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The basic building blocks of muscle are Amino Acids. Protein is made of Amino Acids and is an essential ingredient for building muscle. Without protein you cannot build muscle! For the average person who wants to build muscle you should have between 1-2 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight each day. A convenient form of high quality protein can be found in protein powders, bars and shakes and all with mouth watering flavours. Gone are the days when protein powder use to taste discusting when mixed with your favourite milk, juice or water, nowadays protein powders have undergone a massive overhaul to make them taste great. It’s hard to think that some of the protein powders are good for you when they taste just like a chocolate milkshake!

Before selecting a protein, it is imperative that you understand the purpose of the various different forms of protein. If you are looking for a protein solely to assist recovery, then you wouldn't select a protein high in carboyhydrates. We have provided an overview of the various different types of protein to help assist you in your selection.