A chemist from KFU explained why protein products do not help with weight loss.
In the pursuit of the perfect figure, people are mass buying protein bars and shakes, believing that they burn fat and replace sweets. However, Associate Professor of Organic and Medical Chemistry at the KFU Chemical Institute, Lyudmila Yakimova, has debunked the main myths about such products. According to the expert, even a quality protein bar can contain 190-250, and sometimes even 400 calories. "The label 'protein' or 'fitness' does not make the product low-calorie. It is a full meal, not a light snack," emphasized the chemist. Moreover, about half of the protein in the bars is absorbed due to the addition of cheap poorly digestible proteins. And sugar alcohols, which are used for sweetness, can cause bloating and discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract.
The main thing to pay attention to is the amino acid composition of the protein. If the manufacturer used a cheap source (collagen or inexpensive plant mixtures), the benefits of such a product will be minimal. Photo: generated by AI / TNV
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