Are protein shakes bad for you?

Are protein shakes bad for you?
There are still many misconceptions regarding protein shakes.people often mistake them for steroids, But protein shakes are purely nutritional; unlike steroids, they have no direct influence on your hormones. 

Another source of confusion is the differentiation between a 'mass gainer' and a protein shake. Mass gainers are used as an aid to bulking up. They typically include a large amount of simple carbohydrates that get delivered straight to your muscles. These serve a purpose after a workout when the muscle's energy is depleted, but use them at the wrong time and the end result is fat gain. Protein shakes, by contrast, deliver amino acids to muscle cells, helping them to recover after strenuous workouts.

Which protein shake should I choose?
Whey is the most common base for the protein powder, as it contains all of the nine essential amino acids that facilitate the healing of damaged muscles.



There are three main types of whey protein: 
.isolate
.hydrolysate
.concentrate

Isolate yields a high level of protein and is low on allergenics, making it a good option for the lactose intolerant. Hydrolysate is produced in a way that effectively means it has been predigested, so its rate of absorption by the body is super fast. Concentrate, meanwhile, is the cheapest option, as the effects of its protein content are offset by its significant fat and cholesterol levels.Serious athletes tend to use hydrolysate – so it will come as no surprise that hydrolysate is also the most expensive of the three options.