Are Protein Supplements Worth the Money?

Researchers at SUNY Buffalo studied the effects of weight training plus protein supplementation in a group of overweight males. All three groups participated in supervised weight training program for 12 weeks. The Control group did not take any protein supplements while the experimental groups took either a soy or a whey protein supplement.

While all the groups gained strength and muscle mass, lowered their percent body-fat and lowered their total cholesterol, there was no significant difference between the three groups.

My recommendation: save the money you would have spent on your protein powder and buy some grass fed ground beef instead. It's high in protein and healthy fat without artificial sweeteners and fillers. And it cost $4-$5 per pound instead of $12-$15!!!


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19284589