Get the Scoop A general conception is that protein powder and capsules are supplements meant for bodybuilders, fitness conscious people, gym goers and athletes to bulk up. However, these supplements are essential for regular folks as well, as these products help in losing weight and build muscle. Having said that, before supplementing your diet with protein, determine if your body is already getting enough of it from your daily diet. […]
Bodybuilding supplements help the muscles to grow fast, they improve the immune-response levels and they help to gain weight. These supplements are generally quite expensive. But their cheaper varieties are available in the market. Whey, isolate, casein, and soy proteins, mass gainers, and protein blends and bars are some of the products now being marketed across the country by many companies. […]
The supplement market is flooded with protein powders that all claim to be the best for building muscle. Some companies claim that whey protein alone is best while others market a blend of proteins, many of which you have probably never heard. This guide tells you which type of protein supplement has been shown through […]
1) What is protein? Protein is the basic building block of the body. More specifically, protein is made up of amino acids which are the building blocks for muscle. Muscle growth cannot be achieved if you don’t supply your body with enough protein. Basically, if your car doesn’t have gas, it won’t go. Likewise, if […]
When it comes to the topic of sports nutrition there are many myths and fallacies that float around like some specter in the shadows. They pop up when you least expect them and throw a monkey wrench into the best laid plans of the hard training athlete trying to make some headway. Of all the […]
Studies on whey demonstrate it’s an even better protein supplement than previously thought. Although whey protein’s health benefits have only recently been elucidated, the use of whey protein for medicinal purposes has been prescribed since the time of Hippocrates. In fact, there are two ancient proverbs from the Italian city of Florence that say, “If […]
One question that has popped up a few times in my email ‘in box’ relates to the issue of hormones in whey protein supplements. Are there hormones in your whey? It’s not a simple “yes” or “no” answer I am sorry to say, but the short answer is, people have nothing to fear. Being an […]
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