9 Popular Protein Myths You Need to Stop Believing

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

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#5 – Whey-Based Protein Will Make You Fat

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Consuming whey-based protein could lead to weight gain, but only in the same way that eating chicken or even salad can lead to weight gain. Generally, too much of anything can increase your calorie intake and lead to extra pounds, so don’t let the rumors make you afraid of whey.

A study published in the journal of the American College of Nutrition revealed that using whey to replace calories in your diet can result in a body weight reduction of almost 9 pounds on average while adding exercise to the mix can lead to a lean body mass increase of almost 5 pounds. You should feel free to ignore the rumors as long as you’re monitoring your calories.

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#6 – Vegans Need Complete Proteins

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A complete protein is a protein source that consists of all 9 essential amino acids, but since that list includes foods such as eggs, fish, and beef, vegans end up missing out. However, it turns out that it’s not as big of a deal as you may have thought.

In fact, as long as your diet is well-balanced, even eating plant-based products include enough incomplete proteins (in foods such as beans and rice) to be combined and used as a complete protein. Also, you don’t have to eat them in the same sitting because your body stores amino acids for the whole day.

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#7 – Increasing Protein Increases Muscle Mass

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This myth could be true only if you’re actually supplementing your protein intake with regular trips to the gym. Your body does require the amino acids in protein sources to properly boost or repair muscle mass, but it also requires strength training and exercise along with that.

If you’re not challenging and working out your muscles, they won’t eventually need any of that additional protein you’re packing in. It is recommended that people who don’t exercise should consume about 1/2 as much protein as athletes.