What you need to know about protein powders
There are so many different protein powders available on the market. What’s the best one for you?
Whey protein is the most common protein powder and has a full amino acid profile so it provides a complete source of protein to provide recovery and repair to muscles. Whey is a dairy product and can be hard for the digestive system to process especially if you are sensitive to dairy or lactose. It can cause abdominal cramping as well as diarrohea, constipation and bloating so this is where vegetable proteins excel as an alternative to whey.
Most vege proteins are dairy free, gluten free, artificial flavour and colour free, preservative free, vegan, and low in carbs and sugar. They are also easier for the body to utilise, process and digest. Some come with digestive enzymes in the powder as well. They are alkaline, whey is acidic and they are in gerneal priced they same as whey if not cheaper.
Pea Protein-9 essential amino acids, great for recovery just like whey, can lower blood pressure and flush toxins from kidneys. High in lysine (cold sore fighter), arginine and glutamine (gut repairer).