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People take protein powder for lots of different reasons. Generally, though, the main idea is to develop a lean physique with plenty of powerful muscle and as little fat as possible. But, sometimes concerns arise when people look at the nutrition information on the tub of their favorite protein powder. After all, there is a pretty significant amount of calories packed into even the highest-quality protein supplements. So, is it possible for protein powder to work against your weight loss e...

It's not unusual for people to be a little cautious around supplements, even common things like whey protein. But is there actually a solid reason to worry about whey protein? What are some common side effects associated with whey? Should you really be concerned? Lactose Intolerance Whey, and the related protein casein, is extracted from milk. Generally, this is done by either applying heat, acid or some other curdling agent to milk and skimming off the solids that form. The remaining l...

It's not unusual for people to be a little cautious around supplements, even common things like whey protein. But is there actually a solid reason to worry about whey protein? What are some common side effects associated with whey? Should you really be concerned? Lactose Intolerance Whey, and the related protein casein, is extracted from milk. Generally, this is done by either applying heat, acid or some other curdling agent to milk and skimming off the solids that form. The remaining l...

If you've been around the health and fitness world for any length of time, you doubtlessly know how important protein is, regardless of your goal. The truth, though, is that it can be difficult to meet your daily protein needs. Sometimes, it just equates to a ton of food. So, in an effort to ease the process, many people turn to protein supplements for help. Is this safe, though? How much of your daily protein should realistically come from supplements? Check Your Ingredients When...

If you've been around the health and fitness world for any length of time, you doubtlessly know how important protein is, regardless of your goal. The truth, though, is that it can be difficult to meet your daily protein needs. Sometimes, it just equates to a ton of food. So, in an effort to ease the process, many people turn to protein supplements for help. Is this safe, though? How much of your daily protein should realistically come from supplements? Check Your Ingredients When...

You know, as an athlete and just general health-minded individual, that you need protein. That's pretty common knowledge. Often, though, people ration out their protein content throughout the day based on the idea that you can only absorb so much at once. Sometimes, people even assume that the enormous dosages found in protein powder is a complete waste. Is there any truth to this? How much protein can you actually consume and use in one sitting? The 30g Idea The number usually tosse...

You know, as an athlete and just general health-minded individual, that you need protein. That's pretty common knowledge. Often, though, people ration out their protein content throughout the day based on the idea that you can only absorb so much at once. Sometimes, people even assume that the enormous dosages found in protein powder is a complete waste. Is there any truth to this? How much protein can you actually consume and use in one sitting? The 30g Idea The number usually tosse...

  Although protein powder has lots of uses – many of which impact your overall health – people usually take it with one thing in mind: hypertrophy. Protein powder, most of the time is all about muscle growth. But how, exactly, does this process work? Hypertrophy: The Basics First, we have to start with what causes muscles to grow. How does hypertrophy work? When you exercise, your muscles are damaged – enduring tiny, microscopic tears in the fibers. As a result, your brain deci...

  Although protein powder has lots of uses – many of which impact your overall health – people usually take it with one thing in mind: hypertrophy. Protein powder, most of the time is all about muscle growth. But how, exactly, does this process work? Hypertrophy: The Basics First, we have to start with what causes muscles to grow. How does hypertrophy work? When you exercise, your muscles are damaged – enduring tiny, microscopic tears in the fibers. As a result, your brain deci...

For a long time, milk-based proteins like whey and casein have ruled the protein powder landscape. But, could there be a reason why someone would opt for a dairy free protein powder instead? As it turns out, there are several advantages to going dairy free. 1) Lactose Intolerance – Milk, and protein powders derived from it, contain a form of sugar called lactose. In order to break this compound down and use it, you require a specialized enzyme (somewhat confusingly) called lactase. Accordi...