The 4 Types Of Protein Powder

Protein is a very important nutrient for your body. If your diet is not giving you enough protein, you should seriously consider using protein powder. But for that you must know the various types of this powder.

Every type has its own benefits and if you select the right one, your body and health both stand to gain. Whey protein is perhaps the most popular form of powdered protein and is sold as an isolate as well as a concentrate.

Whey isolate is considered to be healthier, as your body can absorb it quickly and therefore, you can consider using it after your workouts. Besides, isolate has higher protein and lower fat content compared to concentrate.

Isolate is comparatively costlier than concentrate, but remember that it is value for your money.

There is another type of protein powder called ‘casein’. It is a milk-extract which consists of 80% casein and 20% whey, hence it is also known as milk protein concentrate. For people who are keen on building muscles, casein is a great option. It has very low sodium content.

Another form of powdered protein is ‘soy protein’. It was believed that soy protein lacked adequate amino acids, required for a positive impact on health. But not very long ago, a study has shown that soy protein can be highly beneficial to your body and is definitely an excellent option for vegans.

Soy protein is also known to fight against low density lipoprotein or LDL, which is commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol. Some brands of protein powders also contain egg-white protein, which is low in fat and has excellent amino acid profile.

Now that you are equipped with the required knowledge, buying the right protein powder should not be a problem!

Martin Elmer is the editor of Protein tilskud. Here you can also read about Valleprotein.