Benefits of Drinking a Protein Drink

Protein drinks have long been favored by professional athletes to improve their performance, but many fitness-, health- and weight-conscious people also drink them for their health benefits. They are a smart snack to reach for to satisfy food cravings after a workout.

Recovery

• The protein in a protein drink replenishes muscle glycogen, which helps people recover from intense workouts, according to Webmd.com (see link in Resources).

Weight Loss

• Protein drinks can assist in weight loss by supplying the body with the recommended amount of the nutrient.

Alertness

• A protein drink can also enhance your mental alertness (see link in Resources).

Performance

• A test conducted with cyclists showed improved performance after drinking a protein drink during a rest period (see link in Resources).

Muscle Repair

• These drinks can help repair muscle damage incurred by serious weightlifters.

Energy

• Protein drinks can increase your energy level.