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Protein Powder Guide - Finding the right Protein Powder that
is best for you
There are many different types of
protein powders on the market today. The 4 major types will be outlined
below to help you find the powder that is right for you and your body type.
Whey Protein
This is the most commonly used protein powder supplement. This protein is
very inexpensive and most protein powders rely on whey protein in whole or
in part more than 50% of the time. Whey protein is a portion of milk
protein. It is easily mixed with liquid.
The main benefit of this type of protein powder is that it is digested very
quickly. This rapid digestion turns your metabolism and body into an
anabolic state instead of being in a catabolic state (breaking down muscles
mass for energy).
Whey protein is great for the morning first thing to quickly get your body
back into an anabolic state. The second best time to supplement with this is
directly after a workout to replenish those much needed nutrients and amino
acids.
Casein Protein
Casein is a much slower digesting form of protein. Since it takes a lot
longer to digest, it makes for a perfect meal replacement shake. This
protein will give you a slow and steady release of amino acids which in turn
protects your body from muscle catabolism.
The best time to take a Casein Protein Shake is at night before bedtime,
which is the longest time you will go without a meal. This will again
prevent muscle catabolism or breakdown throughout the night until morning.
Soy Protein
Very comparable to Whey Protein. Soy Protein has been shown to enhance
Thyroid Hormone output (which increases metabolism) and the isoflavones have
cholesterol and triglyceride lowering effects.
One fallback is that soy isolates are broken down more readily in the liver
versus milk proteins. This in turn means there will be fewer amino acids
available for your muscles.
Egg Protein
Egg protein is a very high quality protein source. It is very low in Fat and
in Carbohydrates which makes Egg Protein a better choice for a diet. It also
has a solid amino acid profile high in sulfur containing amino acids which
aid in producing natural hormones.
Look for it to be labeled as Egg Protein, Egg White Protein, Egg White
Solids and Egg White Albumin.
Conclusion
Other powders will often contain extras such as creatine, glutamine, nitric
oxide boosters and many more. They still fall into one of the four
categories above.
While there are many different types of protein powders available this
information should aid you in making the right choice for you.
 Optimum
100% Casein Protein is the top slow digesting protein powder on the market,
by far the best powder for overnight use
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