Which Protein Supplements Are Best?

If you’re like me, you’re constantly on the hunt for the best protein powder; best in terms of quality and taste. Female athletic training and strength coach John Paul Catanzaro has some good tips about choosing a protein powder, as well as suggested brands.

Here are Catanzaro’s 4 protein supplement tips:

1. Cycle your supplements so that your body does not get used to them, thereby decreasing their effect.


2. For variety sakes alone, it breaks the monotony and allows you to try different brands.
   
3. Take advantage of the unique qualities offered by various brands. Switch the powders you use on a frequent basis to not develop any food intolerances or even worse allergies.


4. A blend that combines various protein sources (i.e. casein, egg, whey, and even beef if you can find it) is your best bet.

Catanzaro recommends MD+ Myosin Protein Complex, Beverly International Muscle Provider, Biotest Low-Carb GROW!, and Dorian Yates Approved ProPeptide.

He also has a "bedtime concoction" consisting of 1 scoop of vanilla flavored Xtreme Formulations Ultra Peptide added to a mixture of ricotta (whey) and cottage (casein) cheese. Whey gets into your system fast while casein is a slow releasing protein, so this combination provides both an anabolic and anticatabolic effect during sleep.

Myosin Protein Lo Carb Solutions!, which you can get from BodyBuilding.com, is also an effective protein mix that combines both fast and slow proteins. And it’s actually specifically designed for the sleep cycle and nighttime nutrition.