The best time to take albumin is before bed because 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 when you wake up during the breakfast meal, or after exercising. However, due to its strong flavor, it is ideal to consume it with milk, yogurt or with citrus 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 it brings the following benefits:
- Accelerate recovery of muscles after training;
- Maintain muscles and stimulate their production:
- Acting as an antioxidant;
- Transporting nutrients in the blood;
- Strengthen the immune system;
- Act as an anti-inflammatory;
- Improve blood circulation.
In addition to the use for athletes, albumin is also recommended for patients with inflammation of the abdomen, hemorrhagic shock, cirrhosis or who undergo organ transplantation, according to medical advice.
Recommended quantity and price
In order to increase the performance of the training and to avoid the loss of muscular mass, it is necessary to take up to 20g of abumina per day, since larger quantities than this do not increase its effect.
This supplement can be found in stores of nutritional supplements and costs around 30 to 100 reais, depending on the brand and quantity of the product, being the most sold brands to Naturovos, Salto's and Max Titanium.
Fattening Albumin?
Because it is a protein supplement, albumin does not gain weight but if taken in excess or out of a healthy diet can lead to weight gain by containing calories and by stimulating the increase of muscles, ideally it is prescribed by a nutritionist.
Side effects and contraindications
Excessive consumption of albumin can cause problems like gas, diarrhea and, in more severe cases, kidney problems. In addition, this supplement is contraindicated in cases of renal failure, hemodialysis, liver problems, pancreatitis and stroke.
Understand albumin
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 the diet, egg white is the main source of albumin, and it can also be used to increase the amount of dietary protein.
To increase muscles and strengthen the immune system, see also how to use glutamine.
