Protein Guide

[NPH]

I'm a newb when it comes to all this fitness and nutrition so bear with me on this. I came across this protein guide that was pretty informative and thought I'd post it here to help someone else in the same boat as myself.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/protein_guide.pdf

Now I can make a better decision when the time comes to buy more protein by comparing numbers, knowing what the hell they mean and the different types of packaged proteins out there.

[lubriderm]

some great information there.

[GinoTheGinny-DECAAAA]

ThANKS

[daballer2005]

cliffs

[NPH]

cliffs

Whey available in 3 common forms:

• Concentrates: lower protein level, more economical.
• Isolates: higher protein level, more expensive.
• Hydrolysates: partially broken down for faster digestion and absorption.

Blended Proteins - if you can only afford one type of protein, go with a blend. Combining faster, intermediate, and slower protein sources.

Pure protein percentage:
Divide grams of protein in a single serving by the serving size and multiply by 100.

Choose "manufactured by" products whenever possible to cut down on cost.

Take protein intake in the morning, before/after workout and before bed.

[thomez]

from my research and from what I've used I would recommend....

ON (Optimum Nutrition) whey

and for blends I really like Dymatize Elite 12 hour and ON Pro Complex