Protein Suppliments

sonotphat
sonotphat Posts: 17
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been looking at a few peoples food diaries and more often then not people are taking protein suppliments like shakes and bars. I don't really get it. What are the pros and cons of protein suppliments and should I be looking into taken them?

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  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390156-should-i-use-a-protein-shake :flowerforyou:
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Protein supps help you hit your protein target for the day.


    They are cheap when you compare grams of protein per cost.
    Most are good sources of protein when you compare grams of protein to total calories.
    Protein powder is a very bioavailable form of protein
    Protein powder is convenient.

    It is not a magic muscle formula and it is not necessary if your diet is sufficient in protein intake.

    It is however, convenient, economical, and helpful.
  • AdAstra47
    AdAstra47 Posts: 823 Member
    1. Vegans and vegetarians often have trouble getting enough protein in their diets, since protein-rich plants are few & far between. So many find it easier to just use a protein powder supplement.

    2. The MFP guidelines for protein are based on the US RDA, but those are designed for people just trying to maintain their bodies. People have learned that if you're trying to lose weight, the MFP guideline for protein intake is too low.

    3. Protein is one of the most useful things you can eat. It is what your hair, nails, and most importantly, muscles are made of. If you're stressing your muscles by working out, you should be eating more protein so your body can repair them.

    4. In addition to building things, protein is also used by your body as fuel. The amino acids from protein are a necessary part of the chemical reaction that burns fat in your body. So, again, if you're trying to burn fat, you need to make sure & eat plenty of protein. If you don't, your body will take that protein from your muscles and you'll lose both fat & muscle.

    5. Many people have some sort of metabolic condition (diabetes, insulin sensitivity, PCOS, hypoglycemia, etc) that makes them limit their carbohydrate intake. These people will usually try to get their energy calories from protein instead.
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