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Written by Jack Schrupp & endorsed by Baylee Reller, RDN
What is animal protein powder?
There are several types of animal-based protein powders, the most common being whey, casein, and egg white. Whey and casein are byproducts of cheese and yogurt making. Egg whites come from pasteurized chicken eggs. Other types of animal-based protein powder include collagen and beef protein isolates. I will talk more about what an isolate is later in this article.
Animal proteins, unlike most plant proteins, are complete proteins, meaning they provide all of the amino acids that your body needs, but cannot produce on its own. They also tend to be highly bioavailable, meaning they are easy for your body to digest and absorb. I could spend days comparing the amino acid profile and bioavailability of each type of animal-based protein powder, but the truth is that any type of protein powder can help you meet your fitness and nutrition goals. In other words, as long as you are eating a balanced diet, no one type of animal protein is considerably better than another from a nutritional standpoint.