Here is a quick guide to know the total grams of protein you are consuming:Ĥ0 grams of paneer, egg, chicken, soya - 7 gramsīasis the gap, people need to see if they can take up their natural protein intake or they really need a protein supplement. Whey and soya proteins are considered to be the best forms of protein but it is important to assess whether you need any additional dose of protein. The Wada list of banned substances carries all the banned ingredients like dopamine etc which can be referred to online.” Moreover, it is important that you go through the contents of your protein powder and ensure that it doesn’t have banned ingredients. It is best for them to take it from natural dietary sources like eggs, milk products, chicken and soy. Even for pregnant and lactating women, we have to first assess how much they can supplement their diet with natural sources and then add nutritional supplements.” Mumbai-based Dr Bhakti Samant, chief dietician, Kokilaben Hospital adds, "Boosting extra protein puts extra load on kidney and in extreme cases can lead to acute kidney injury."ĭr Charu adds, “People who workout for an hour every day do not need extra protein. Or if someone has a kidney disease, any random protein powder could compromise their overall kidney function. For example, if a lactose intolerant person is recommended whey protein, it will prove detrimental because it is a product derived from dairy. Delhi-based Dr Ruchika Jain, dietician, Aakash Healthcare warns, “It is important to calculate one’s daily requirement of protein and also consider their health records to suggest the best protein powder. Most people pick protein powders without consulting a certified nutritionist.
One has to remember that a diet high in protein puts excess pressure on the kidneys, since kidneys are responsible for processing protein.” So it is important to assess your overall protein intake, before jumping to the conclusion that your body needs more protein. Most people don’t realise that even a regular Indian vegetarian who consumes dal and has low quantity of milk products consumes anything between 0.6-0.8 grams of protein per kg body weight. Delhi-based Dr Charu Dua, head of the Department Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj explains, “Every second day I get people asking me for a protein powder recommendation.