Protein powder is generally protein-rich powder made of purified soybean protein, casein, whey protein (lacking isoleucine), pea protein, or the combination of the above proteins. Its purpose is to supplement protein for people who lack protein, and it can also be used as a functional additive in food industry.

For healthy people, the lack of protein generally does not occur. Milk, eggs, meat, soybeans, wheat and corn contain all kinds of essential amino acids in sufficient quantities and appropriate proportions. Moreover, the psychological enjoyment and sensory stimulation brought by food can not be replaced by protein powder. Excessive intake of protein is not only a waste, but also harmful to human health.

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Dosage and precautions

Protein intake varies with people's age, weight and labor intensity. During the growth and development of children and adolescents, pregnant women or lactating women generally have a high demand for protein.

1, according to recommended intake.

Because the raw materials and processes used by each manufacturer are not exactly the same, the label description has its own recommended dosage of protein powder, so users should not increase or decrease it at will. Eating too little can't achieve the expected goal; Eating too much will cause waste or side effects.

2. Do not take it on an empty stomach.

Eating protein powder on an empty stomach will be consumed as a general "hot food", wasting valuable high-quality protein sources. So, eat some other foods before or at the same time as eating protein powder. Patients can only eat liquid, and can add protein powder to milk, soybean milk, cereal, malt extract and other foods to eat together.

3. Eat warm or cold, not hot or hot.

Whey protein powder contains many active substances with special physiological functions. They are all afraid of heat, and once heated, they will lose their activity, thus greatly reducing their biological potency. Therefore, whey protein powder must not be cooked or burned, but can only be dissolved (mixed) in water, porridge, malt extract and other foods below 40℃, and can also be eaten as a cold drink.

4. Don't eat with acidic drinks.

Apple juice and other beverages contain organic acids, which will form clots when encountering protein powder, affecting digestion and absorption.

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