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Egg Protein
Frequently Asked Egg Protein Questions
Q1: What is egg protein powder made up of, and how does it differ from other protein powders?
Q2: How and when should egg protein be taken for optimal results?
Q3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of egg protein?
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Answers to Frequently Asked Egg Protein Questions
Q1. What is egg protein powder made up of, and how does it differ from other protein powders?
A1: Egg protein powder is derived from egg,s and is a medium-digesting protein that takes from one and a half to three hours to absorb.
- Egg protein powder is virtually fat- and cholesterol-free, as both fat and cholesterol are removed from the egg protein.
- Egg protein powder is terrific for bodybuilders, as it allows maximum use of nitrogen, which contributes to muscle gain.
- Egg protein powder also contains more amino acids than any other protein.
Back to topQ2: How and when should egg protein be taken for optimal results?
A2: Since egg protein is a medium digesting protein, it can be taken more or less any time, except ideally for after your workout (whey is best) or before bed (casein is best). Those who have fairly intense exercise and weight lifting programs—whether their goal is to maintain weight, lose weight, build lean muscle, or gain muscle mass—benefit most by taking egg protein powder between meals. Egg protein powder can be mixed with water or other ingredients such as milk/juice, yogurt, and various fruits, to make a "shake" or "smoothie" and can also be incorporated into baked goods.
Q3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of egg protein?
A3: Like all protein powders, egg protein has its advantages and disadvantages. Whether or not egg protein is right for you will depend upon whether the pros outweigh the cons for your particular needs.
Advantages of egg protein powder include:
- Egg protein has more amino acid content than other protein.
- Egg protein powder allows you to use maximum nitrogen, which builds muscle.
- Egg protein powder is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat.
- Egg protein is versatile and can be consumed at most times throughout the day.
- Egg protein is easy—no hard boiling of eggs or cooking egg whites!
Disadvantages of egg protein powder includes:
- Egg protein powder is expensive.
- You may get more protein benefit from eating less-expensive hard boiled eggs.
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