Protein Guide for Athletes

Protein – Everything You Need to Know as an Athlete

How much protein do you really need? When is the best time to eat it? And what are the best sources? This brochure provides the answers—in a concise, evidence-based format, complete with helpful charts and tables—including practical tips.

In just 8 pages, you’ll learn everything you need to know about protein intake for athletic performance, recovery and muscle development.

• Protein requirements for athletes: daily amounts
• Meal distribution and situational adjustments
• Protein quality: what makes a good source and which foods are best
• Timing: when you should consume protein – around training and throughout the day
• Vegan athletes: how to reliably meet your needs without animal products
• Protein powder comparison: whey, casein, isolate, and hydrolysate
• Practical meal examples: from snacks to go to complete meals
• Common myths: what really lies behind the “25 g limit,” the obligatory protein shake and more
• Doping protection: what you need to watch out for with supplements to stay on the safe side
• Practical meal examples: from snacks to go to complete meals