Are Protein Supplements Necessary?

Are Protein Supplements Necessary?

 To get an answer to this simple question, counter-question yourself.

  DO YOU EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN FOR THE DAY? 

If completing your daily required protein intake is difficult, then protein supplements can be a blessing in disguise. 

A lot of people, nowadays, are consuming protein supplements in order to meet their protein needs. 

There are different types of protein supplements like whey, casein, soy protein, protein pancakes, etc.

 Whey Protein, the most commonly used one, is a dietary supplement derived from milk. The digestive enzymes and flavors are added to the raw whey protein which is derived from the milk to add taste. It is one of the highest quality protein sources available and is also a fast-digesting protein. 

There are three types of whey protein supplements available in the market, viz. concentrate, isolate, and hydrolyzed. The difference between them is mostly insignificant - an isolate is a purer form of concentrate while hydrolyzed is a more refined form of whey isolate. 

Feel free to choose any type but if you’re lactose intolerant, then stick to whey protein isolate or hydrolyzed. 

It is not compulsory and necessary to take protein supplements. But, if you are unable to complete the protein requirement, including whey protein will help. 

Follow the below tips while selecting a whey protein supplement: 

•  Read and understand the nutrition label of the supplement 

•  Protein supplements should contain 20-25 gm protein in each serving 

•  Carbohydrates and fats should be less than 5 gm in a scoop 

•  The serving size of the scoop shouldn’t be more than 35 gm ( depend upon physics activity, resistance training need more protein and body absorb more protein in single time) 

•  11% of each 25 gm protein should be leucine, which means 2.75 gm of leucine per 25 gm. It should not be less than 2.5-2.75 gm 

•  Make sure it doesn’t contain “proprietary blends”. 

•  25% of whey should be BCAAs, which means 6.25 gm per 25 gm of protein( leucine is single most anabolic amino acid) 

• Always buy supplements from authentic sellers, and get your product authenticated by visiting the official website of the product.