#160: Does Protein Powder Actually Help You Build Muscle?

In this episode, I explain whether or not protein powder is actually a muscle builder and growth enhancer like so many believe it to be and how so many tout it as.Protein and muscle have long been linked with each other - and for good reason! Protein is important for building muscle after all.However, with the growing interest in protein and nutrition as well as the emergence many years ago of protein powder supplements (popularity that has in fact continued to grow), we need to explore the notion that protein powder = muscle growth.So does protein powder lead to building some juicy lean muscle mass gains? Do you need protein powder to grow your muscles?In today’s podcast episode, I will cover:Fundamentals of muscle growth nutrition explainedProtein powder 101 (the purpose behind it)Does protein powder help you build muscle? (the big Q answered)Listen to the full episode to learn more about real nutrition and the experiences of a Sports Dietitian.Hope you enjoy!____________________________________________DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Food Knowledgehttps://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/Apply for 90-Day Macro Sherpa Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGsCheck out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4WEmail me: [email protected] find me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitianTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitianTwitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPDLink to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:https://www.theclimbingdietitian.com.au