Problematic Protein

   

                             Problematic Protein
     
   There is a new trend among the younger society that involves the use of synthetic protein, or more commonly whey, soy and protein involving Sucralose, an artificial sweetener. The goal of these three manufactured substances is to build muscle. Part of the controversy of the health of whey protein lies in what it is made of. The products have been around for a good number of years now, but recentness doctors and fitness trainers have concluded just how dangerous the substance is. Whey protein uses manufactured materials to enhance the quality of your workout. What users don't realize is that your body already contains the perfect level of protein specific to your needs, and that too much can actually deteriorate your immune system causing you to get sick. Part of the controversy of the health of whey protein lies in what it is made of. Take for instance whey protein, a byproduct of cheese, actually made from curdled cow's milk. Not only this, but protein and whey concentrate alike contain Aspartame, a chemical drug that the human liver cannot easily break down. What also makes the enhancement scary is that with too much of it, your kidney's could go into failure. Whey protein and concentrate allow more liquid to pass though your body and thus urination and stress on the functions of the kidneys is more frequent.

                   I personally feel that this substance is a gateway to other weight loss drugs that could go as far as to cause physical appearance disorders such as Bigorexia. This is a  disorder in which the individual believes  they are not muscular enough. Not only this, but excess of the protein doesn't do anything to help your body, and rather can work against it leading to digestive problems and constipation.     

                      There was much controversy a few years back about  whether or not to ban the steroid. I say steroid, because that is exactly what it is, fake enhancement that enables better performance. It is no different than using a lead baseball bat to better control your home run hits for baseball. It's cheating, and it's wrong, not to mention the lack of accomplishment you feel as well, knowing that  you didn't accomplish your athletic goal or muscle goal on your own. What's more sad is that society tells us that this is what we need to look like to be successful, and to be somebody in the athletic world. Its demeaning, unfortunate and discouraging, and I wish it would stop.