Protein drinks promote muscle building and growth, but just which one is right for your individual needs?
Soy, whey and casein are three types of proteins used to help build and repair your body.
Each protein has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, whey is fast-digesting, which is optimal for getting to your muscles quickly post-workout. On the other hand, too much whey protein just turns into extra calories.
To help decide which protein is best for you -- whey, soy or casein -- Dr. Jennifer Sacheck joins Melanie Cole, MS, to give you the facts and help you decide.
Soy, whey and casein are three types of proteins used to help build and repair your body.
Each protein has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, whey is fast-digesting, which is optimal for getting to your muscles quickly post-workout. On the other hand, too much whey protein just turns into extra calories.
To help decide which protein is best for you -- whey, soy or casein -- Dr. Jennifer Sacheck joins Melanie Cole, MS, to give you the facts and help you decide.
Dr. Jennifer Sacheck is an Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She also holds a faculty appointment in the Tisch College of Citizenship at Tufts. Dr. Sacheck earned her Master's degree in Exercise Science, her Ph.D. in Nutrition Science from Tufts University, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School in muscle physiology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and an active member of The Obesity Society.