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Whether you deal with lactose intolerance or choose to avoid milk for some other reason, finding a suitable protein powder can be a tricky business. After all, whey and casein – the two most common options – are both derived from milk. Fortunately, there are many options out there that do not find their roots in the white stuff. But this creates another set of problems. How do you know which protein powder to use? What is the best non-dairy protein powder? As is often the case, “best” i...

Whether you deal with lactose intolerance or choose to avoid milk for some other reason, finding a suitable protein powder can be a tricky business. After all, whey and casein – the two most common options – are both derived from milk. Fortunately, there are many options out there that do not find their roots in the white stuff. But this creates another set of problems. How do you know which protein powder to use? What is the best non-dairy protein powder? As is often the case, “best” i...

It's easy to assume that protein powders are fairly simple, straightforward supplements. After all, all you really need to look at is the protein content, right? No. Not really. In addition to examining the entire list of ingredients for potentially harmful additives, there is one more element you should be concerned with: amino acids. What Are Amino Acids? As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are the building blocks of life. Every cell, tissue and hormon...

It's easy to assume that protein powders are fairly simple, straightforward supplements. After all, all you really need to look at is the protein content, right? No. Not really. In addition to examining the entire list of ingredients for potentially harmful additives, there is one more element you should be concerned with: amino acids. What Are Amino Acids? As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are the building blocks of life. Every cell, tissue and hormon...

For a long time, milk-based proteins like whey and casein have ruled the protein powder landscape. But, could there be a reason why someone would opt for a dairy free protein powder instead? As it turns out, there are several advantages to going dairy free. 1) Lactose Intolerance – Milk, and protein powders derived from it, contain a form of sugar called lactose. In order to break this compound down and use it, you require a specialized enzyme (somewhat confusingly) called lactase. Accordi...

For a long time, milk-based proteins like whey and casein have ruled the protein powder landscape. But, could there be a reason why someone would opt for a dairy free protein powder instead? As it turns out, there are several advantages to going dairy free. 1) Lactose Intolerance – Milk, and protein powders derived from it, contain a form of sugar called lactose. In order to break this compound down and use it, you require a specialized enzyme (somewhat confusingly) called lactase. Accordi...

For a long time, there have been many – including dietary experts – who felt like there was strong evidence suggesting that people should limit their intake of animal protein. While the science at work here has been largely controversial, the debate was reignited several months ago when a new study raised more concerns over both red and processed meat. Possible Cancer Link Although evidence for a link between red and processed meat and cancer has been mounting for several years, a 2015 ...

For a long time, there have been many – including dietary experts – who felt like there was strong evidence suggesting that people should limit their intake of animal protein. While the science at work here has been largely controversial, the debate was reignited several months ago when a new study raised more concerns over both red and processed meat. Possible Cancer Link Although evidence for a link between red and processed meat and cancer has been mounting for several years, a 2015 ...

Both athletes and everyday men are commonly – though not always verbally – concerned with their testosterone levels. Not only is the hormone linked with energy, sex drive and overall well-being, but low testosterone can also have a dramatic impact on your body composition. It's also important to note that women produce testosterone as well, just at much lower levels. Clearly, then, testosterone is a pretty important chemical to the entire human experience. It is especially key for the f...

Both athletes and everyday men are commonly – though not always verbally – concerned with their testosterone levels. Not only is the hormone linked with energy, sex drive and overall well-being, but low testosterone can also have a dramatic impact on your body composition. It's also important to note that women produce testosterone as well, just at much lower levels. Clearly, then, testosterone is a pretty important chemical to the entire human experience. It is especially key for the f...