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Post Workout Supplement

Monday, 10th October 2011

More then ever we are constantly being told whether it be by elite athletes or fitness models the secret of their success lies in the form of Whey Protein. Due to its high protein content whey protein is seen by many as a more convenient option to any other protein equivilent and sometimes cheaper too. For example, it would take two chicken breats, a twelve ounce steak or one and a half cans of tuna to intake the same amount of protein as a couple of small scoops of whey powder. Not only is the powder option cheaper but it is also far more convenient as a shake can be made in a matter of seconds as opposed to a meal taking considerably longer. So a great source of protein, convenient and cheaper than other products...Unfortunately there is a BUT!

With regards to the advertisements you see of the pro's they are just that, advertisements. The people in the shots are being paid large sums of money to sell the product when the chances are they haven't used or have rarely used the product. The nutritional value of many products is also coming under scrutiny with many large companies being taken to court having given false values up to as much as 70% different to the label, so that protein count of 29g may be as little as 9g. This is largely due to the way the protein has been treated under high temperatures used to kill bacteria. This also leaves the whey with a disgusting taste to which artifical sweeteners are added to aid taste.

It has to be said the above applies mainly to the cheaper brands of protein and many good brands exist such as Maximuscle, Mercola as well as many others, but as with anything it is important to always do your ersearch before buying a brand. Try to ask the following questioms.

  • At what temperature was the protein treated?
  • Have artificial sweeteners been added?
  • Is the protein serving above 30g? (We cannot make use of more than 30g)
  • Where has the whey come from? (If from cows nuder poor conditions it means the whey quality will be poor - grass fed and organic if possible)
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