Introduction
Protein bars are now available like sand on the beach. It doesn’t matter whether for after training, before training or as a snack, for example in a low-carb diet. Protein bars are very popular and are consumed more and more often by athletes as well as non-athletes. But are the small bars really what they promise or is there something to consider when taking them. These and other questions are to be clarified with this article.
When should one take protein bars?
Protein bars are a dietary supplement that may contain proteins and sometimes in combination other nutrients, vitamins or trace elements. While there is a debate about whether protein bars are, by and large, a positive or negative supplement to the diet, the decision for or against them depends mainly on personal goals and circumstances. These include eating habits, fitness goals and also the financial situation, since protein bars are not a favorable alternative to food.
Who should take protein bars, or rather, for whom the intake of protein bars can be useful, can best be deduced from the positive characteristics of protein bars. Among other things, protein is responsible in the body for: the formation and maintenance of muscle mass support of the immune system and the formation of new red blood cells promotion of wound healing formation of hormones and enzymes Protein bars do not have to be stored refrigerated and thus represent an ideal snack or meal replacement when travelling. Due to the low number of calories they are especially suitable for athletes and people who want to pay attention to the number of calories and lose weight.
- The formation and maintenance of muscle mass
- Support of the immune system and formation of new red blood cells
- Promotion of wound healing
- Formation of hormones and enzymes
- Fitness bar
- Protein bars
