Protein is without doubt the most important supplement in anyones diet whether you are trying to gain lean muscle or reduce body fat with a lack of protein in your diet you will be significantly hindering your results. Protein shakes have come on alongway since the early days they are now great value for money with great taste & mixability. There are a number of types of protein the most commonly used is Whey Protein which is a fast digesting protein perfect for use immediately post-workout when your muscles are screaming for some key nutrients enriched with amino acids! By consuming Whey Protein (Whey Isolate and Whey Concentrate) immediately post workout you will increase the rate in which your body recovers reducing the amount of time you have DOMs (Delayed onset of Muscle Soreness).

If you are looking for a slower release protein which will feed your muscles for upto 6 hours and can be taken between meals or before bed then you will require something that contains Micellar Casein, Milk Protein or Egg Protein all of these are slow release and can either be found on there own or in conjuction with Whey Concentrate & Isolate as a multi-staged release product.