WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS KINDS OF PROTEIN?
Whey – Whey protein is great for post-workout supplementation because that’s the time when your body needs protein the most. Whey is digested very quickly (about 30 minutes). Casein – Casein is digested very slowly (over 2 – 7 hours). This means it’s great to use a protein supplement with casein before bed because the longest time your body goes without protein is during the night while you are sleeping. Egg – Egg protein (albumen) digests at a medium pace (1.5-3 hours) so it’s a good anytime protein to provide a good sustained release of aminos to the body. Soy – Soy protein is one of the only complete protein sources derived from plants. Soy is a good overall protein, although not as effective in terms of absorption as whey or egg albumen. Soy also has many recognized health benefits for women. Blends – protein supplements are straight whey, soy, egg, or casein; or they are a combination of any or all of these kinds of proteins. You can take a blended protein any time to get quick, m
