{"id":10014,"date":"2016-07-13T16:56:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T15:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/?p=10014"},"modified":"2023-05-17T15:43:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:43:17","slug":"whey-or-no-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/whey-or-no-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Whey or No Way?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are protein powders the whey to go or is it all gym hype?
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\u201cI don\u2019t use that whey stuff it\u2019s bad for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

While I thought the myth culture surrounding mainstream supplements had died, I still hear this type of comment a lot from gym goers. Some even claim whey can bring about horrific side effects. It doesn\u2019t, but clearly confusion still exists. So, what are the benefits of supplementing with whey powders? What types are there? And when is it best incorporated into an exercise plan? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n

What is protein?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s get the science part out of the way sharpish: protein is a macronutrient we consume in our diets daily, and it comes from varying food sources. Proteins are made up of essential and non-essential amino acids<\/a><\/strong>, our bodies are able to synthesise the 11 non-essential ones but we need to consume the other 9 essential amino acids through our diet to enable the utilisation of a complete protein.<\/p>\n

How important is protein to someone who trains regularly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Protein is essential to the human body\u2019s functions, full stop; however for an individual who trains regularly it plays a pivotal role in the building of lean tissue, immune function and recovery. The general health guideline for how much protein an individual should consume for recovery and repair is approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram of bodyweight; in some cases for a well-trained person dependant on goal this figure could be considerably different. Remember, a well balanced diet will comprise of all macronutrients of proteins, carbs and fats from quality food sources & supplements for optimum results.
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What are protein powders?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we discussed before, proteins are made up of amino acids. There are now various protein powder supplements on the market, including: whey isolate\/concentrate, soy, casein, beef, hemp and pea protein, to name a few. Please note some vegan powders are not complete proteins with the required essential amino acids, so you may have to combine with another powder to enable a complete protein – something like Complete Vegan Blend<\/strong><\/a>\u2122 would be ideal.<\/p>\n

It can be confusing when choosing a powder to use, but there a few handy tips to live by\u2026<\/p>\n