Is Protein Powder really necessary?
Protein Powder is an affordable and easy way to get added protein which is needed in order to gain muscle. Whole foods are just not practical to get the amount of protein required. Most of your protein should be from whole foods with some protein shakes added in.
5 Lb Whey Protein
How Healthy are protein powders?
Protein powder is composed of amino acids which perform a variety of functions such as building and maintaining healthy muscles when combined with exercise and proper diet. It also supports red blood cell production, boost immune system, and keeps your body healthy.
How much pure protein do I need?
You need at least 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass. This means that if you are 200 pounds and 15% body fat (200 x 0.15 = 30 pounds of fat leaving 170 pounds of lean mass), you will require at least 170 to approximately 255 grams of protein per day
Why Kind Of Protein Power Should I Get?
Whey is good for after a workout.
It has excellent amino acid profile, high cysteine content, rapid digestion, and a variety of peptides. It is quickly digested so it is great for before, during and after workouts.
Casein is good for all other times.
It is slowly digested which makes it better for when you are not working out. During recovery it is the best to use.
Soy is unclear and should be avoided.
Protein blends are good for most of the day, but not after or before workouts.
With the different absorption rates you get the full advantage of the different proteins.
Whey Protein vs Whey Isolate
Whey Isolate is more pure than Whey Protein. 90-98% as compared to 70-85%. Whey Isolate is the easiest to absorb in the blood system. Whey Isolate is more expensive and probably will not yield better results.