Demystifying Protein Supplements

Protein powders are very popular among health conscious people. And there are many of them in the market so it really becomes difficult for a beginner to understand which protein powder to use. Here we provide some idea on the different sources of protein.

Protein powders are concentrated sources of protein that is derived from an animal or plant food source. Protein powders could be protein concentrate or protein isolates. Protein concentrates contain 60–80% protein and the remaining percentage is carbohydrate or fat. Protein concentrates go through another round of filtration that removes additional fat and carbs. This allows Protein isolate powders to contain 90–95% protein. Protein powders can be fortified with vitamins and minerals, especially calcium.

Athletes and people who regularly lift weights need to take protein supplements to quickly build muscle mass and lose fat. It helps athletes to recover quickly after strenuous exercise. After endurance and muscle strength training exercise people drink protein supplements to restore strength in the muscles in response to strength training. Protein powders come in different formulations from a variety of sources.

Whey Protein
During cheese making milk is curdles, the liquid that separates from the curd is whey. Whey is highly rich in protein, and also contains lactose. Whey is not good for people who are lactose intolerant as such people find it difficult to digest lactose. Whey protein is rapidly digested; it breaks into simple amino acids that are quickly absorbed by the body. Whey helps to build muscle mass, reduce appetite and promote fat loss.

 Casein Protein
Casein is another dairy protein. It is be consumed during a calorie restricted diet. It blocks protein breakdown in muscle and promotes muscle mass growth

Egg Protein
Protein present in the egg white is a high quality protein. It is easily absorbed by the body and helps to boost muscle and promotes weight loss.

Pea Protein
Pea is a rich source of protein and is as effective as any other animal-based protein source. Pea rich diet helps to promote a feeling of satiety. It is effective in reducing appetite and increasing muscle mass.

Hemp Protein
Hemp protein powder is rich in essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce. It is a protein powerhouse that is effective in reducing fat loss and building muscle mass. Additionally, it is rich in fiber and healthy omega fatty acids that are absent in most other protein powders.