Extra dietary protein such as protein powders, drinks and bars are now in the mainstream and offering us the choice to consume protein more efficiently and conveniently. Until recently, protein powders were associated with bodybuilding and ‘big muscles’ and for the rest of us, especially for women, who exercise regularly the fear of ‘bulking up’ stopped us reaching for a protein shake. But the perception is changing and it’s now widely known that protein is essential to repair muscle tissue after exercise and improve recovery. There is a wide variety of products available now offering protein for muscle recovery, weight loss and general wellbeing. Protein is for everyone, so here are 5 facts you didn’t know about protein. 1. Protein alone doesn’t build muscle Good quality protein powders will provide the Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) required by the body to build new tissue and help with cellular repair. It’s not only high-impact sports that damage connective tissu
