How we make protea
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We don't want to sell you something you don't need.
So to help you decide whether this is for you, here's what protea is, how it works, and how we got that information.
What is protea?
At its core, protea is a drink built around the question of what we ourselves would want to drink every day.
Growing up, we started developing lighter, less sweet tastes. However, the drink we would consume the most of - protein shakes - didn't exactly fit this criteria. Years of drinking the same things prompted us to try making something the world had never seen before: a drink that was both functional and refreshing, that you could bring everywhere with you.
In Hong Kong, green tea was the natural solution. It is probably one of the most popular drinks around - no calories, tastes great, and is good for you. What more can you ask for?
All we've done is combine the best parts of two drinks we like most, and hope you like it too.
Now you may be asking: why are we even drinking this much protein? And so honestly the best place to start is why we believe it's good for you - especially if you're trying to maintain a healthy weight, live a more active lifestyle, or age healthily.
Why we want Whey
Whey protein is probably one of the most well-research nutritional supplements out there, and we think its popularity is well-deserved.
So we're pretty sure it:
Helps maintain a healthy weight
- By shedding fat while keeping your muscle mass, it helps you lose fat faster because muscles burn calories even while you're resting.
- This effect (positive body composition change with more protein) is much larger during weight loss compared to during weight maintenance.
- You’re also more likely to stick with weight loss program, and regain less weight irrespective of physical activity or self control.
- Protein also takes more energy to digest - so you're burning calories just by absorbing it!
Supports healthy aging
- Aging is linked to the loss of strength and muscle, caused by a large variety of factors, including moving less and not eating enough protein.
- This can make you less agile and have a higher change of developing metabolic diseases.
- Good news though: any kind of resistance training is a great treatment for this, turning back the clock on your strength, and protein is a great way to augment the effects of training.
- With protein supplementation, you can get gains in FFM (fat-free mass) and strength. Protein supplementation from pooled data in 22 studies increased FFM by additional 38% compared to placebo.
- Note that you need even more protein when older to achieve the same effects because older people are anaerobically resistant.
Helps recovery
- Whey protein isn't just about building muscle. It helps your muscles repair and get ready for the next workout.
- It can also improve aerobic capacity (VO2 max). However, this effect is much larger in less-trained people.
- Similar boosting effects are seem in lean mass gain and improving time trial performance.
- Plus, it works wonders with carbs for replenishing energy stores and keeping you hydrated, which means you can keep going longer without feeling wiped out
What we think might work, but need more research
- Whether it can lower cholesterol levels. Some studies hint at it, but we need more evidence.
- If it's more filling than carbs or fats, helping you eat less throughout the day. There seems to be a big effect, but only when you're consuming a lot of protein.
Here's how we got that information
We get it; you're super busy. Our goal? To share info that's not only helpful but hits the mark on being correct too. But achieving 100% accuracy in understanding the world around us is a tall order.
The journey of discovery is all about evolving knowledge. If we wanted to be completely correct, we couldn't tell you anything useful. Science is built on the fact that we can't be 100% certain about anything:
- Think about it: 500 years ago, everyone was convinced the sun took a daily spin around the earth.
- Flash forward to 100 years ago, and folks believed they had pretty much figured out physics. Then, boom – quantum mechanics entered the chat.
- And not so long ago, about 50 years back, some doctors were even giving cigarettes a thumbs up.
What changed?
We learned more, step by tiny step, guided by the scientific method. This approach, grounded in openness, verification, and the freedom to question, has steadily led us closer to the truth.
This is the advantage of the scientific method: the more good evidence we have, the more certain we can be about something.
Following the spirit of the scientific method, we know that any claim we make is a guess. But to make what we say worth reading, we will have our own opinions about what the research says about the world in general.
By being transparent about our sources, we invite you to join the conversation. Disagree with our take? Let’s chat and perhaps uncover new insights together.
(P.S. Noticed the minimal links? We aim to keep things tidy. But if you're itching to dive deeper, you can find some extra notes below).
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What is the sweetener used?