{"id":64140,"date":"2016-09-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/\/uncategorized\/protein-powder-101"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:36:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:36:20","slug":"protein-powder-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/protein-powder-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein Powder 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

No sport has been left unscathed by a scandal involving the used of banned substances. The offending athlete\u2019s excuse is often, \u201cI didn\u2019t know that I was taking a banned substance.\u201d Whether or not that excuse is true, it begs the question: If a professional athlete doesn\u2019t know what is in their supplements, how do we?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The content of protein supplements is cause for much confusion. Terms like \u201chydrolyzed\u201d and \u201cisolate,\u201d are plastered on labels for whey protein<\/a>, often accompanied by a considerable increase in cost. Then there are plant-based proteins such as hemp, brown rice, and pea proteins. But is it worth springing for pricier blends of <\/strong>protein powder<\/a> that are said to digest faster or deliver more nutrients to your muscles? And how do your personal goals and dietary needs factor in?<\/p>\n

I sat down with Fluid <\/a>owner Richard Smith to discuss the different types of proteins on the market, the best times to consume those proteins, and how and why we were able to design a protein exclusively for my athletes at Cal Poly. This video can be used to help guide you to make the best choice possible when purchasing your next protein product.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n