Protein is essential for muscle building and repairing the muscles during your workout. To help you regain strength quickly and to have an active workout regime, having stocked the right amount of protein powder is the need of the hour.

While there is plenty of options of protein powders on the counter to choose from, opting select tasty and functional protein powders is what you must bank on for a seamless workout and nutritional uptick.

Here’s a list to help you choose from the best:

1.) Myprotein Whey Protein

A popular protein and fitness nutrition-making brand, the company is recognised for offering an array of protein products like whey protein powder, bars, baked protein cookies, and snacks. Myprotein Impact Whey Protein – a widely sold protein powder in India, it comes loaded with 20g protein and over 2g of leucine per serving. Made of premium whey protein concentrate containing all essential amino acids, the product is perfect for any fitness enthusiast. The product comes in a wide range flavours including Masala Chai, Chocolate, Thandai, Summer fruits, Vanilla, etc. A 100% vegan protein the product has 80% protein per serving for the growth and maintenance of the muscles. The product is available on the Myprotein India website- www.myprotein.co.in , and costs Rs 3,399/- for a 1 kg pack.

2.) MuscleBlaze Whey Protein

Having whey protein isolate as the primary source of protein and providing 25g of protein per serving to support muscle growth and boosts the muscle synthesis for lean mass gain, the product contains DigeZyme for better digestion of the product after consumption. A blend of micro-filtered whey protein isolate and ultra-filtered whey protein concentrate one can get 5.4g of BCAAs per serving for faster muscle recovery. This product too is 100% vegan and good for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The product provides 25g protein and 4.3g glutamic acid per serving and supports muscle toning, growth, and repair. On Amazon, the product costs Rs 3,999/- for a 2 kg jar.

3.) Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder

Yet another popular product widely sold out in India, this whey protein comes in multiple flavours is 100% whey having Whey Protein Isolates as its primary ingredients. Providing 24g of all-whey protein and 5.5g BCAAs with each serving makes it ideal. Preferred before or after a workout, with or between meal hours, the product is 100% vegan which makes it a perfect fit for vegetarians people who are dependent on veg sources of protein only. It is priced at Rs 2,999/- for a 907g jar.

4.) Ultimate Nutrition Prostar 100% Whey Protein

This 100% vegan contains all essentials amino acids helping build, tone, and maintain muscles. One can have 30g of this product with 240ml of water or milk and consume it before or after a workout for the best results, as recommended by the company. The products come in a wide range of flavours like Cocoa Mocha, Vanilla, Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry, Cookies, and Cream, etc. Along with different flavors, you have multiple options to choose different sizes ranging Dymatize Nutrition Elite Whey Protein Powder by Dymatize from 1kg to 5.28lbs, etc. A 1 kg jar costs Rs 2,699/- on Amazon.

5.) Dymatize Nutrition Elite Whey Protein Powder

Coming in a variety of sizes and in 12 flavours chocolate, rich chocolate, peanut butter, cafe mocha, snickerdoodle, smooth banana, etc., it is a gluten-free, fast-digesting, and absorbing product. The product is however not advised for one practicing weight loss. The product provides 25g protein, 5.5g BCAAs (help build muscle and aid in recovery), 2.7g leucine, and total 140 calories per serving with the right amount of essential and non-essential amino acids. A 2.26 kg jar costs Rs 5,999/-

6.) AS-IT-IS Nutrition Whey Protein Concentrate 80%

US-made unflavoured protein powder for muscle growth and boost recovery, the product is processed to the least to give maximum benefit of the protein and nutrients. The product comes unflavoured to maintain the real taste and ensure purity. Coming in a variety of sizes viz. 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, etc, and the product also comes in smaller size variant from 250g to 500g. A one kg pack of the product is priced at Rs 1,219/- on Amazon.

7.) Cellucor Whey Protein Isolate & Concentrate Blend Powder

Providing 24 grams of protein per serving, its each serving only has 1.5 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbs, and 120 calories. Coming in seven flavours – whipped vanilla, molten chocolate, and cinnamon swirl, it is recommended to use two scoops with your favourite beverage. It also mixes well with yogurt, oatmeal, and pancakes. 2.35 kg jar of this product comes for Rs 4,999/-