Protein water is an impressive bit of marketing. We’ve reached the point where even a bottle of water needs to tell us how much protein it’s got! But there could be some use for it. Maybe if you hate thick, milky shakes, getting some protein from a...
Protein shakes are useful, but if yours regularly leaves you bloated and uncomfortable, I would question whether it is earning its place in your diet. Getting enough protein matters. You should be able to do that without feeling rubbish afterwards.If your protein...
Do You Need Electrolytes If You Don’t Work Out? Do you need electrolytes if you don’t work out? It’s a fair question, because the marketing has quietly jumped from endurance athletes to absolutely everyone, and a morning electrolyte sachet is now...
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Quick answer: What does the evidence suggest? For muscle building and post-workout recovery, whey protein has the stronger evidence base. It contains slightly more leucine and research consistently shows it stimulates muscle protein synthesis robustly compared with...
