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Hello everyone and welcome to the episode of the podcast episode 4. Today we are with Manon Hiolle, research specialist and PhD in food science and nutrition. Hello Manon, how are you?
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Fine and you?
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Fine, thanks. Today we are going to explore milk proteins, what they really do and what they definitely don't do. There are a lot of myths out there, so let's break them down one by one. So first question, those milk proteins protein make you fat ?
Absolutely not milk proteins don't make you gain weight any more than chicken fish or beans would they provide essential amino acids that help build and maintain muscle mass weight gain only happens if you consume more calories than your body needs no matter where where those calories come from okay and that leads us straight to another common belief. Are milk proteins are only useful for top level athletes?
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Not at all, they are beneficial for everyone, even if you just go jogging on weekends or do a bit of yoga. Milk proteins support muscle recovery, help you feel fuller for longer and generally keep your body running smoothly.
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Ok, so they are not just for elite athletes, but what about age? Are they more beneficial for young people?
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Actually, it's quite the opposite. At any age, they are useful. For older adults, they can help maintain muscle mass and bone density, both really important for staying active and healthy as we age.
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Now that we've covered who can benefits, let's talk about the different types of milk proteins themselves. Are milk proteins all the same?
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No, not at all. When we say milk proteins, we're talking about several different types, whey casein and also total milk protein. Each one has its own profile, different levels of lactose, of protein and even how quickly your body can digest it.
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And how do they stack up against plant proteins? Are meal proteins less effective for muscle synthesis than plant proteins?
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It's quite the opposite. Meal proteins are a complete source of protein, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids your body needs for recovery and muscle growth. Plant proteins are great too but many of them lack certain amino acids. That's why you often have to combine different plant sources to match the profile of milk proteins.
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Another big topic that often comes up is digestion. Are milk proteins hard for everyone to digest?
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For most people, dairy products and milk protein in particular are very well tolerated. And if you're lactose intolerant and don't consume any dairy products, there are special forms of proteins such as isoleates or hydrolysates. These are proteins that have been broken down into smaller fragments, making them much easier to digest.
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Okay, and some people also worry about allergies. Do meal proteins cause allergies?
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It's possible, but quite rare. Some people are allergic to milk protein but in adults it affects less than 1% of the population. For everyone else, they are perfectly safe and actually provide important nutrients.
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And what about kidneys, a concern we hear from time to time? Are milk proteins bad for the kidneys?
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For healthy people, no, there is no risk. Kidney problems don't come from a normal consumption of milk proteins.
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Okay, moving on. Let's take a look at how milk proteins affect overall health. Is there a link between milk consumption and diseases like osteoporosis?
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On the contrary, calcium and milk proteins both support bone health. Research actually showed no negative connection between moderate milk consumption and osteoporosis.
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Okay, and here's another interesting one. Sleep. Are milk proteins bad for sleep?
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Not at all, in fact, certain amino acids in milk proteins, like glutamine, may even promote better sleep quality.
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Finally, let's talk about how to actually use milk proteins in everyday life. Can milk proteins only be consumed through dairy products?
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No way, today you'll find them in many other forms, powder, isolate, hydrolysate. You can mix them into smoothies, bake them into pancakes or muffins, or even add them to savory recipes. They are really versatile.
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Okay, Manon, so the podcast is coming to an end. What can we take away from all of this?
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They are versatile allies for bones, for muscle, for sport performance, and even for sleep.
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Perfect. Thank you very much, Manon. Have a good day. We hope you know more about what is true and not about meal proteins now. Click on the link in the description to find out more about our range of meal proteins. Thanks for listening to us and see you later for another episode of the the podcast and next time we will talk about the future of meal proteins.
