There’s a growing debate in the dietitian world: should your daily protein intake come from whole foods like eggs and legumes, or should you rely on protein powders?
While protein powders are convenient and can serve as a supplement during recovery, our digestive systems aren’t designed for isolated proteins.
Think of it this way: just like you can’t make a gold ornament from 100% pure gold—it needs a little copper to shape it—our bodies require protein alongside other nutrients to digest it properly.
Depending on your body’s digestion and absorption efficiency, you might fall into one of three categories:
- Protein Digesters: Struggling to digest protein? You may lack the enzymes or stomach acid needed to break it down.
- Protein Utilizers: You process protein well, but too much can lead to inflammation or discomfort.
- Protein Absorbers: Slower digestion means less efficient absorption of protein, often leading to fatigue.
I think I’m a protein Digester Type!
So, are you relying on the real food, or are you opting for Supplementing it with protein powders?
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