Is Whey Protein Necessary

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Is Whey Protein Necessary

• It depends on your goal for taking protein
  powder. Different people have different goals.
  You need to check why you need protein and how
  much do you need. If you workout a lot and are
  working towards muscle building or weight loss,
  then you can take protein powder. There are
  different kinds of products in the market and it
  is best to read the ingredients before selecting
  anyone. Some products contain fillers that
  increase the weight and contain less protein. The
  kind of protein you go for also matters.

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• Authenticity Go for reputed brands, and buy the
  product from authorized dealers, shops and sites.
  There are a lot of fake brands in the market and
  it is important to be careful of them. 
• Additives Many brands add a lot of additives.
  Unflavoured protein powders are relatively
  cleaner than others. Additives, for most part can
  be avoided. Some of them are Artificial
  Sweeteners (Erythritol, Acesulfame Potassium,
  Saccharin, Aspartame, Sucralose, etc.), Gums
  Thickeners Examples are Xanthum Gum, Acacia Gum,
  etc. , Vegetable Oils Fats, Artificial Colours
  Flavours
• Nutritionist Speak to your nutritionist before
  starting anything. Check your actual protein
  needs as well as your exercise routine. Try to
  include a lot of natural protein foods. 

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• Dont over consume protein powders as they can
  lead to digestion issues and protein toxicity. It
  is best to take them in moderation based on your
  requirement and workout needs. You should also
  compare products before buying them and there are
  sites to help with product comparison. I use
  Wikisheets for product comparison and it helps me
  save time of market research.