The Essential Protein

With unpleasant symptoms like nausea, indigestion and vomiting occurring in 70% of pregnancies, it can be difficult for women to get enough protein from food during pregnancy. Even those who don’t suffer these symptoms, the protein requirement is simply higher through pregnancy. This is where a protein supplement can help to fill in these nutritional gaps. Protein should also be spread evenly across the day: incorporating a protein supplement in between main meals can ensure that you are getting protein in regularly to fuel the changes that are happening in your body.

During pregnancy, your body needs about 33% more protein—around 1g per kg of body weight per day—to supply your growing baby and the organs and tissues that internally support your baby. Protein is also important to help rebuild and heal your organs and tissues post birth, as well as producing high quality breast milk supply.

If using the correct dosage and when paired with a healthy diet, The Essential Protein is a safe protein supplement to take during pregnancy. Email us at [email protected], or talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about supplements.

When it comes to choosing between different types of protein, you don’t just want to look at the grams of protein present – to maximise the benefits (like supporting building muscle), it’s equally important to assess the quality too.

A high quality protein supplement contains more than just a high protein content. It takes into account ideally providing a complete amino acid profile.

A quick crash course: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Nine of said amino acids are considered essential (hence “essential amino acids”), which means the body can’t make them on its own—the only way you can get them is through your diet.

When a food contains all nine of these essential amino acids in sufficient amounts, it’s considered a complete protein. Whey protein falls under this category.

A good quality protein is also easily digestible and bioavailable, meaning that your body is able to break down, absorb and utilise the amino acids efficiently. Whey protein and whey protein isolate are some of the bioavailable and digestible protein sources out there!

For vegans, pea protein is a good option that also contains all nine essential amino acids. However, it’s too low in one of them—methionine—to be considered a complete protein on its own. This can present a challenge for vegans seeking a protein powder that delivers a complete amino acid profile without the need for additional supplementation. So when you’re looking for a vegan protein alternative, look for one that is supplemented with L-Methionine (stay tuned – we’re working on this!).

No! The Essential Protein is an all-natural supplement without any artificial sweeteners. We use Erythritol and Thaumatin, which are both natural sweeteners with a low calorie count.

Known as the building blocks of life, amino acids are the components which make up proteins in the body. They help stabilise blood sugar and play an essential part in building new cells for baby.

The Kin Shaker comes free with your first subscription order. Its anti-leak, stainless steel design keeps shakes chilled and tasting how they should.

It doubles as a great water bottle during pregnancy to keep you hydrated and cool.