What Role Does Protein Play in Building Muscle

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What Role Does Protein Play in Building Muscle

• When you work out, some of the muscle tissues
  experience a slight tear and need to be repaired.
  Protein helps in rebuilding and regenerating
  muscle tissues. Amino acids makeup proteins and
  are the building blocks of muscle. Out of these,
  there are some essential amino acids (EAA) that
  have to be got through diet or supplements as
  they cannot be made by the body. Some diet
  sources for EAAs are meat, beans, soy and nuts. 
• If opting for a supplement, then you can go for
  different protein supplements pea, quinoa,
  rice, whey, etc. Some things to remember while
  selecting a protein supplement are

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Additives to avoid while buying the best whey
protein powder to build muscle are

• Artificial Flavors They are known to be very
  harmful to health and it is better to avoid
  brands that use them. 
• Thickeners and Gums Xanthum gum (INS 415),
  anti-foaming and anti-caking agents are best
  avoided. 
• Fillers They work as fillers and are a
  cost-cutting technique by many companies. They
  should be avoided. 
• Artificial Sweeteners Ingredients such as
  Saccharin, Sucralose and NutraSweet are not good
  for health and are known to create side effects
  like headaches, digestive issues, etc. 

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• Refined Sugar It is best to avoid drinks
  containing refined sugar as it is said to be
  harmful to health. 
• You should also check for the authenticity of the
  product on the website of the brand. Most
  products have a hologram on the packet. Various
  brands contain different protein quantities per
  scoop. It is good to select a brand that has more
  protein per scoop. You can also check out Mudit
  Goel's answer to Which is the best Indian whey
  protein supplement?