Protein powder recommendations?
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Morgan Nelson9 said:I am curious about whether protein supplements are actually worth it and if they truly help with muscle building... I have heard there are two different types out there—one kind that helps burn fat and assists with calorie control, and another meant specifically for gaining muscle mass. If anyone has any firsthand experience with this, please let me know how to use both types and what the deal is. Also, it would be great if you could recommend which brands are the best and most easily found here in the States, and where I can pick them up (for both varieties). To be honest, I suspect those "fat burners" might not even be proteins, but just standard supplement pills designed for that purpose. Thanks!🙂
Come on, guys, give me some advice 😁
Look, if your goal is building muscle, here is how it works.
You should aim to get about 1 to 3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight through your actual meals. If you aren't hitting those numbers via your diet, your muscles aren't going to grow much, and that is where a protein shake can be a helpful tool.
However, if you are just sipping on protein shakes without having a solid nutritional foundation, you won't see any results at all; they are strictly a supplement to a good diet.
And just so we are clear, proteins don't burn fat—there are entirely different supplements used for that.