- Whey protein. The best whey powders on the market contain whey protein isolate and/or whey protein hydrolysates—the purest forms of whey, which digest the fastest.
- Casein protein.
- Egg white protein.
- Beef protein.
Does protein naturally build muscle?
Protein is important, to be sure. After all, your muscles are made of protein, and your body requires adequate protein in the diet in order to have the building blocks it needs to build up muscle mass. But protein alone won't do. You need to pay attention to the rest of your diet as well.
What protein is best for beginners?
- Protein is an essential part of performance nutrition that's nothing new.
- Tuna (100 grams canned in water): 25.5 grams.
- Chicken (100 grams breast, cooked): 30 grams.
- Tofu (100 grams): 8 grams.
- Lentils (100 grams cooked, without added fat): 9 grams.
- 1 egg: 6 grams.
- 1 egg white: 3 grams.
How much protein do you need to build muscle as a beginner?
To increase muscle mass in combination with physical activity, it is recommended that a person that lifts weights regularly or is training for a running or cycling event eat a range of 1.2-1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, or 0.5 to 0.8 grams per pound of body weight.