If your goal is to feel, look, and perform your best, protein needs to be a part of the plan. While high-protein diets are typically associated with bodybuilders and athletes, in reality protein is an essential part of any diet.

The Benefits of Protein

Support Muscle Building

Protein is a vital nutrient for muscle repair and growth.

When we exercise, our muscles experience tiny tears. It's through repairing these tears that muscles grow stronger. Protein provides the necessary building blocks for this repair process.

Support Recovery

In addition to aiding muscle growth, protein can expedite post-workout recovery. Consuming protein after a workout can replenish lost nutrients and may help reduce muscle soreness.

Keeps You Satiated

As discussed in this  2008 review, of the three macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat), protein is the most satiating. This means it can keep you feeling fuller for longer, helping to curb cravings and stick to your nutrition goals.

Energy Source

Although our bodies primarily use carbohydrates for energy, protein can also step in as a fuel source when needed. This is particularly useful during intense physical activity or in periods of fasting.

This is partially why the building blocks of protein, like branched chain amino acids, are popular on their own as an intra-workout supplement.

Hormone Production

Many hormones, such as insulin and growth hormone, are made of proteins. A lack of protein can hinder the production of these crucial hormones, disrupting optimal bodily function.

Structural Integrity

Think of protein like the bricks that make the foundation of any building. Without protein, everything from our hair, to our skin, to our organs will suffer.

Hundreds of other bodily functions

Proteins are also the building blocks of enzymes, which are crucial for thousands of bodily functions.

By now you get the point, you can’t live without protein, and it should be one of the foundations of any diet.

8 Benefits of Protein Powder

Eating adequate protein with every meal isn’t easy. This is especially true if you train hard, since you’ll have higher protein demands. 

This is where a protein powder supplement can be an excellent tool, making it easier to get in the protein you need, when you need it. Here are benefits specific to high-quality protein powder supplements.

Fast-Digesting, or Slow-Digesting

You probably know about the idea of the “post-workout window” and the famed whey protein shake. While this has come under scientific scrutiny, it gets the point across that one of the advantages of protein powders is their rate of digestion.

Sometimes, you’ll want a fast digesting protein. In this case, you can use whey protein as an option. Other times, you might want a slow drip of amino acids, to give your body the protein it needs for hours. In those situations, you can turn to a high-quality casein protein.

Protein powders give you fast-digesting options and slow-digesting options depending on what you need.

Convenience

It’s a lot easier to throw a scoop of protein in your blender bottle than it is to grill chicken or steak. You can’t beat the convenience of protein powders. It’s easy on the go, with about 30 seconds of prep time.

It’s great to get in an extra “meal” when you know you need the protein.

Easy to Help Hit Your Macros

If you’re following a strict nutrition plan, protein powder is a great tool to hit your protein macros. In many diets, the protein recommendations approach around 1 gram per pound of body weight. This is a lot of protein, and protein powder can make it easy to hit your protein target.

Versatility

Of course, a shake is great. But protein powders can be used for much more than that. Add them to your oatmeal, use them in cooking, or throw some in your coffee to boost the protein.

Options for Any Diet

Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or lactose intolerant, there are protein powders options for you. 

Amino Acid Profile for Growth

In the case of Kaged, all of our proteins are complete proteins, with ample essential amino acids and branched-chain amino acids. This can be especially valuable for vegetarians and vegans who don’t always get enough complete protein sources.

Cost-Effective

While the upfront cost of protein powder might seem high, when broken down by serving, it's often more cost-effective than other high-quality protein sources. Think of your tub with 20 scoops as the base for 20 meals.

Long Shelf Life

Unlike fresh protein sources, protein powder has a much longer shelf life, so you can stock up without worrying about spoilage.

We’re not saying protein powders are better than other protein options, nor are they a substitute. However, they’re a great option to include as part of a complete diet for all of these reasons. 

At Kaged, We Know That The Right Protein Depends on Your Lifestyle and Goals

That’s why we have 6 different types of protein. Today we’ll give you a complete breakdown of who they’re for, what’s in them, what the differences are, and what their benefits are. That way you can make the protein powder choice for you.

Similarities Across All Kaged Protein Powders

Before that, let’s talk about what’s non-negotiable about the quality of all of our protein powders. With Kaged, we put quality above all else. Here’s what that means.

Third-Party Tested for Banned Substances and Informed-Sport Certified

All of our protein powders of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) third-party tested. This means, an independent group inspects and verifies the efficacy. For you, it means everything on the label is what’s in the product, and nothing else.

We take this a step further, as all of our protein powders are also Informed-Sport Certified. This ensures that there are NO banned substances, so they’re safer for athletes competing at any level. 

100% Isolate Forms, the Purer Form of Protein Powder

Whether it’s whey, casein, or pea, we only use the purest form of protein powder available, what’s called “isolate.”

As we discuss in this article on  whey isolate vs whey concentrate, isolate forms have higher protein content, with less fat, sugar, and other fillers. If it’s a dairy-based protein, this means it has less lactose.

It also means  you get more protein by volume.

High in EAAs and BCAAs

All of our protein powders also have an abundance of essential amino acids, and branched-chain amino acids. The EAAs are the amino acids that your body can’t make on its own. We have to get them through our diet. The BCAAs, leucine, isoleucine, and valine, are important for their role in muscle protein synthesis. 

This is even true in our plant-based protein powder, Plantein, which has an amino acid profile comparable to whey.

Clean Sources

In addition, all of our proteins are  free of flavors or colors from artificial sources, gluten-free, and non-GMO.

Whey Protein Isolate

Whey protein isolate is considered the standard of protein powders because it’s fast-digesting, mixes easily, and tastes great.

Whey protein is a high-quality protein derived from dairy milk, specifically from the liquid left over during the cheese-making process known as whey.

It's rich in essential amino acids, fast-digesting, and is especially lauded for its muscle recovery and growth benefits due to its high branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) content.

The isolate form is ultra-filtered, so it has less sugar and fat, and more protein. 

It’s great after a workout, in the morning, or anytime you need fast-digesting protein.

Key Features of Kaged Whey Protein Isolate

• Fast-digesting protein.
• Ultrafiltered
• ProHydrolase® enzymes to improve digestion 

Flavors

• Chocolate
• Vanilla
• Chocolate Peanut Butter
• S’mores

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Protein Isolate

In 2023, we launched our latest protein powder: Kaged Protein Isolate Elite.

Like all of our proteins, this one uses only 100% isolate forms. However the big difference is that it contains a precise ratio of fast, medium, and slow-digesting proteins. It includes 15g of ioWhey Protein™ Isolate, 5g of Micellar Casein Isolate, and 5g of milk protein isolate.

This provides you with a steady stream of amino acids to fuel your muscles over the course of several hours.

A Focus on Absorption

The other stand-out feature of this protein is its focus on absorption.

We added MAXCatalyst™, a black pepper extract shown to increase absorption of amino acids.* We also use ioWhey®, which has shown 123% increased bioavailability of the essential amino acids.

Key Features of Protein Isolate Elite

• Fast, medium, and slow-digesting proteins
• MAXCatalyst and ioWHEY for absorption
• Incredible taste

Flavors

• Chocolate
• Vanilla
• Cookies and Cream

In 2023, we discontinued Casein

If you loved our casein protein, then this is the new protein for you. It still includes the slow-digesting proteins, making it great for nighttime and anytime you need protein. It has several advantages over Casein. First, it includes MAXCatalyst™ to support absorption of the amino acids.

Second, it just tastes a lot better. Internally at Kaged, we’ve come to consensus overall that this is the best-tasting protein we’ve ever put out. 

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Re-Kaged

Re-Kaged is more than just a protein powder,  it’s a complete post-workout recovery drink. It starts with 100% whey protein isolate, but goes beyond that.

• 28g of 100% whey protein isolate
• 1.5g of creatine HCl
• 3g of plant-based l-glutamine
• 1.5 of BetaPower® betaine anhydrous
• ProHydrolase® digestive enzymes

Key Features of Re-Kaged

• Ideal post-workout protein.
• Ultrafiltered, less than 1% lactose and 1g of sugar
• ProHydrolase® enzymes to improve digestion
• Added ingredients to support recovery and muscle growth
• Unique and refreshing flavors

Flavors

• Orange Kream
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Iced Lemon Cake
  

 

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