Eating 5 pork tenderloins and 2 pieces of steak
each meal or everyday can defiantly get you pulling the hairs out of your head. Consuming all the protein you need for muscle building can sometimes be
difficult and that is why you may need a protein supplement. Firstly, you need
to calculate the protein you need each day and then
divide that over the course of about 6 meals.
Most protein powder that are may either consist of
whey or casein which both originate from milk. You can choose to go with
just whey or buy one that has a blend of both. Getting a blend will optimize
your protein in take since you'll be getting whey and casein even though its not necessary.Whey is fast
absorbing and casein is slow absorbing. We will outline the types of proteins and our best product choices.
Whey protein
Whey protein Hydrolyzed - derives from cheese and milk and is a fast absorbing and high quality
protein.
Whey protein Isolate – Second best in high quality like the hydrolyzed but still very good and
affordable.
Whey protein Concentrate - A little lower quality of whey protein due to the low digestive rate but its cheaper than the isolate.
Check out our article on Whey isolate vs whey concentrate protein
Casein Protein
Casein protein makes up 80% of the protein in milk.
Since casein protein is digests slowly its best to not use it for pre/post
workout purposes.
Also soy
protein is an additional option but since it isn't as effective I would
suggest sticking to the others listed above. The reason is because soy protein
has shown to increase estrogen levels in men which tends to decrease
potential muscle growth.
Points to consider when choosing a protein powder supplement.
1. Nutritional benefits (ex. protein/BCAA amount
etc)
1. Taste/Flavor
2. Price
3. How long has the company/product been around?
4. What time are you going to use it (ex. before or
after workout?)
5. What will you mix it with?
6. Your goals (ex. fat loss or building muscle
TOP 5 PROTEIN POWDER PICKS
Number 1: Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard

Being the world’s best selling protein powder this is the one we recommend the most. Firstly you get over 15 flavors to choose ranging from chocolate to banana cream.
It is packed with high quality whey protein isolates which help
fast recovery post working out. It makes a great addition to your breakfast and
you can mix it with milk or any other preferred beverage or food.
You can get
one 5lb tub for around $50, which will usually last you 1-2 months on the
average.
This protein powder is recommended because it has
typically shown to have better taste than the others.
The company has been
around since 1994 and is a big leader in the industry. The ingredients and
nutrition is intact and solid. Defiantly suggest you to you check this
one out.
Number 3: BSN
Syntha-6 Protein Powder

It
however has a high amount of carbohydrates and fat which may not be suitable
for those looking to lose weight.However this is a time release protein
meaning you won’t get the protein quickly to your muscles.
This protein powder is great for hard gainers
and skinny guys looking to put on muscle and size.
Even though it may seem more
of a weight gainer but it also provides protein, amino acids and additional nutritious
ingredients.
Number 5: Optimum
Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein

Since casein is slow digesting this protein supplement is great for
taking right before bed. However not everyone needs it depending on their goals.
Optimum nutrition as mentioned before is the leading company in the
industry.