{"id":12047,"date":"2023-02-28T04:20:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T04:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/8-types-of-protein-powder-finding-a-healthy-sustainable-option\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28T04:20:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T04:20:43","slug":"8-types-of-protein-powder-finding-a-healthy-sustainable-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/8-types-of-protein-powder-finding-a-healthy-sustainable-option\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Types Of Protein Powder + Finding A Healthy, Sustainable Option"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before we get into the different types of protein powder, let’s talk about how to assess protein quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The amino acid profile of a protein powder matters because there are nine essential amino acids (EAAs) your body cannot make that you must get from your diet. Leucine is especially important for muscle protein synthesis\u00a0(MPS).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Performance dietitian and consultant Kelly Jones, M.S., R.D., CSSD, suggests checking the amount of each amino acid on the label or on the supplement’s website. “Look for about 10 grams of EAAs total1