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Benefits of Egg Protein Powder

Complete Protein

Similar to whey protein, egg protein is a “complete” protein, which means it contains all of the required building blocks (essential amino acids, including BCAAs) your body needs to build and repair muscle tissue, bones, organs, skin, hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.

While whey protein is often advertised as having the highest bioavailability of any protein source, egg protein, in fact, equivalent to that of milk protein.[1] In fact, some previous research has shown that the net protein utilisation value (i.e. how effectively your body uses protein) value for egg proteins, whether cooked or uncooked, is higher than that of whey! [2] 

Now, don’t take this to mean that whey in any way, shape, or form is an inferior protein source. It is in fact stellar, rivaled only by that of egg protein in terms of how efficiently the body can absorb and utilize it. 

What this means is that if you’re consuming lots of protein each day and looking to vary your sources, some of those whey shakes can be swapped for Egg-Cellent protein shakes without fear that you’re putting your recovery or gainz at risk.

Lactose-Free & Dairy-Free

As great as whey and casein are, some individuals simply cannot tolerate them (yep, even the extremely clean whey isolates out there). Fortunately, there is another high quality source of protein powder that they can use (and no, we’re not referring to those insipid vegan protein powders that taste like dirt and grass clippings). 

Egg protein is a perfect option that offers all the benefits of whey (ease of digestion, complete amino acid profile, great mixability) with NO LACTOSE!

Low in Calories

Many individuals limit how many whole eggs they eat due to wanting to limit how much dietary fat and/or cholesterol they’re consuming. Egg protein powder contains minimal amounts of fat, making it a great option for those looking to get the high-protein benefits of eggs while saving calories and fat macros.

Supports Muscle Growth & Recovery

Building and repairing muscle demands that you consume enough high quality protein each and every day. From protein, our body gets amino acids, which it uses to repair damaged protein (e.g. broken down muscle fibers) and build new proteins (e.g. for growing muscle).

Egg protein is a high-quality source of protein that contains all of the essential amino acids the body requires to build muscle, and egg protein is second only to whey in its leucine content. FYI, leucine is the “king” of amino acids due to its ability to stimulate protein synthesis -- the process that drives muscle repair and growth.

Aids Performance Body Composition

Egg protein, similar to whey protein powder, has been found to improve performance and enhance body composition.[3,4] Some animal studies even indicate it may help support fat loss by enhancing beta-oxidation (“fat burning”) in the liver.[5]