A Simple Guide to Protein Powder

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WHEY

source: dairy milk

+ inexpensive

+ good for building muscle

+ popular taste & texture

- can be very processed

- can be allergenic

- can be difficult to digest for some

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EGG

source: egg whites

+ good animal-sourced alternative if sensitive to dairy

- can be allergenic

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COLLAGEN

source: bones, hide, joints of beef, fish, chicken

+ good for building gut, hair, skin, bone, joint tissue

+ popular taste and texture

+ easy to add to coffee/tea

- can cause histamine reaction

- expensive

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SOY

source: soybeans (may be GE)

+ inexpensive

- can be very processed

- can be allergenic

- can be hormone-disrupting

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HEMP

source: hemp plant (not marijuana)

+ not as allergenic as other plant-based options

+ source of nutrients & fiber

- earthy taste

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PEA

source: pea

+ inexpensive

- can be very processed

- can be allergenic

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RICE

source: brown rice

+ inexpensive

+ source of fiber

- grains can be difficult to digest for some

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Types of Protein Powder

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References

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

Protein and Amino Acids. USDA National Agricultural Library. Retrieved from https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/protein-and-amino-acids.

Organic Consumers. The True Content and Faces Behind America’s Best-Selling Collagen. Retreived from https://www.organicconsumers.org/sites/default/files/collagen_white_paper.pdf

How to Choose the Best Protein Powder. (2020) Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-tips-choosing-best-protein-powder/