New video - Protein Supplements Explained

[muskate]

Almost every day someone posts a thread about how they are experiencing GI issues like gas and diarrhea from their protein supplement. I made a video explaining why the GI issues can happen, the different types of protein powders available, what to look for when purchasing a protein powder and the best times to use a protein supplement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddxQr0nFdk

When you go to your typical supplement store, you have 4 main protein supplements available to purchase:
1. A whey protein
2. A casein protein
3. A egg protein
4. A vegetable protein such as soy, hemp, brown rice, gemma pea, or alfalfa

Out of all the protein choices available, the gold stand is whey protein. It has the highest bioavailability and best amino acid profile. There are two main types of whey protein available: a whey protein isolate and a whey protein concentrate. The problem with a whey protein concentrate is that it will contain a few grams of lactose (the milk sugar naturally occurring in dairy products) per serving. The majority of adult humans have a lactose sensitivity which can cause GI issues like gas, bloating and diarrhea. A whey protein isolate on the other hand is essentially pure protein and will have only trace amounts of lactose.

When purchasing a whey protein isolate you want to see nothing in the ingredients list besides whey protein isolate, natural flavours, a natural calorie free sweetener like stevia and maybe some salt, cocoa powder and soy lecithin.

I personally use the whey protein powder isolation from n2bm.com. A 30g scoop has 26g protein, 1g carbs and 0g fat.

Whey protein is very fast digesting which makes it optimal for supplementing with before and after workouts.

Casein protein coagulates and creates a gel in the stomach. It is very slow digesting which makes it optimal to supplement with before bed.

 

[Jay Scott]

I always supplement with whey myself. Preferably isolate, digests much faster.

Before sleep I would rather eat something, like cottage cheese, but if not available - casein for sure.

Good read!

 

[stevesmi]

we always get complaints on here about people taking protein shakes and getting upset stomach.

you need to learn to listen to your body. if every time you eat something, you have to run to the bathroom then that is not normal. it amazes me that people actually accept that they have to live life like this all cause they are too stubborn to change what they are putting in their mouth

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

All the confusion is a result of the supplement companies and their marketing practices. They have pictures of amazing physiques on them that make you think if you drink the protein you will look like them. It is not that easy. Everyone really needs to learn to shop by ingredient and research products before buying them.

 

[LevButlerov]

This is one good video, which will be useful to many people out there, since the protein is the most popular supplement, and there are still a lot of misconceptions about it. Thanks for posting it here - it is very well laid out.