Protein – do I need some?

Nutritional needs vary between athletes depending on whether trying to build muscle, reduce body fat, increase endurance or get ready to compete. In order to achieve performance goals, many athletes require progressively increased energy levels which would affect nutritional requirements.

Adding extra protein to a diet should be considered by many people, not just the “gym bunnies” and heavy weight lifters. Individuals on a weight management program can use protein shakes as a snack to reduce food cravings, and weekend warriors could use some after their training to maintain muscle tone.

PharmaSports 100% Whey is a delicious, easy way to get some additional protein. It provides 100% whey concentrate including BCAAs (branch-chain-amino-acids). It’s so easy to mix - all you will need is milk or water, a teaspoon and a cup!

Endurance athletes, body sculptors, bodybuilders and those that train on a regular basis should make PharmaSports 100% Whey part of their daily routine. Whey protein helps reduce muscle loss during training, maintain a healthy immune system and promotes balanced blood sugar levels, so there are no ‘energy slumps’ during or after training.

Bodybuilders that want to seriously bulk up can take a step up and go for PharmaSports Growth, a 50/50 carbohydrate and protein powder to increase muscle mass or add in PharmaSports Pure Creatine Monohydrate powder for some extra buff.

Whatever your training aspirations are this season, let PharmaSports help you achieve these goals.

Protein for various exercise regimes

	Endurance – runners, sprinters, kickboxers, etc.	Resistance – bodybuilders, body sculptors, weight training
Use	Reduce muscle loss during training	‘Cut up’ before competition ‘Bulk Up’ (use 50/50 protein-carb combination)
Effect on muscles	Reduced lean muscle breakdown	Reduced lean muscle breakdown
Benefits	> Shortened  recovery time > Maintain aerobic metabolism > Reduced susceptibility to infection	> Increased tissue repair > Sustained release of glucose > Increased satiety
Amount of protein per kg bodyweight per day	1.2g to 1.4g	1.5g to 2g (low energy diet) 2g+ (bodybuilding)