Every athlete requires an adequate amount of protein. It’s not only good to increase lean muscle mass , it will also optimize anabolic hormone levels, increase metabolism relative to other nutrients and improve cardiovascular risk profiles.
So which are better protein supplements or protein in foods ?
that is depend on the constituents of food protein and its contents of essential and non essential amino acids and their percent
that is depend on the constituents of food protein and its contents of essential and non essential amino acids and their percent
Hello, the most important part, of course is the food that we take in. Depends on the profile of the person. We should individualise the kind of, for example if there is any pathology (like kidneys) that could be worst with the protein intake, and also supplementary and important information like how many time practises sport?. In order to this characteristics, we could determinate the addecuate protein intake, and also if the person needs more protein, go for the supplements like secondary help.
Anyway i would like to recommend you this article about proteins, is the official position of the International Society of Sports Nutrition about the topic you are interested in.
Campbell, B., Kreider, R. B., Ziegenfuss, T., La Bounty, P., Roberts, M., Burke, D., ... & Antonio, J. (2007). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 4(1), 8.
Best regards
There are seven types shown in the following link
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-protein-powder
Best Regards Wesam Salah Ibrahim
We have tables regarding the amino acids contents and their percentage in each type of food. We should no if the subject need whole protein or certain amino acids, accordingly we can select which type of diet or suppplement used
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