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24/03/2020

In light of the ‘lockdown/restrictions’ announced across India (and wherever you may be), I have one general recommendation to make: PLEASE PROCURE PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS

Why: Proteins ‘are’ life. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, growing or not, building muscle or burning fat, developing antibodies for new infections or fighting infections your body already knows, EVERYTHING is done and regulated through proteins.

In the current scenario, your immune system needs all the help it can get, and adequate protein per day is an absolute must. Aim for 60-80gm on a daily basis. And ensure you have a way to supplement if your daily food intake doesn’t hit these numbers. Especially if there is rationing of supplies, or you can’t procure quality protein sources.

What: Whey and Casein are the two proteins found in milk, and contain an excellent amino acid profile. Keep both of these handy. Paneer/Cottage cheese is essentially casein, you may want to stock up on a batch of that as well.

How: Make a milkshake, or if you have unflavored protein, sprinkle it into your food/curries. Or mix it in water.

Brands: I have usually trusted Optimum Nutrition and Isopure, but there are a number of other brands. Check reviews, or read the label and figure out the amino acid profile.

Stay safe, eat well, sleep well and give your body the best fighting chance it can get.