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Vegetarian Protein Powder is Not a Myth

Author: Namit Malgaonkar
by Namit Malgaonkar
Posted: Dec 02, 2018

The vegetarian struggle with finding the right protein supplement is well documented across the internet. However, there is a solution.Around the world, scientists, doctors and nutritionists feel that acquiring adequate protein from a vegetarian diet isn’t possible. Most people need around 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body mass. This number tends to rise with people who have active lifestyles, and those who exercise regularly, with their requirement being around 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body mass. Vegetarians, limited by their inability consume meat, and in some cases, eggs, struggle to get their daily requirement of protein from just their diet?

Do Vegetarian protein powders exist? How are they made?

Yes, vegetarian protein powders are available around the world, and they can be made of Whey Protein, Soy Protein, Hemp Protein, Yellow Pea Protein and a host of other sources. While all these protein powders can have a positive impact on quantities of protein available in the body, Whey Protein’s easily digestible nature, ensures that it remains at the top of the pile for consideration. Whey Protein is a by-product of the cheese manufacturing process, with the curds going on to form cheese, and the liquid whey-by-product being rich in protein content.

But doesn’t the cheese-making process involve the use of rennet? Then how can Whey Protein be vegetarian?

Cheese-making requires the use of rennet to separate the whey from the curds, but the source of the rennet is what allows some manufacturers to call their product vegetarian. Avvatar Absolute 100% Whey Protein Powder is vegetarian as the rennet used in processing cheese at their production facilities is microbial rennet. Microbial rennet produces a similar effect to animal rennet, but is made using the help of microbes, which ensures by-products of the production process are also vegetarian.

Aren’t all Whey Protein supplements vegetarian then?Many Whey Protein manufacturers use animal rennet, which means that the protein produced as a by-product of the cheese-making process may not be completely vegetarian. In addition, some of these Whey Protein Supplements may also have egg albumin to augment the quantity and quality of the protein.

What makes Avvatar Absolute 100% Whey Protein a good choice then?Avvatar Absolute 100% Whey Protein is perfect for vegetarians looking to bluk-up or enhance their fitness levels. It is also Gluten and Soy-free, which means that those with soy or gluten related allergies can safely consume it. It contains 5.5 grams of branch-chain amino-acids in each scoop, which are critical towards muscle recovery and regeneration. The 4.2 grams of glutamic acid help regulate acid levels in the body, and ensure proper functioning of the immune and digestive systems.

So how much whey protein should a person consume every day?To ensure optimum muscle growth and regeneration, an active individual should consume between 1.5 – 2 grams of whey protein per kilogram of their current body weight. This ensures that the body gets the required quantity of protein to grow and regenerate appropriately. Along with this, an individual must get adequate sleep and monitor their diet to get the desired result over time. A higher consumption of whey protein on a daily basis would lead to wastage, and it would be removed from the body.

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