If you want to make sure that you are giving your body what it needs when you are working out to lose your body fat or increase lean muscle mass you need to take a protein supplement.

With so many different types of protein that are currently available it can be difficult to know which one would be the best for you.

Protein Type

Here is a brief rundown on the main different types of protein that you can choose from.

Whey Protein

Whey protein is used by people who are looking for a good source of protein that will boost their workout results.

When you take whey protein you will be encouraging lean muscle growth and you will be giving your body everything that it needs to recover quickly after exercise. Most whey protein is found in powder form which can be made into shakes.

Soy Protein

Soy protein is a type of protein that does not contain any animal derivatives which makes the perfect for vegetarians and deacons or people who are lactose intolerant.

Soy protein can be taken in shake or bar form and it helps anyone who wants to aid post workout recovery, build lean muscle mass or burn fat.

Hydrolysed Whey Protein

Hydrolysed whey protein is a type of protein that has been hydrolysed in order to make the peptides within its much smaller. The fact that the peptides are smaller than in ‘normal’ protein supplements means that it is faster acting and will get to work on your muscles post workout.

Hydrolysed whey protein is also lactose free, which is something that many people who exercise are looking for.

Whey Isolates

Whey isolates are a type of whey that has been carefully filtered in order to remove the lactose from it. This is a high-quality form of whey that is fast acting and perfect for anyone who does not want to consume whey in their diet.

Whey isolates are available in powder form so you can create a shake in moments and give your body what it needs to recover after working out.

Egg Protein

As the name suggests this is a form of protein that is derived from eggs. As it is only made from the whites of eggs it is naturally low in fat and does not contain high levels of cholesterol.

It can be used by anyone who wants to gain lean muscle or lose body fat and as it is slow to absorb it can be consumed at any time.