What Is The Best Protein Powder?

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.

Number 2: Dymatize - Elite Fusion7 Protein Powder

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

This protein powder also has great taste especially the vanilla and strawberry and has a variety of other flavors to choose from. 

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.

Number 4: CytoSport Cyto Gainer Protein Drink Mix

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

Casein protein usually comes in handy when you want to be able to provide you muscles with protein over a longer period of time. 

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.