DON’T GET OVERWHELMED with choices. We simplify it for you. Here’s how to CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROTEIN for your goals.
Protein is a critical component to muscle growth, maintenance and muscle repair and recovery, and it has a tremendous impact on strength and performance as well. To build muscle, it is essential that proper amounts of high-quality protein be consumed at the proper times, but it can be hard to choke down enough whole foods to fuel your goals. That’s where protein powder comes in. The good news is, there are plenty of choices for you. The bad ne figure out which one you should be taking. Here are some guidelines to help you pick the perfect protein for your goals.
The Power of Protein
Proteins are chains of amino acids that provide the substrates needed to build muscle and support metabolism. The amino acids in proteins also provide important biological signals for growth and recovery after bouts of heavy exercise or sports performances.
Protein supplements represent the most scientifically supported and effective muscle-building products on the market. This has led to the development of numerous different protein supplements formulated from one or more source proteins. Like most things in life, different sources of protein have strengths and weaknesses, but to get the best bang for your buck, there are a few things that must be considered.
We provide you with a report card on the top five protein source available today, evaluating and describing each one in several fundamental groupings. Consider these five important categories when choosing the right protein source(s) for the job.
PROTEIN SOURCE:
Whey Protein Isolate
OVERALL SCORE: A
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