How to Choose the Best Protein Powder for One's Body

Many protein powders are just a lot of fluff with fancy titles to make people buy them and think that they do something for their bodies. Be sure to look for a protein powder that has the correct biological value, easy digestibility, and make sure that it has a full range of amino acids. Whey is an important ingredient as well. Some protein powders claim heated whey is better, but that is not so. If people cannot decide, they should talk to a salesperson.

Key Takeaways:

It is likely people will find one of two widely used protein measurements on the label of their protein powder. Use these measures to determine which protein powder is appropriate for them.
Biological Value determines how much of the protein is available to their bodies. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 100 with 100 being 100% protein availability.
The amino acid profile measurement details how many amino acids are present in the protein powder. It does not however measure how much of each amino acid is present.

“Biological value (BV) is represented on a scale of 0-100, 100 being the highest bioavailability. BV determines how much of the digested protein stays in the body, measured by the amount of nitrogen in one’s food, feces, and urine.”