Is there any difference between whey proteins?

There are a lot of different whey proteins on the market right now and it can seem overwhelming as to what type of protein is right for you. You walk into a supplement store and look around almost in awe to the selection that is plastered on the walls and you think "there's so many, how am I supposed to know which one to take?" Well hopefully the guy running the till has some knowledge of the products so he can help you instead of just being there to collect your money and promote the product with the best markup. If not however then let me try to sum it up in a simplified way to eliminate some confusion. There are basically 3 types of whey protein that you have to worry about, an Isolate, Complex and Gainer. Each has a different purpose for different people with different goals and I'll get into that right here.

Isolate - An isolate whey protein is the most concentrated of the proteins, which means that in one scoop of powder your probably getting about 90% protein. If it was a 30 gram serving then it would be 25-27 grams of protein and the rest would be carbs and fats. It has the lowest calories and is the quickest absorbing protein, therefore it's not meant to be a meal replacement shake taken instead of a meal, but rather a protein supplement taken with a meal.

Complex - A complex protein contains approx 70-75% whey protein per scoop and is a more rounded protein with carbs and fats. Therefore it can be used as a meal replacement. This protein can be used throughout the day as a snack on its own to make sure that your protein intake for the day is met. And since it is not as concentrated its easier on the wallet as well.

Gainer - A gainer is a meal replacement and then some. It's very high in everything including protein, carbs, and fats. Some of them topping 3000 calories for a 4 scoop serving. The design of this protein is to add calories to your diet when you need to gain weight. It is very dense and should be blended or it doesn't mix well. This protein is meant for what we call hardgainers, or people who eat like a cow and still can't put on weight. It's tough to get in 3500 calories a day when your 150 lbs but with a gainer it is possible and a whole lot easier.

Each protein is designed for different purposes depending on what your goals are. A nice post recovery workout drink might be an Isolate. A sneaky way to squeeze in an extra 1000 calories should be a Gainer. Or if you just want to include protein in your diet without eating a chicken breast or steak then a Complex will suit you fine. So next time you walk into the supplement store don't be intimidated. It's not as complicated as it looks.

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Leon is the manager of a supplement store and is personal training expert. He is also a body builder and knows how to properly feed his body the right nutrition. And the more you know, the more it gives you that edge over the rest of the guys in the gym. Check out more atbuyingmusclebuildingsupplements

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