Protein supplements have been part of body building for many years, it’s well understood by now that protein consumption after a workout can be very beneficial to lean muscle mass development. For weight loss it can have a desirable effect too as the body has to work harder to process protein and uses more energy in the process. Not to mention protein can help maintain existing muscle mass during a low calorie diet, and the right amount of protein is good for us.

Wey products have over time been considered the top choice for body builders or people wanting to maintain or grow muscle mass because of its perfect combination of muscle-building amino-acids (the building blocks of protein) and its ability to enhance the immune system. It has also shown a rapid utilisation capacity, for maximum protein absorption by the muscles (making it perfect as a post-workout supplement).

But there is another product which competes with Whey: Soy.

More information about Soy can be found here.

Soy protein has often been considered a feminising product and thus making it harder to gain lean muscles mass then its buddy Whey. For example, the isoflavones found in soy are thought to upset hormone balance, and result in the aforementioned unwanted testosterone and estrogen changes in addition to thyroid problems.

However Soy Protein, extracted from the leguminous soybean plant that has been found in the food chain for over 5,000 years. It is the only plant-based protein considered to be a high-quality protein, containing all of the essential amino acids in the ratios needed to support growth and development.

Soy is comprised of 30% carbohydrate (15% of this is fibre), 38% protein, 18% oil (85% of this unsaturated), and 14% moisture. Soy contains all nine essential amino-acids, in the perfect ratio for health and well-being.

Recent studies into Soy Protein suggest it does not decrease testosterone and raise estrogen, as previously thought.

So Whey, Soy or a mix of both?

When it comes down to it, there is valid debate for the positive effects of both. Personally, I find Soy desirable as doesn’t have the same digestive issues as Whey, but that’s a personal choice and can be different for different people.

So experts suggest a mix of both, of course if you’re a peace keeper then you would agree. My best recommendation is try both and see what works.

Our bodies are unique and respond differently based on hundreds of internal and external factors, it’s also my belief to listen to our bodies and hear what it has to say. So in this example if I was to find Whey to perform better then Soy and I mean more lean muscle mass and the comfortable digestion I’d sick to the program, however that was not the case I would experiment, seek some advise and find something which worked.

Create Yourself offers quality Soy Protein supplements. Like all our products they are tried, tested and recommended by us.

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