Do I Need Protein Supplement for Muscle Gain

• No. It is not compulsory to take supplements, but many people take them these days. You can also get proteins from your diet. Some protein-rich foods are pulses, eggs, vegetables, nuts, milk, cheese, etc. If you plan to take a protein supplement, then be sure to check the product ingredients. • Amino acids play an important role in muscle development. BCAA

stands for Branched Chain Amino Acid and there are three important BCAAs – Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine. They are grouped together since they have a molecular structure that branches to one side. BCAAs are required by the body as they might help with many things such as reduction of muscle damage and building muscle mass

• You can take supplements made from different sources like peas, milk, quinoa, rice, plants, soya, etc. Whey protein supplements have become really popular now. Whey protein is obtained from milk and is said to contain 9 essential amino acids. Whey protein and casein are the two proteins found in milk. Casein digests slowly in the body when compared to whey protein. There are many popular whey protein brands in India such as MuscleBlaze, ON, Oziva, NutraBay, etc. It is tough to decide the best protein supplement for muscle repair.

• Some people might experience certain reactions to taking whey protein supplements. This could be due to taking it in excess or because their system doesn’t tolerate it. Some issues include nausea, stomach pain, reduction in hunger, skin problems like acne, tiredness, etc. Many brands add a lot of additives. Always read through the additives and find out more about them. • Some common additives are artificial colours, artificial flavours,

artificial sweeteners (Erythritol, Acesulfame Potassium, Saccharin, Aspartame, Sucralose, etc.), Gums & Thickeners, Vegetable Oils & Fats, etc.