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Protein Supplements

Protein Supplements help you get bigger and stronger when taken after your work outs. Protein is probably one of the most important parts of the diet for the bodybuilder to consider. Functional proteins such as motor proteins which include myosin, kinesin, and dynein generate the forces exerted by contracting muscles.

Current advice says that bodybuilders should consume 25-30% of Protein Supplements per total calorie intake to further their goal of maintaining and improving their body composition. Protein needs to be consumed frequently throughout the day, especially during/after a workout, and before sleep. Chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs and dairy foods are high in protein, as are some nuts, seeds, beans and lentils.

Protein Supplements include casein or whey are often used to supplement the diet with additional protein. Whey protein is the type of protein contained in many popular brands of protein supplements, and is preferred by many bodybuilders because of its high Biological Value (BV) and quick absorption rates. Bodybuilders usually require higher quality protein with a high BV rather than relying on protein such as soy, which is often avoided due to its claimed estrogenic properties.

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