Intake Of Protein Supplements Among Gym Users – A Review of Literature

As proportion of over-weight individuals increases due to sedentary lifestyles, the need for awareness of healthy lifestyles, especially maintaining a healthy body, is also on the rise. Due to lack of time, people are more inclined to get a good body in a short period of time and as a result gym membership is on an all-time high. A gym is a place for physical training and is also fast becoming an opinion leader for advising eating a high protein diet as well as using fitness equipment to build bigger and powerful muscle and also to enhance individual health. With the rise of the nutritional supplement industry on the market and claims to improve body health and performance, the popularity of protein supplements is increasing, especially those that claim to build bigger and powerful muscle. Eating a high protein diet and exercising without proper advice from a nutritionist can be harmful to your body. Therefore, eating a properly balanced diet and drinking plenty of water is an important part of good health and better health outcomes. This article reviews the current research on protein intake by gym users, particularly protein intake and supplementation.