What The Organic Protein Powder Means To Your Health

By Janine Hughes


For anyone interested in muscle strength and development, such as athletes, bodybuilders and any other regular gym goers, protein powders are part of the staple foods. This powder is known to aid in muscle repair and muscle growth after an intensive training. In addition to muscle building, some of the powders also come with extra benefits such as supplementing the minerals and vitamins. However, there are questions as to whether organic protein powder is just as good as the conventional non-organic varieties or better.

An organically grown food is a food product that is grown from a natural condition. Normally, this should mean the absence of the following inorganic substances; pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, ionizing radiation, genetically modified organisms (GMO), sewage sludge, antibiotics, and any growth hormones. Today, it is difficult to buy anything from the stores that is not produced from one or more of these unnatural and sometimes harmful substances as they cut own cost and time of production.

Generally, there are three labels you should look for in food products and drinks. The first is 100% organic. This simply indicates that the product is 100% natural. It contains no element of inorganic compounds like pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones, ionizing radiations, and is not grown through the genetically modified organisms (GMO).

The main advantage of natural protein is that they offer the essential ingredients to the body without introducing the unnatural substances found in antibiotics, fertilizers, and pesticides into the body. As such, there are healthier options as compared to similar products that are not natural.

In order to compensate for their expensive cost of production, these products are normally more expensive. However, this is a cost that most people will be willing to pay. Clearly, the moment you consider to use any of the supplements, and then it should be the healthiest option available. The non-natural protein products ordinarily cost less, but for those who know what is good for them, they are always willing to pay a little more.

Whey protein powder is the most common and the cheapest available in the market. They can be bought from the supplement retailers or grocery stores. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. It is dairy based and is good for gym goers, athletes and is best used after workouts. Casein is also a dairy product, but is less common as compared to whey. It is mostly recommended for situations where the slow release of nutrients is necessary like just before bed.

Other than milk based natural products, there are the raw protein powders that have nothing to do with the cow. The products are plant based and are thus free of dairy products, sugars, gluten, soy, and vegan. They are easier to ingest. They are not heat or processed thus preserves most of the protein. They can however be sweetened with stevia or other natural sweeteners, but not the artificial ones.

The other common varieties are those that are hemp based, brown rice based, vegan (peas, rice, hemp, quinoa and more varieties), and several others. All those are either plant or animal products. As such, it pays to carefully read and select those that are natural as they have more health benefits. The good variety of powder also taste better and are easier to ingest.




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