{"id":98,"count":41,"description":"\"protein\r\n\r\nprotein is at the heart of muscle growth and recovery, but it can also be used with a weight-loss diet. how can you use protein?\r\n

what is protein?<\/h2>\r\nprotein is one of three macronutrients<\/a>. the other two are carbohydrates and fat. the three round out your diet and provide all the calories, vitamins and minerals the body needs. it is made up of 22 amino acids. there are more but these are the only ones used by the human body.\r\n

how is protein used \u2013 diet or supplement?<\/h2>\r\nthere are two ways to get the protein you need to preserve muscle \u2013 diet and supplement. experts agree that diet is the best option as it also offers other nutrients, providing a more well-rounded supply. supplements, however, are an option that some dieters and bodybuilders use to boost protein intake for muscle support<\/a>.\r\n

whey, soy, hemp, pea?<\/h2>\r\nhead over to your local vitamin shop and you\u2019ll be taken aback by the number and variety of protein supplements available today. the most common is whey, which is derived from milk. soy falls in right after. you\u2019re looking for total grams of protein supplied and a taste you enjoy.\r\n

bodybuilders, athletes and protein<\/h2>\r\ncertain athletes, especially bodybuilders, tend to consume more protein than the average person. this is because they are using up all the carbohydrate energy, which means the body can turn to protein for fuel. it is stored in the muscle, so supplementing can prevent muscle catabolism. there\u2019s also the extra support needed for muscle growth and recovery<\/a>.\r\n

so much to choose from<\/h2>\r\nwith so many different options, how will you know which powders, shakes or protein bars will work best for you? our reviews and reader comments will help you to sift through the plethora of protein supplement options without spending a fortune on the latest and greatest, only to find it doesn\u2019t work well for you. so, take some time to browse our reviews today!","link":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/protein-supplement\/","name":"protein supplement","slug":"protein-supplement","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":{"menu_description":"","does_not_have_reviews":false,"is_medically_reviewed":true,"medically_reviewed_by":{"id":43,"user_firstname":"anthony","user_lastname":"dugarte","nickname":"anthony dugarte","user_nicename":"anthony-dugarte-m-d","display_name":"anthony dugarte m.d.","user_email":"summer@two.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2017-07-03 17:47:49","user_description":"anthony dugarte, m.d., c.s.c.s. is a cleveland, ohio native who has enjoyed success in sports, as well as academics. he accepted a full athletic scholarship to attend kent state university and graduated, cum laude, with a b.s. in exercise physiology. he is currently the research fellow for the department of orthopedic surgery at regions hospital in st. paul, minnesota. additionally, dr. dugarte has 8 years\u2019 experience as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified through the national strength and conditioning association.","user_avatar":false}},"yoast_head":"\nprotein supplement reviews<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"protein supports muscle growth, but weight loss? 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