The complete guide to whey protein
The HinduAbbas Ali, a fitness trainer who has trained Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, and Shahid Kapoor in the past, remembers the whey supplements of the early 2000s. “This is what pehelwans used to use.” He believes there’s also a psychological dependence, where people begin to feel they’re not at peak performance unless they’ve consumed whey protein or other supplements. Supplement not replacement Whey protein is a nutraceutical, not a food replacement, something many gym newbies aren’t told. “It’s best to consume whey protein for a limited duration when you are increasing training load to get the maximum benefit. Sumaya Dalmia, a Delhi-based fitness instructor, like many gym trainers, favours whey protein, because she, like Dhruv, feels people just don’t get enough protein in India.