Protein and sports nutrition

Compare the protein source, protein per serving, ingredients and format. Start with your usual diet and tolerance of the ingredients.

Compare the protein source, protein per 100 g and per serving, flavour and allergens. The word “isolate” alone does not confirm lactose-free status.

They are different forms of whey protein ingredients. Compare the finished product label: its protein, fat and carbohydrate content depends on the specific blend.

Look for an explicit lactose-free statement on the selected product. Do not decide from “isolate”, “light” or low sugar content alone.

Check the protein source, full ingredients, nutrition and vegan labelling. Pea, rice and soy products can differ in flavour and texture.

Check the named protein ingredient, protein per serving and added ingredients. Do not assess a product from its category name alone.

Casein is a milk protein. Check ingredients, nutrition, allergens and the consistency described by the manufacturer.

Use the liquid and powder amounts stated by the manufacturer. Pour liquid into a clean shaker first, add powder and mix thoroughly.

Compare protein, carbohydrate and energy values: gainers and protein blends can have different ratios. The name does not replace the nutrition table.

Check the ingredients and creatine per serving. The same powder weight in a pure product and flavoured blend does not necessarily provide the same creatine amount.

Compare creatine per recommended serving, serving count and ingredients. One gummy does not necessarily equal one serving of powder.

Check the amino acid names, amounts per serving and additional ingredients. The stated BCAA ratio does not describe the full serving weight.

Check the amino acid list, amounts per recommended serving and format. A general complex name does not reveal the full ingredients.

Look for caffeine per recommended serving, not just the flavour name or total blend weight. Include coffee, tea and other caffeine sources in your assessment.

Check minerals, carbohydrates and the prepared drink serving. Products in these categories can have different ingredients and dilution instructions.