Protein is one of the three essential components of the human diet, along with carbohydrates and fats. It provides the raw material for muscle construction and repair. A supplement is any addition to a diet to achieve a particular nutritional goal. Protein Supplements are available in fluid, powder, and solid food formulations. There are different types of protein supplements available in the market like:

Date:   12/15/2008 9:02:32 AM ( 16 y ago)

Even for the most health conscious people, balancing a healthy and nutritive diet along with today's fast-paced lifestyle is a daunting task. Many of us are not even aware that probably the diet regime that we are following is not fulfilling our daily requirements. Finding the time, or even the motivation, to maintain a healthy diet may seem near impossible. In such circumstances, supplementing your diet with the adequate amount of nutrition is no brainer!

Step into Health section of a shopping mall and you're likely to see stacks of protein-packed powders and bars, often accompanied by pictures of people with action-figure bodies. In the past few years, protein supplements have been one of the hottest topics in nutrition. According to its proponents, they can help with everything from weight loss to muscle building to improved performance. So what is the truth about the claim for protein supplements?

What are Protein Supplements?