Protein powder and its purpose in weight training Part 1

Protein powder, bcaa, etc. Now I've always been asked during my course of employment on which is the best sort of protein powder available?? Now the best answer to that is? there is no such thing as the best protein powder in the market. Most protein powders come from one primary source  and that is dairy!!!, yes dairy!!. Dairy in this instance milk, had gone through significant filtration process to get the by-product whey. Well some of you might be surprised, but the real truth is, there are no fancy surprises in what the main ingredient is, in most powders. So why are protein powders such a sort after commodity in the world of health and fitness?

Firstly protein powders are no different from eating a piece of fish, chicken or beef, but the difference is, the absorption rates associated with the different types of protein sources being consumed. With food, your body needs to break down that piece of meat or chicken to absorb the branched chained amino acids (BCAA) needed to recover and recuperate broken down muscle tissues, which in turn might take awhile for the body to absorb, but with protein powders they are more easily absorbed by the body, thus enhancing recovery and recuperation at a much faster rate. Furthermore, most protein powders give a lot more protein per serve, than compared to a poultry or meat source. So does that mean we use protein powders instead of real food?? Well, ultimately nothing can ever substitute food. Food is predominantly what the body thrives on. So if you are asking if a protein shake is better than a piece of steak?, the answer is a BIG FAT NO!!. Food is fuel for the body and nothing will ever come close in eating a solid meal. But in saying that, protein powders do have their place in giving the body the extra protein needed. That's why, they are called protein SUPPLEMENTS, which means supplying the individual with additional protein per serve when normal food doesn't meet the body's adequate protein requirements. Furthermore, it all depends on the individual's lifestyle and needs. For many busy individuals, they don't really have the time to cook up the meals of their choice. Therefore protein powders are readily available to meet the protein deficit the body needs on a daily basis. Weather you get your protein from meat, chicken or from a shake, it doesn't really matter. As long there if sufficient protein in your diet, that's all your body needs to help you recover and grow new muscle tissue. In part 2. I will explain in lay man's term the different types of protein powders which are available in the market today. So stay tuned. Thanks for reading and stay safe!!