{"id":290,"date":"2008-09-12T00:16:06","date_gmt":"2008-09-12T00:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bodybuilding.ultimatefatburner.com\/?p=290"},"modified":"2016-04-09T21:10:06","modified_gmt":"2016-04-10T01:10:06","slug":"egg-protein-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/bodybuilding\/egg-protein-review.html","title":{"rendered":"Egg Protein Supplements Review:"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_10477\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10477\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10477 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dcadq94qqu9ei.cloudfront.net\/Paul_Images\/eggs-800-533.jpg\" alt=\"Egg Protein Supplements Review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Egg protein&#8230; still rocks!<\/p><\/div>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- UFB_2016_responsive_auto_size -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; margin: 10px 0;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3125149782791839\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1645654566\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h1>Eggs: The Perfect Protein?<\/h1>\n<p>I was a kid when the American Egg Marketing Board came up with their classic slogan: &#8220;The Incredible, Edible Egg.&#8221; This pretty much says it all. While the debate over egg consumption and dietary cholesterol continues, there&#8217;s no debate over the value of egg protein in the human diet. Egg has been called &#8220;the perfect protein,&#8221; as it&#8217;s a rich source of the essential amino acids needed for human nutrition.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Note: There are 20 amino acids used to make up all the proteins present in the human body\u2014including skeletal muscle proteins. These are divided into two groups: essential and non-essential. Essential amino acids are those that cannot be synthesized by the body, and must be consumed in the diet.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>The Role of Eggs in BodyBuilding<\/h2>\n<p>Eggs have been a staple in bodybuilding diets from the beginning of the sport, so it&#8217;s only natural that egg protein supplements should have a place on the shelf alongside more heavily promoted alternatives like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/bodybuilding\/whey-protein-review.html\">whey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/bodybuilding\/casein-protein-review.html\">casein<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/bodybuilding\/soy-protein-review.html\">soy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Egg protein is marketed in 3 forms: egg white powder, liquid egg whites, and whole egg powder.<\/p>\n<h3>Egg White Protein Powder<\/h3>\n<p>Egg whites are quite simple: they consist of protein, trace minerals and water. As such, elaborate, high-tech purification methods, such as ion-exchange or ultrafiltration, aren&#8217;t needed. Dehydration (typically by spray drying) is all that needs to be done to produce a virtually carb and fat-free protein powder.<\/p>\n<p>Egg white isn&#8217;t quite as &#8220;perfect&#8221; as whole egg protein is: the high rating given to egg is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=cixDVIyRB9IC&amp;pg=PA125&amp;lpg=PA125&amp;dq=egg+white+and+biological+value&amp;source=web&amp;ots=MPDAXTrz5B&amp;sig=CthJcVXLKfpUBh4wBUYSV8Wd6ug&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=book_result&amp;ct=result\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proteins in both the yolk and white<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the biological value is still quite good, so this isn&#8217;t a concern.<\/p>\n<p>100% egg white protein supplements can be purchased in bulk, unflavored; or in sweetened, flavored, instantized forms.<\/p>\n<p>Egg white protein is also used as an ingredient in several blends, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/bodybuilding\/bsn-syntha-6-timed-release-protein.html\">Syntha-6<\/a>, and Optimum Pro Complex.<\/p>\n<h3>Liquid Egg Whites:<\/h3>\n<p>These are pasteurized and sold in bulk. You can buy them by the pint in many grocery stores, or by the gallon from suppliers such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggwhitesint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Egg Whites International<\/a>. Liquid egg whites can be consumed cooked, or straight from the container in smoothies or shakes.<\/p>\n<p>Now, some people insist that egg whites shouldn&#8217;t be cooked at all, as cooking &#8220;destroys&#8221; the protein. This is based on a misconception, however. Heat does &#8220;denature&#8221; the protein\u2014this is why egg whites solidify and become white when they&#8217;re cooked.<\/p>\n<p>But this does not interfere with digestion and absorption&#8230;quite the opposite, in fact. Studies have shown that egg white protein is far more digestible cooked than raw. One study, for example, determined that <a href=\"http:\/\/jn.nutrition.org\/content\/128\/10\/1716.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">90.9% of the protein in cooked egg white was digested\/absorbed, vs. only 51.3% for raw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This may seem odd, as denaturation is often portrayed as &#8220;bad&#8221;\u2014especially for whey protein powders. Why is this? It&#8217;s because some of the proteins in whey are are biologically active. The physiological function of a protein depends on its native, undenatured structure.<\/p>\n<p>For example, lactoferrin has antimicrobial activity in the gut\u2014if it&#8217;s denatured, this property is lost. But it can still serve as a source of amino acids for synthesizing new muscle proteins&#8230;your body can use it, denatured or not. So this is a non-issue for egg white, as none of the proteins are known to have any major health-promoting\/disease-preventing effects.<\/p>\n<h3>Whole Egg Powder:<\/h3>\n<p>This is a less common option available from protein customizers, such as Protein Factory or <a href=\"http:\/\/truenutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">True Nutrition<\/a>; or from food ingredient retailers, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.honeyville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honeyville<\/a>. These powders contain the same nutrients as whole eggs, including some extra fat calories, which make them attractive to hardgainers.<\/p>\n<h3>The Cholesterol &#8220;Issues&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>However, one potential drawback is the cholesterol content: while the relationship between dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol isn&#8217;t as firm as once thought, some people may still need to exercise caution. A related concern is cholesterol oxidation products (COPs), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scielo.cl\/scielo.php?pid=S0716-97602003000300002&amp;script=sci_arttext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which are present in dried egg yolk<\/a>. Also known as &#8220;oxysterols,&#8221; COPs can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scielo.br\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S0100-879X2008000700001&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso&amp;tlng=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cause atherosclerosis in some animal models<\/a>, although their role in human disease is <a href=\"http:\/\/journals.cambridge.org\/download.php?file=%2FBJN%2FBJN88_04%2FS0007114502001873a.pdf&amp;code=8617cf811b3c355d892e95a86818a91c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">still controversial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Bottom Line on Egg Protein Supplements<\/h3>\n<p>Overall, egg protein supplements offer more flexibility than intact, shell eggs do\u2014they&#8217;re convenient, and the powders don&#8217;t require refrigeration. In addition, egg protein products are relatively inexpensive, low in calories and a great source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/bodybuilding\/bcaas-branched-chain-amino-acids.html\">BCAAs<\/a>. If you&#8217;d like to boost the protein in your diet, they&#8217;re definitely worth a look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional egg protein supplements include:<\/strong> Rose Acre Farms dried egg whites, Eggology liquid egg whites, Universal Egg Pro Ultra, NOW Egg White Protein, MRM All Natural Egg White Protein and Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eggs: The Perfect Protein? 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