A scoop of protein powder

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 A scoop of protein powder 


We all have heard about protein powder and protein shakes when it is about going to the gym, muscle gaining, or even weight gaining. From far sight, protein powder seems essential to exercising. Now what really is a protein powder, what does it actually contain, and pros and cons of it. 


A certain amount of protein is necessary for a healthy immune system and is a requirement for organs like the heart, brain, and skin to function properly. Protein is also touted for its ability to enhance muscle growth and improves appetite.

Insides of protein powder

Making such supplements requires protein extraction from animal or plant-based sources. These range from cow milk, eggs, peas, rice, and soy. While processing naturally occurring carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and fibres are often removed, in replacement the supplementary nutrients, herbs, and even sweeteners are added. 


Whoever is about to consider the intake of protein powder needs to understand that it is classified as a dietary supplement which means it is not at all regulated the same way food and medicines are regulated. The responsibility clearly falls on manufacturers to ensure the products are not hazardous to health. Though many companies do not go through testing product procedures since it requires time, effort, and money. 


Let's discuss pros and cons of protein powder, which is necessary for to know before consuming protein powder. 



Pros of protein powder

  1.  Weight management 

Dietitian recommend to take a source of protein with all the meals they take to help fulness. This can be super challenging at breakfast time but it reaps a lot of benefits. Protein is the main source to help you gain healthy weight A research study found decrease in body weight and fat mass in adult who take whey protein supplements. Few of the studies recommend 30 grams of protein at meals is enough for a body. Protein also plays a role in weight gain too.

  1. Promotes muscle growth 

Weigh lifters are big fans of protein powder and shakes since it helps their muscle to grow bigger and stronger. Protein supplement stimulates muscle growth quickly in active individuals. 

  1. Convenient 

Protein powder has a lot to offer to its consumers; variety of different flavours, from fruity flavours to flavourless powder. This makes it versatile and easy to blend into myriad of foods. It goes well with smoothies, granola bars, beverages, soup and can be innovated into any recipe.

Cons of protein powder

  1. Potential contaminants

There’s a need to investigate the contents of protein supplements. One of the research studies showed that protein powder contained lead in it. The study also found levels of mercury, cadmium and arsenic.

  1. Lead to excessive protein intake

Eating excessive protein for extended time periods can cause you harm. Digestion issues, liver dysfunction, poor bone health, and kidney issue. Protein consumption greater than 2 grams per kg body weight is causing a lot to your body. 

  1. Expensive

Comparing to whole protein foods, protein powder is way too expensive. 

Bottom line 

So, the bottom line of this article gives answer to your question; is protein powder healthy for you? Protein powder can be good for you healthy under two conditions; it should be of good quality and should be a third party tested product with minimal sugar addition and void of harmful additives. Protein powder can almost fit into your all meal patterns and help you attain your fitness goals. Despite of every benefit, you need to know that protein powder is dietary supplement which means it enhances your diet but be sure to be eating whole protein foods as a part of healthy before your consumption of protein powder scoops. 

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