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What's The Best Protein Powder?

By Austin Smith

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Published: 03May2009
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I have recently been getting a lot of emails from people asking what the best protein powder is. If you're curious about what protein powder is the best choice to help you meet your fitness goals, hopefully this article helps.

Let's take a look at the different types of protein powders. There's a lot of variety on the market, so it's easy too get confused.

Whey protein is the most common form of protein powder out there. It's extremely inexpensive - you can some incredible deals. It is derived from milk - when milk is being processed into cheese, whey protein is collected and separated.

You can find two main types of whey protein powders - whey protein concentrates (the most common and least expensive) and whey protein isolates. Concentrated powders are about 75% protein in weight.

Whey protein isolates on the other hand are typically at least 90% pure protein. They also contain the lowest amount of fat and carbohydrates. These are of a higher quality and are better absorbed by your body. However, the pricetag is more expensive than concentrated protein powder.

Micellar casein protein is a slow absorbing protein. It has received a lot of positive press after studies have shown that it can help keep amino acid levels in the body elevated for up to 7 hours. This can help to prevent muscle breakdown and speed up recovery levels.

Finally, soy protein is intended for people that are lactose intolerant. It is derived from soya beans and therefore does not contain any milk products.

So what's the best protein powder? Well, unless money isn't an issue, you're best to stick to whey protein concentrates. Because there are so many supplement companies that make this type of powder, the prices have dropped dramatically in recent years. It's a great way to provide your body with the muscle building protein it needs and won't hurt your wallet.

Isolate whey protein is a better quality, but it's typically at least twice as expensive. If you're extremely serious about packing on the muscle and money isn't an issue, go ahead and give it a shot.

Personally, I use both concentrate and isolate proteins. I will take the concentrate in the morning and at night, and use the isolate right after my workout. This reduces the amount of money I spend on my protein but ensures I get the highest quality protein right when my muscles need it the most.

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