey protein aids in suppressing the appetite is through the utilization of bioactive components which stimulate the release of two appetite suppressing hormones (cholecystokinin and glucagon like peptide-1). These two hormones when released help to control our hunger urges. There are certain other studies which prove that whey protein has a greater impact on satiety than casein (casein is yet another protein that is found in milk). Clearly all of these studies point to one conclusion, whey protein can definitely serve as an appetite suppressant. So if there is something missing from your diet, perhaps an extra burst of energy or a better handle on your appetite, you should give whey protein a try.


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Lauren B. Wallace writes health articles about fitness and nutrition.
Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies for antidepressants,
diet pills, and hoodia gordonii.

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