Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As a registered Nutritionist, I only recommend products I believe are evidence-based. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Magnesium supplements have never been more...
The protein powder aisle has never been more crowded, and the soy vs whey debate is another debate in the supplement world (well, maybe not for the average person, but for us gym goers and health-conscious lot). The Short Answer Whey’s main advantage over soy is its...
Are BCAAs Worth It If You Take Whey Protein? The Short Answer For most people, no, BCAAs aren’t worth it if you take whey protein. Whey is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, including the three BCAAs. In other words, you already get...
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As a registered Nutritionist, I only recommend evidence-based products. Purchasing via links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you’ve spent more than five minutes down the magnesium...
Meal replacement vs protein shakes are often confused with one another. As the name suggests, meal replacement shakes are intended to replace a full meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). Protein shakes are designed to supplement our diet, not to replace a meal. They are...
Quick answer: What does the evidence suggest? For muscle building and recovery, whey protein has the stronger evidence base. It contains more leucine and a more leucine-dense amino acid profile, and decades of research show it robustly stimulates muscle protein...
