- What is albumin for?
- Recommended quantity and price
- Albumin is fattening?
- Side effects and contraindications
- Understand what albumin is
The best time to take albumin is before bed, as this protein has a slow absorption and will help in the formation of muscles during the rest period.
In addition, this supplement can also be used upon waking up during the breakfast meal, or after exercise. However, due to its strong flavor, the ideal is to consume it together with milk, yogurt or citrus fruit juices, which have a strong flavor and disguise the taste of albumin.
What is albumin for?
Albumin is the most abundant protein in the body, and has the following benefits:
- Accelerate muscle recovery after training; Maintain muscle and stimulate its production: Act as an antioxidant; Transport nutrients in the blood; Strengthen the immune system; Act as an anti-inflammatory; Improve blood circulation.
In addition to its use for athletes, albumin is also recommended for patients with inflammation in the abdomen, hemorrhagic shock, cirrhosis or who have undergone organ transplantation, according to medical advice.
Recommended quantity and price
To increase the performance of the training and avoid the loss of muscle mass, you should take up to 20g of albumin per day, because larger amounts than this do not increase its effect.
This supplement can be found in nutritional supplement stores and costs around 30 to 100 reais, depending on the brand and the quantity of the product, with the most sold brands being Naturovos, Salto's and Max Titanium.
Albumin is fattening?
Because it is a protein supplement, albumin does not make you fat, but if taken in excess or out of a healthy diet it can lead to weight gain by containing calories and stimulating muscle growth, ideally it should be prescribed by a nutritionist.
Side effects and contraindications
Excessive consumption of albumin can cause problems such as gas, diarrhea and, in the most severe cases, kidney problems. In addition, this supplement is contraindicated in cases of renal failure, hemodialysis, liver problems, pancreatitis and stroke.
Understand what albumin is
Albumin is the most abundant protein in the body, being produced by the liver and performing various functions in the body, such as transporting nutrients, preventing swelling and strengthening the immune system. In food, egg whites are the main source of albumin, and can also be used to increase the amount of protein in the diet.
To increase your muscles and strengthen your immune system, see also how to use glutamine.
