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Best Protein Powder For Muscle Gain
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This combination of proteins is one of the best out there. Whey is renowned for its instant released protein while casein is famous for its time released protein. There are different types of whey protein notably whey concentrate, whey isolate and hydrolyzed whey. Whey concentrate has a biological value(BV) of 104 with whey isolate at 154 and hydrolyzed whey at 164. Hydrolyzed whey is basically a whey isolate but has been broken down into smaller protein pieces using a process known as "enzymatic hydrolysis". This stimulates an even faster digestion resulting in a more effective shuttling of amino acids into your muscles for optimum muscle growth. The BV values of proteins indicate the absorption rate, the higher the number, the faster the rate and the lower the number, the slower the rate. As for casein, there are different types as well notably calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate and micellar casein and it has a BV value of 77. Whey protein is ideal post-workout due to its fast-acting protein for quick repair and rebuild of depleted muscle tissues while casein protein is great pre-bed due to its sustained release of protein to your muscles keeping your body anabolic. Having both of these proteins in one serving will give you a bit of both their benefits. Taking 1-2 scoops of whey and casein together will definitely give you the muscle recharge you need after a workout while prolonging the muscle building with the casein protein for a few more hours. This is what is really great about a protein blend and it's definitely fine post-workout as well as pre-bed.
Having one more protein in the previous blend can give you even more benefits. Another common blend is whey, casein and egg white protein(egg albumen) together. Eggs rank at 100 on the biological value of proteins so it's forth actually behind whey concentrate, whey isolate and hydrolyzed whey. This means that eggs' protein absorption rate is fast too. Eggs are a great muscle builder and one of the favorite foods for bodybuilders as they are affordable, versatile and highly nutritious. Egg white protein has an excellent profile of amino acids without the cholesterol and fat.
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Lindberg 5-Protein Blend Natural Chocolate 5 Lb - From Whey, Milk,
and Egg White - Contains whey protein isolate, whey protein
concentrate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate and egg white
protein. Provides an amazing value with a multitude of
protein sources.
(3) Plasma Nutrition: MOTO Protein 100% Grass Fed and Non-GMO Whey 5 Lb - Contains whey protein isolate and micellar casein.
(4) Bluebonnet Nutrition 100% Natural Dual Action Protein Powder Natural French Vanilla Flavor- 2.1 lbs - Contains whey protein isolate, calcium caseinate and micellar casein.
(5) Genius Protein Powder - Natural Whey Protein Isolate & Micellar Casein Lean Muscle Building Blend, Grass Fed Post Workout Strength Builder for Weight Loss and Strength Gains, Lean Cocoa, 2 LB - Contains whey protein isolate and micellar casein.
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How
to choose the best protein powder for muscle gain is one major
concern for many aspiring bodybuilders and muscle building enthusiasts.
With so many protein powders on the market nowadays, it's like
finding a needle in a haystack. Each person has his or her opinion
of what is best for their needs but for me the best protein powder
for muscle gain would be a protein blend. First and foremost,
what I like about protein blends is you're getting the best of
both worlds all in one single supplement.
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