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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...

Both athletes and everyday men are commonly – though not always verbally – concerned with their testosterone levels. Not only is the hormone linked with energy, sex drive and overall well-being, but low testosterone can also have a dramatic impact on your body composition. It's also important to note that women produce testosterone as well, just at much lower levels. Clearly, then, testosterone is a pretty important chemical to the entire human experience. It is especially key for the f...

Both athletes and everyday men are commonly – though not always verbally – concerned with their testosterone levels. Not only is the hormone linked with energy, sex drive and overall well-being, but low testosterone can also have a dramatic impact on your body composition. It's also important to note that women produce testosterone as well, just at much lower levels. Clearly, then, testosterone is a pretty important chemical to the entire human experience. It is especially key for the f...

Eggs are an incredible source of protein and other nutrients. In fact, for a long time, they were the protein supplement of choice. And then egg white protein powder offered a more convenient take on this classic choice. Granted, in many circles, whey has largely replaced egg white protein powder but it still has plenty of unique advantages. Here are just five benefits of using egg white protein powder for recovery. 1) Improved Protein Synthesis When you work out and challenge your m...

Eggs are an incredible source of protein and other nutrients. In fact, for a long time, they were the protein supplement of choice. And then egg white protein powder offered a more convenient take on this classic choice. Granted, in many circles, whey has largely replaced egg white protein powder but it still has plenty of unique advantages. Here are just five benefits of using egg white protein powder for recovery. 1) Improved Protein Synthesis When you work out and challenge your m...

It's only natural, when selecting a plant-based protein powder that you want to make sure you're getting the absolute best. So, it's understandable that you'd have some questions about where the protein came from, the conditions under which it was grown and the way it was processed. With both plant-based and animal-based proteins, one of the most common concerns has to do with something called denaturing. What does that mean? And are plant-based protein powders denatured? What Is Denatu...

It's only natural, when selecting a plant-based protein powder that you want to make sure you're getting the absolute best. So, it's understandable that you'd have some questions about where the protein came from, the conditions under which it was grown and the way it was processed. With both plant-based and animal-based proteins, one of the most common concerns has to do with something called denaturing. What does that mean? And are plant-based protein powders denatured? What Is Denatu...

There are tons of myths and misconceptions surrounding plant protein powder and vegetarianism in general. But, the reality is that vegan and vegetarian athletes do just fine with a plant-based diet. And, by consolidating nutrient-rich plants into a convenient, protein-dense package, plant protein powders can be a valuable tool toward helping the herbivorous out there reach their athletic goals. To clear things up, then, let's tackle some of the most common myth about plant protein powder a...

There are tons of myths and misconceptions surrounding plant protein powder and vegetarianism in general. But, the reality is that vegan and vegetarian athletes do just fine with a plant-based diet. And, by consolidating nutrient-rich plants into a convenient, protein-dense package, plant protein powders can be a valuable tool toward helping the herbivorous out there reach their athletic goals. To clear things up, then, let's tackle some of the most common myth about plant protein powder a...

With all the different descriptors that can tacked on to whey and other supplements, it's easy to just sort of overlook some of the claims decorating food labels. But, is it really a good idea to overlook all of them? What about organic whey protein? Is it any healthier than the standard varieties? Think About the Source All whey comes from milk – typically cow’s, but goat's milk is also sometimes used. In reality, the classic white substance, is actually made up of two key portions: on...