What should I pay attention to when taking protein powder after exercise?

Speaking of protein, the second most abundant substance in the body besides water is protein. We usually get enough protein from our diet, but for fitness enthusiasts who exercise frequently and extensively, they need to supplement enough protein, which is difficult to achieve through diet alone. Protein powder can supplement enough protein without exceeding the calorie limit, so it is loved by fitness enthusiasts. Next, I will introduce the precautions of taking protein powder.

The word protein comes from the Greek word “Proteins”, which means “first importance”. Protein is the material basis of life activities and ranks first among the seven major nutrients. It has been proven that the birth, existence and extinction of life are all related to proteins. There is no life without proteins.

1. Do not take on an empty stomach.

If you eat protein powder on an empty stomach, the protein powder will be consumed as a general "thermogenic food", wasting precious sources of high-quality protein. Therefore, eat some other foods before or at the same time as taking protein powder. Protein powder can also be added to milk, soy milk, oatmeal, malted milk and other foods for consumption.

2. Be careful when adding seasonings.

Protein powder can be added to a variety of foods. If you like sweet food, you can add sugar. If you like salty food, you can add salt, but don’t add too much. Because excessive intake of sugar and salt is harmful to human health.

3. Do not take it with acidic beverages.

Beverages such as apple juice contain organic acid ingredients, which will form clots when they come into contact with protein powder, affecting digestion and absorption.

4. If you are taking whey protein powder, be careful not to overheat it.

Because whey protein powder contains many active substances with special physiological functions, they are all afraid of heat and will lose their activity once heated, thus greatly reducing their biological efficacy. Therefore, whey protein powder cannot be cooked or eaten hot. It can only be dissolved (mixed) in water below 40°C, porridge and other foods. It can also be consumed as a cold drink.

After reading the introduction on how to take protein powder, you should have learned more details and precautions. Only by taking it correctly can you achieve better fitness results. Supplementing with whey protein after exercise can promote muscle synthesis, so friends who want to build muscle must supplement with protein powder. I hope the above suggestions are helpful to everyone.