A Simple Guide to Protein Powder
WHEY
source: dairy milk
+ inexpensive
+ good for building muscle
+ popular taste & texture
- can be very processed
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
SOY
source: soybeans (may be GE)
+ inexpensive
- can be very processed
HEMP
source: hemp plant (not marijuana)
+ not as allergenic as other plant-based options
+ source of nutrients & fiber
- earthy taste
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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/