BUSTED: 5 BIGGEST PROTEIN MYTHS

It is high time to put these age-old rumours to rest.

MYTH 1: PROTEIN IS PROTEIN

No, there are so many types of protein at the molecular level (whey, casein, isolate, etc.) For instance: Quick-release proteins like Whey hit the muscles at a faster rate and are therefore quintessential for post/ intra-workout. Sustained-release proteins like Casein have a slower rate of absorption, hence recommended for intake at night.

MYTH 2: A LOT OF PROTEIN IS HARD ON THE KIDNEY

Unless you are on a dialysis or devouring a full tub of protein powder each day, your kidneys will be fine. But, you need to drink a lot of water, when you are digesting a lot of protein. You must drink a good amount of water anyway.

MYTH 3: PROTEIN IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR KIDS

No, kids need protein. Once the children are out of their infancy stage, they grow rapidly and develop new muscle tissues. So, they actually need more protein at this time as their metabolism rate is igniting faster than it ever will.

MYTH 4: WEIGHT-LOSS GUARANTY WITH PROTEIN

If you are not an active protein user, your body can break-down excess protein into molecular substrates that'll end up going through glycolysis just like carbs. And if you're not using it, it will end up at the same place. So you will get gains, but in your gut.

MYTH 5: COOKING DEGRADES THE PROTEIN

Seriously; you can't drive the protein out of your protein powder by cooking it. If you really want to be creative, bake a few protein cupcakes, muffins or cookies with your protein powder, they'll have as much protein punch as your protein shake.