Proteins have long been one of the most recognized and used supplements of our time, however in today's market it can be difficult to recognize a quality product , in this space we will try to focus attention on particular factors necessary to make the right choice.
First of all, the user can rely on the presence of the numerous certifications available today: Isolac, Optipep, Volac. Without a doubt, the presence of one of these certifications is able to guarantee us notable quality. At the same time, the price must also necessarily be proportionate to the product. A price that is too low must lead us to doubt the quality of the product and the marketing chain.
When judging the quality of proteins, we almost always focus, and rightly so, on the origin of the milk and the cattle's diet (fed grass). This is a very important detail, but we must know that proteins are composed not only of whey concentrate or isolate but also of other ingredients that are often underestimated.
Many producers, in order to reduce costs, use cutting proteins with silicon dioxide, maltodextrins, cyclodextrins, this practice affects the quality of the product and in some cases its digestibility.
It is very difficult to know if a product has been faked and the only useful element can be the price for the same product.
When purchasing proteins, pay attention to the label or alternatively ask the retailer for information. Flavoring and artificial sugars are other essential components that should not be underestimated and can take a product from bad to exceptional or vice versa.
Always prefer natural flavours and, in the case of cocoa, choose products with Belgian cocoa if available.
Essentially chemical sugars, in some cases, may not be of excellent quality: acesulfame aspartame, sodium cyclamate, and others have long been the subject of controversy and studies regarding their alleged toxicity. Prefer sucralose.
It is also important to inform users that all these molecules are the subject of ongoing research and that over time their risk level has been lowered or raised depending on the study conducted and the results obtained.
All this information can be obtained from the label on the product or by asking the retailer.
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