Yes.

Protein powder, generally using purified soy protein, casein, whey protein (lack of isoleucine), pea protein and other proteins, or a composite of several of these proteins processed into a protein-rich powder, its use is for the lack of protein supplementation of protein, but also as a functional additive used in the production of food industry.

For healthy people, protein deficiency this situation does not usually happen. Milk, eggs, meat, soybeans, wheat and corn contain a full range of essential amino acids in sufficient quantities and proportions. Moreover, the psychological enjoyment and sensory stimulation brought by food cannot be replaced by protein powder. Too much protein intake is not only a waste, but also harmful to human health.

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p>Dosage and Precautions

Protein intake varies somewhat depending on a person's age, weight and labor intensity. Children and adolescents during growth and development, and women during pregnancy or lactation generally have higher protein requirements.

1. Take the recommended intake.

Because the raw materials and processes used by various manufacturers are not exactly the same, the labeling instructions have their own recommended protein powder consumption, the user should not arbitrarily increase or decrease the amount. If you eat too little, you will not achieve the desired purpose; if you eat too much, it will cause waste or side effects.

2, do not take on an empty stomach.

Eating protein powder on an empty stomach, protein powder will be consumed as a general "thermogenic food", wasting a valuable source of high-quality protein. Therefore, before or at the same time eating protein powder, eat some other food. Patients can only eat fluid, protein powder can be added to milk, soy milk, cereal, cream of wheat and other foods together.

3, eat warm or cold, not hot or scalding.

Whey protein powder contains many active substances with special physiological functions, they are afraid of heat, once heated, will lose activity, thus greatly reducing the biological effectiveness. Therefore, whey protein powder should not be boiled and hot food, can only be dissolved (mixed) in 40 ℃ below the water, porridge, cream of wheat and other foods, but also as a cold drink to eat.

4, do not eat with acidic drinks.

Apple juice and other beverages contain organic acid components, and protein powder meets, will form clots, affecting digestion and absorption.

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