WHAT ARE PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT?
Protein is a nutrient that we incorporate into our body through our diet (with foods such as meat, eggs or milk) or through protein shakes. The raw material for the latter is usually the protein from the milk itself, obtaining a product known as whey protein. It should be noted that we can also find egg protein, meat protein and even vegetable protein. Depending on the type of protein extraction, we find whey protein, whey protein isolate (if it follows an isolating process), or hydrolyzed protein (if it is achieved through hydrolysis).
WHAT ARE PROTEIN SHAKES FOR?
Proteins play a fundamental role in an athlete's diet. When you exercise, muscle fibers break down, so that the body can replace them and make the new fibers bigger and stronger, protein is needed. For example, drinking a whey protein isolate shake after training significantly improves the muscle recovery process. The higher quality a protein has, the faster it is assimilated by the body, so if we are looking to maximize our performance, choosing an isolated protein or a whey protein with a high percentage of protein is an excellent option.
WHEN TO TAKE PROTEIN SHAKES?
As soon as we finish the training, within a period of no more than an hour we should drink our whey protein shake. It is also a very good option to mix whey protein when preparing desserts or breakfasts, so that you can distribute the daily protein intake throughout the day, always trying to ensure that the highest percentage coincides with the post-workout.
WHAT PROTEIN DO I BUY?
In our protein store you can find proteins of all kinds (whey protein, egg protein, meat protein, vegetable protein) and the best brands on the market, such as Amix, Biotech USA, Vitobes, Weider or Scitec.
We recommend any of the following proteins:
- Scitec - 100 % Whey Protein x 5kg: whey protein in XXL size for those athletes who follow a protein diet and who use protein every day for cooking and making protein shakes. With one of the best ranges of flavors.
- Weider - 100 % Whey Clean Protein: whey protein of the highest quality, belonging to the black range of the Weider brand. Sweetened with stevia and with 70 grams of protein per 100 grams of product.
- Amix - IsoPrime CFM: whey protein isolate designed for the most demanding athletes, who seek the highest assimilation speed.
WHAT KIND OF PROTEIN SHAKES ARE THERE?
Whey protein: the most widespread type of protein of all, which we can find in all brands and in three variants depending on the filtering process: whey protein, whey protein isolate and hydrolyzed protein.
Egg protein: perfect for those people looking for an alternative source to milk as a protein raw material. They are usually protein shakes with a lower fat percentage.
Meat protein: with a higher percentage of fat and a somewhat slower assimilation speed compared to whey protein, this type of protein is perfect for those athletes who are in the bulking phase and find that increase in the percentage of fat an advantage.
Plant protein: perfect for vegan athletes looking for a protein shake that suits their diet and needs.