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If you’re a skinny guy curious about the use of protein powders, this report will put point you in the right direction.

How much do you know or would you like to know about protein powder and its effects on bulking up the body?  As a beginner or a skinny guy to the weight lifting scene you probably just want a few simple answers.  Does protein powder really work?  How much should I take? What’s the best kind to take?  And will any of these answers make any type of difference to getting jacked and attracting the ladies?

By the time you are finished reading this article, you will become a protein powder specialist and amaze anyone the next time this topic arises.  You’ll know exactly what to look for and cut down your time considerably. 

Do You Need Protein Powder?

Protein supplements are not an absolute requirement for gaining muscle mass however, chances of anyone ingesting 400 grams of protein daily from food is slim.  They tend to be costly but can you’re your life a little easier.  Although it is firmly believed that whole foods are preferable to powders because it offers all the necessary nutrients that powders cannot, protein powders and meal replacement drinks still contribute greatly to as an addition to your diet. 

The majority of our dietary protein should come from fish, meat, poultry and eggs, although it is rare that one will obtain all the necessary daily protein from your whole foods.  For optimal muscle gains, you should limit yourself to only three protein shakes daily, equivalent to around 40% of your meals.  Overall, both food and supplements are necessary for you to achieve a complete nutritional balance, including the desired protein level intake.

Protein will help you with your overall fitness as long as you have a balanced intake of all necessary carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in your diet.  Protein is made of building blocks known as amino acids, which perform a variety of bodily functions, including the building and maintenance of healthy muscles when coupled with diet and exercise.  Other protein functions are as follows:

• Supports Production of RBC (red blood cell)
• Improves the Immune System
• Keeps Your Skin, Hair, and Fingernails Healthy and Strong

It is important you understand that not all protein powder is created equal due to the range of questionable ingredients: aspartame, saccharin, fructose and artificial colors and flavoring.  This is why many protein powders are actually quite unhealthy as they don’t always support a healthy muscle growth and fat burning environment.  Make sure you look for those natural ingredient healthy protein powders instead of those packed with chemicals, sweeteners, refined carbohydrates such as fructose, syrups and sucrose.  Do some homework and read up on unbiased reviews and investigate the company’s history and reputation.

Types of Protein Powder

Below is a briefing of the different protein powders to choose from:

Whey Protein: Makes up 20% of milk protein and is known for its extraordinary amino acid profile, rapid digestion rate, high cysteine content, and interesting peptide variations.  It is recommended to take this type of protein before, during or right after your workout due to its rapid digestion rate.

Casein Protein: Makes up 80% of total milk protein and is recognized for its superb amino acid profile, slow digestion rate, and variety of peptides.  Use this type of protein beyond your pre and post workouts and perhaps use it before bed, due to its slow release in the bloodstream.

Soy Protein: It is a highly controversial protein as some labels claim they have incredible effects, on the contrary, there’s lots of research indicating soy protein may be contraindicated in many situations.  This is why I suggest avoiding any soy proteins completely and sticking to whey and casein (or even rice protein)!

Another option are the protein blends, which are a combination of various proteins such as whey concentrate, whey isolate, egg protein, casein protein and soy protein.  Sometimes is quite efficient to take a protein blend due to the varying absorption rates.  In addition, it creates an anabolic environment from the why and an anti-catabolic environment from the casein. 

The powerful whey hydrolysates, consisting of peptides, are even more quickly absorbed in the body, because the body prefers peptides instead of whole proteins.

Now that you’re aware of the different types of proteins and how effective protein foods are in terms of building muscle, you can now walk into that protein store and find exactly what you’re looking for.  You’re now an educated consumer and protein foods coupled with protein powder will help you get more jacked and attract the ladies!

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