Protein for athletes. Why is it so important?

Protein is essential for athletes!

The right amount of protein every day should be ingested primarily by physically active people, including professional athletes who have an increased demand for protein. Athletes' muscles that are damaged during intensive training need to be rebuilt and regenerated. For this purpose, they should be provided with protein - a key building block - which, as proven in studies, helps to grow and maintain muscle mass. In addition, protein also contributes to maintaining healthy bones. This is extremely important for recreational and competitive athletes, who strain their skeletal system during training and may be exposed to more or less serious injuries.

So it seems reasonable to ask what protein will be suitable for athletes?

Sources of protein for athletes?

It is easy to guess that one of the main ways to provide the body with the right amount of protein is a varied and balanced diet. Natural sources of protein for athletes are:

• Eggs,
• Legumes,
• Fish and seafood,
• White and red meat,
• Nuts and certain seeds,
• Dairy products.

In some cases, however, it is difficult to maintain a diet. Lack of time, capabilities or skills may prove to be a big limitation to follow the rules of healthy eating, which is why it is often recommended to use protein supplements, containing wholesome proteins with a rich amino acid profile. High quality dietary supplements allow the body to provide an appropriate portion of protein, which can come from a variety of sources in a simple and quick way.

What type of protein for athletes?

In the case of protein for athletes, specialists recommend the use of dietary supplements containing whey protein - considered to be one of the best sources of protein for people who train regularly.

Beginners and experienced athletes can opt for the Olimp Sport Nutrition protein supplements, which not only have an excellent taste, but above all have been produced using advanced technology and high quality raw materials tested for purity. Adherence to the standards of a pharmaceutical company is a guarantee of true quality, which is best proved by such supplements as: Whey Protein Complex 100% (combination of concentrate and whey protein isolate) or Pure Whey Isolate 95 (whey protein isolate). These products come in the form of an easily soluble powder, which after preparation with water or milk allows to prepare an exceptionally tasty shake and supplement the diet with a complete protein and amino acid profile, including BCAA.

Another and equally advantageous solution for athletes and at the same time a delicious reward after an exhausting workout can be the Olimp Protein Bar or the Olimp Protein Snack protein cake. Both products are a form of a healthy, protein snack which is an excellent alternative to sweets. In addition, their small size and delicious flavours allow you to provide your diet with a solid portion of protein in virtually any situation.