What should be considered when buying protein powder?

Introduction

Protein powder applies to many athletes from essential supplements, that is, dietary supplements. A balanced diet can be supplemented with protein powder, especially if the goal of training and nutrition is to build muscle. Protein powders are available in a wide variety of flavors from numerous suppliers, and there are also various types of protein powders. Depending on the objective, the choice should be different, it is worth comparing the different suppliers and investing in high-quality products.

Where can you buy protein powder?

Protein powders are now available everywhere. They can be found in supermarkets, drugstores, the Internet, fitness studios and specialist shops. Pharmacies also offer protein powders, including various diet drinks such as Almased®.

Well-trained trainers and sales staff in fitness studios and in specialist shops can advise their customers on the choice of protein powder. Pharmacists are especially trained in weight reduction and can provide assistance. Knowledge of the different types of protein powder can also be acquired via the Internet, as well as reviews from other customers. However, especially beginners and newcomers can quickly be lured by false promises and should get advice from a specialist or consult relevant literature at the beginning. Products from supermarkets and drugstores are comparatively inexpensive, but often come off worse in terms of quality than their competitors from the specialized trade.

What is available for different manufacturers?

Protein powders are a real bestseller and can be bought in specialist shops, supermarkets and drugstores, in pharmacies and of course on the Internet. Well-known manufacturers of protein powders include Weider® and Optimum Nutrition® , whose products perform very well in product tests. Scitec Nutrition® , ESN® and Zec+® are also well-known manufacturers.

The Internet trade MyProtein® offers high-quality products with an excellent price-performance ratio. The products of the successful company Rocka Nutrition® have recently flooded the market and are now even available in supermarkets. They have excellent values, but are somewhat more expensive.

Anyone who wants to lose weight through protein powder can also seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Dietary drinks such as Almased® or Slimfast® are available in pharmacies; these contain carbohydrates as well as protein and are intended to replace whole meals. It only remains to emphasize again that protein powder should only supplement, not replace, a balanced, healthy, long-term diet.