Protein powders are an important part of supplementation. They provide amino acids that are essential to growth and recovery. It’s important that people meet their individual protein requirements, in order to ensure that the right amount of protein is being consumed, an understanding of the difference of protein powders is required. There are actual several choices for protein supplementation however the three that are most common are whey, casein and egg.

The most commonly used protein is whey protein powders. These are the best protein supplements available to individuals that are constantly in the gym, especially those weight lifting who by default need a higher amount of protein. Most Whey protein products fall in the 25-35 gram range.

Casein protein powders is another type of protein that is rather popular. Similar to whey protein, casein protein powder is easily digestible and has a high level of protein content that falls into the range between 25 and 30 grams. This protein is also an affordable option. One advantage to casein protein is that it is released into the body at a slower rate than whey and other proteins making it an ideal protein option late at night as the last meal.

Egg protein is a popular protein powder for many individuals. Honestly I’ve never tried this type of protein though I know many people who swear by it. This protein has a high content as well and you can usually get around 25 grams of protein per serving. One advantage to egg protein is that it isn’t milk based and therefore a great solution for people who happen to be lactose intolerant.