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[4/6] The Complete Guide to PROTEIN - Details Matter

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This is the fourth part of our 6 part blog series titles The Complete Guide To Protein. In this blog post we are talking about what to look for on the label when purchasing a protein powder.

Q: What is the difference between concentrates, isolates, and hydrolysates?

A: These are terms that indicate the type and extent of processing that has been done to a particular protein. Concentrates have much of the water, carbohydrates, lactose, minerals, and fat removed so the protein content is much more concentrated than it was before processing. Protein concentrates range from 34%-85% protein, but most reputable manufacturers use at least 80%. Isolates are further stripped of non-protein materials to yield purity levels of 90% or higher.

Because of the extra steps, energy, and processing losses, protein isolates are more expensive than protein concentrates. Hydrolyzed proteins or protein hydrolysates are proteins that have been partially broken down (also called pre-digested) into smaller pieces, known as peptides so they get into your system quicker. Hydrolysates are generally more expensive than isolates and concentrates because extra processing steps are required. In the end, all of these protein types are highly nutritious and basically provide similar benefits, but isolates and hydrolysates offer purity and performance advantages over concentrates.

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[2/6] The Complete Guide to PROTEIN - Selection Process

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Welcome back to the second part of our 5 part blog series, The Complete Guide to PROTEIN! Today we are looking at the selection process of Protein Powders – what to look for, how much to use depending on your schedule and budget.

Q: What is the difference between faster, intermediate, and slower acting proteins?

A: In this case, “faster,” “intermediate,” and “slower” are all referring to the relative speed with which a given protein is broken down in the digestive tract and absorbed into the bloodstream for delivery to the liver and muscle tissues.

Generally speaking, whey proteins are the fastest, egg and whole milk proteins are in the middle, and casein proteins are at the slower end of the spectrum.

By strategically taking distinct types or blends of proteins at different times of the day, you can achieve greater results than by using the same single source protein or by arbitrarily choosing what type you use for every occasion.

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[1/6] The Complete Guide to PROTEIN - An explanation of Protein Powder Selection & Timing

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Today we're kicking of a 5 part mini series on Protein. The idea is to provide some background information on Protein, what types there are, what they do, when you should take it and more. Thanks to the team at Optimum Nutrition for providing this info! :D

There was a time when getting a little extra protein involved tossing back raw eggs a la Rocky Balboa. Even if you could stomach the texture, there was always the very real threat of food poisoning.

Thankfully, those days are long gone. In the past two decades, proteins have become much safer and more convenient. They're quite a bit tastier too. High protein foods and supplements have infiltrated the Internet, store shelves, and the daily regimens of athletes – all for good reason.

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Hey guys! I know how much you all LOVE your Mutant Mass and Gold Standard – we know because our warehouse monkeys are looking pretty ripped from lugging it around the warehouse! But seriously, those tubs get pretty heavy towards the end of the day…

Now we understand looking good is part of the reason why you're working out and taking these high quality supplements. As this is the case we've decided to help you take this to the next level! For a STRICTLY LIMITED TIME we have 2 awesome deals for you:

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