One writer's experience taking collagen supplements and how it changed her health. Sounds crazy, but adding powdered connective tissue from cows and fish to your morning coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, or juice is suddenly supertrendy among the clean eating crowd.
Photo: Desserts With Benefits. Protein powder is a popular go-to after a workout: Put in a shaker cup, add water, shake, and you have a portable drink to revitalize your muscles and energy. Or add it to a blender with milk, fruit, greens, nut butter, or other fun add-ins, and itâs an anytime snack or meal replacement. (And a delicious one at that.).
Whey and Muscle Building. MayoClinic.com says, there is good evidence whey protein increases muscle mass and muscle strength. Whey protein powder is a complete protein, which means all the amino acids -- the building blocks of protein -- you need for protein to do its work are present.One key amino acid is leucine, which plays a vital role in promoting muscle building and growth.hey protein powder is a complete protein, which means all the amino acids -- the building blocks of protein -- you need for protein to do its work are present.