| There are many reasons why people use protein | | | | protein supplements on the market are made |
| supplements, from medical reasons to muscle | | | | directly from milk. Not all are, so you need to |
| recovery following workouts or for weight loss | | | | read all of the labels on supplement products very |
| weight gain diets. Teenagers use protein | | | | carefully. Whey protein is great for athletes and |
| supplements for the same reasons, but are these | | | | bodybuilders to use immediately before and |
| supplements good for a young body that is still | | | | following workouts, because it is easily digested |
| growing? | | | | and its effects begin to take place almost |
| The simple answer would be yes, with conditions. | | | | immediately. Whey is also considered to be a |
| If your teenager wants to add protein | | | | complete protein, because it contains all 22 of the |
| supplements to his or her diet for any reason, | | | | essential and non-essential amino acids. It is an |
| you need to learn more about supplements, which | | | | easy type of protein supplement to mix, and |
| ones are safe and how much your teenager | | | | because it is made from milk proteins, many |
| should be taking. Then, you and your teen can sit | | | | whey supplements taste much better than other |
| down and plan out a sensible diet which includes | | | | types. If your teenager is lactose intolerant, you |
| protein supplements. | | | | should look into other protein supplement options. |
| You and your teen will both benefit from this | | | | Casein: This is another popular type of protein |
| because you will feel good about the sensible diet | | | | supplement, and although it takes longer to digest, |
| plan, and he or she will be thrilled that you were | | | | sometimes as long as seven hours, it provides |
| open to the idea of them using dietary | | | | the body with a steady supply of protein during |
| supplements, allowing them to gain a sense of | | | | this time. Casein is not as easy to mix as whey, |
| maturity by being able to plan their own meals. | | | | and often, it does not taste quite as good. But |
| Protein Supplements for Athletic Kids | | | | with a little bit of imagination, it can easily be |
| One of the main reasons that teenagers decide | | | | incorporated into delicious shakes, smoothies and |
| that they want to use protein supplements is for | | | | a number of your favorite recipes. Because casein |
| energy and muscle recovery and growth. This is | | | | is a milk protein and not a milk sugar, this is a |
| most often seen in teens who are involved in | | | | protein supplement that is okay for lactose |
| sports, especially such sports as weightlifting, | | | | intolerant people to use, as long as they make |
| wrestling or football. Many young people, especially | | | | sure that it has not been combined with a milk |
| boys, when they first get into weightlifting or | | | | product. People who are allergic to milk should |
| bodybuilding want to get bulky and muscular right | | | | avoid casein and try another type of protein, such |
| away, and there are far too many teens who | | | | as rice or soy. |
| resort to using steroids to build muscle mass. | | | | Soy: With so many young people making the |
| You certainly do not want your teen taking | | | | move to vegetarianism these days, soy protein is |
| steroids and other drugs. If they are using protein | | | | quickly becoming a very popular choice for protein |
| supplements, they will be using natural ingredients | | | | supplements. Soy is also a terrific choice for |
| to promote muscle growth as well as muscle | | | | people with allergies and those who are lactose |
| recovery following their workouts. It may not | | | | intolerant. Soy is another protein that is |
| deliver the speedy results that steroids do, but | | | | considered to be a complete protein, and if your |
| the end results will be pretty much the same, | | | | teen is also watching his or her caloric and fat |
| except without the harmful effects. | | | | intake, soy protein contains no saturated fats or |
| When you allow your athletic teen to use protein | | | | cholesterol. Soy is low on the glycemic index, so it |
| supplements, you need to make sure that they | | | | will not cause dramatic rises in blood glucose |
| are still eating a healthy and varied diet. Actually, | | | | levels. Soy is a popular protein for women and |
| you can help them to get even more protein in | | | | can lower the risk of breast cancer. It is safe for |
| their diets by making sure that they are eating | | | | men as well, but remember, it does contain some |
| healthy dinners. Mornings can be hectic, and this is | | | | properties that are somewhat like estrogen. |
| the ideal time for your teen to have a protein | | | | Some people may find that soy causes them to |
| supplement. You can make a delicious shake or | | | | have digestive troubles. If this happens with your |
| smoothie that your teen can take along and drink | | | | teen, you may want to get him or her to try a |
| on the bus on their way to school. This way, they | | | | different type of protein supplement. |
| get the added protein that they want in their | | | | Rice: Here is another great source of protein |
| diets, and you know that they are getting a | | | | supplements for vegetarians and people who are |
| healthy breakfast. | | | | lactose intolerant. Because it is considered to be a |
| Types of Proteins Used in Supplements | | | | hypoallergenic protein, it is terrific for people with |
| If you are worried that your teen will be ingesting | | | | allergies because it is highly unlikely that they will |
| anything unhealthy when they are using protein | | | | have any sort of reaction to it. Rice protein is |
| supplements, stop worrying. There are plenty of | | | | gluten free and is low in fat and carbohydrates, |
| supplements available that are made from natural | | | | so it is great for dieters too. It is usually an |
| ingredients, such as whey, soy and rice. Here is | | | | inexpensive type of protein supplement, and |
| some information about some of the most | | | | because it is essentially flavorless, it can be used |
| popular types of protein supplements that will help | | | | for shakes, smoothies and in recipes without |
| you and your teen choose the right one for their | | | | changing the taste. Rice is an incomplete protein, |
| diet. | | | | so if your teen is using this, make sure that the |
| Whey: This is an all-natural protein. It is actually a | | | | rest of the protein that is needed comes from |
| milk derivative, a byproduct from the | | | | dietary sources provided by you. |
| cheese-making process. In fact, some of the | | | | |