Which Proteins Build Muscle?

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I’m still a firm believer that you can get what you need to build muscle by just eating the right foods at the right times. But I know that in this modern world, it’s hard to get all the meals you need when you need them. It may also be hard to get all the proper nutrients you need to build muscle also.

Being aware of this, it’s common knowledge today that you need protein to build muscle. Now, there are debates as to how much protein, and it varies based on your goals and body weight so I won’t get into that right now, but another post. So be wary of anyone that tells you some blanket answer.

I’m writing this post is because I was in the store the other day and a friend asked me about protein shakes.

His question was simply, which protein shake should he get to help him build muscle?

I recommended Optimum Nutrition Natural to him because of the natural ingredients. Then I advised him to stay away from products that had a lot of ingredients in it that he couldn’t pronounce. I’m sure he doesn’t want a bunch of unnecessary chemicals and toxins in his body.

I went on to explain to him that certain proteins are meant for certain things and should be taken at different times. I’ll elaborate here.

There are two main types of muscle building proteins you can buy, Casein and Whey.

Casein comes from dairy products mainly. Its main property is that it digests slow. So you want to take this before bed so that while you’re sleeping, your body can use it for energy and muscle repair.

The other main type is whey. It’s main properties is that it digests quickly. A whey blend can be mixed with carbs for breakfast.

Whey isolate is already broken down, so it digests even faster. You want to take this before, during, or post-workout to either be a quick supply of energy, or to quickly replenish used energy after the workout..

So for whey protein, I’d recommend 100% Whey Protein – Gold Standard (Natural) and for casein, I’d recommend 100% Gold Standard Casein Protein (Natural) , both from Optimum Nutrition. These are industry wide proven products.

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below and Happy Lifting!

Mitchell

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