Do I Need Protein Supplement for Muscle Gain
                     Do I Need Protein Supplement for Muscle Gain
• No. It is not compulsory to take supplements, but many people take 
them these days. You can also get proteins from your diet. Some 
protein-rich foods are pulses, eggs, vegetables, nuts, milk, cheese, etc. 
If you plan to take a protein supplement, then be sure to check the 
product ingredients. 
• Amino acids play an important role in muscle development. BCAA 
stands for Branched Chain Amino Acid and there are three important 
BCAAs – Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine. They are grouped together 
since they have a molecular structure that branches to one side. BCAAs 
are required by the body as they might help with many things such as 
reduction of muscle damage and building muscle mass
• You can take supplements made from different sources like peas, 
milk, quinoa, rice, plants, soya, etc. Whey protein supplements have 
become really popular now. Whey protein is obtained from milk and 
is said to contain 9 essential amino acids. Whey protein and casein 
are the two proteins found in milk. Casein digests slowly in the body 
when compared to whey protein. There are many 
popular whey protein brands in India  such as MuscleBlaze, ON, 
Oziva, NutraBay, etc. It is tough to decide the best protein 
supplement for muscle repair.
• Some people might experience certain reactions to taking 
whey protein supplements. This could be due to taking it in excess or 
because their system doesn’t tolerate it. Some issues include nausea, 
stomach pain, reduction in hunger, skin problems like acne, tiredness, 
etc. Many brands add a lot of additives. Always read through the 
additives and find out more about them. 
• Some common additives are artificial colours, artificial flavours, 
artificial sweeteners (Erythritol, Acesulfame Potassium, Saccharin, 
Aspartame, Sucralose, etc.), Gums & Thickeners, Vegetable Oils & 
Fats, etc.