Soy Protein

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Answers to Frequently Asked Soy Protein Questions

Q1: What is soy protein made up of, and how does it differ form other proteins?

A1: Soy protein is a medium-digesting protein derived from soybeans.

• Soy protein is a good option for those who are intolerant of milk-based proteins, those who are vegetarians or vegans, and to women who want the added benefits of the strogen-like properties of soy.
• Soy protein powder is very low in fat, carbohydrates, and cholesterol, making it ideal for thes on low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets.

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Q2: How and when should soy protein be taken for optimal results?

A1: Soy protein is a medium-digesting protein that takes about one to three hours to be absorbed. This makes it ideal for:

• Building and repairing muscles
• Increasing energy
• Repairing cells in the body

The best time to take soy protein powder is in the morning, pre-workout, or post-workout. It can be mixed with water or incorporated into a "shake" or "smoothie". It can also be used in baking.

If you want to maintain a healthy body weight or lose fat...

• The best time to take soy protein is in the morning, pre-workout, or post-workout.

If you want to building lean muscle...

• The time time to take soy protein is in the morning or pre-workout.

If you are a bodybuilder who wants to gain weight...

• The best time to take soy protein is pre-workout.

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Q3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of soy protein?

A3: Whether soy protein powder is right for you will depend upon your exact needs. Take a look at the lists below to determine whether soy protein is the right protein for you.

Advantages of soy protein powder include:

• Soy protein contains no animal protein and is ideal for vegetarians
• Soy protein is low in fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, and lactose
• Soy protein has estrogen-like properties that are beneficial to women.
• Soy protein can be purchased as fully organic soy protein

Disadvantages of soy protein include:

• Soy protein is not used as efficiently as some other proteins.
• Soy protein may not build muscle as quickly as whey.
• The estrogen-like properties in soy protein may cause increased breast tissue in men.

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