Recommended Protein Blog (For Beginners) | 2026 Edition
## First, the conclusion: Top 5 recommended proteins for beginners
| Rank | Type | Recommendation Level | Suitable For | Key Points for Choosing |
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This ranking is based on 'the order in which beginners are least likely to fail (versatility, cost-performance, and ease of continuing).'
If you would like a ranking of specific product names, please let me know the brands you want to introduce (e.g., SAVAS, Myprotein, Be Legend, etc.).
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## How to choose protein (Points for beginners to look at)
### 1) Determine your goal (Muscle training? Diet? Health maintenance?)
- Muscle training/Body building: **Whey (WPC)** is a safe bet to start with
- Sensitive stomach/Concerned about lactose: Consider **WPI**
- Meal replacement/Focus on satiety: **Soy** is also an option
### 2) Amount of protein per serving
- Guideline: It is easy to choose if you can get **around 20g per serving**
- Check the label for 'per serving (number of scoops)'
### 3) Ease of continuing = Taste, solubility, and price
- Taste: **Cocoa, vanilla, and fruit flavors** are less likely to result in failure
- Solubility: Does it clump easily in a shaker?
- Price: It is also fine to try a **1kg size** first
### 4) Ingredients (Sweeteners and additives)
- If you don't like sweeteners, consider 'low sweetness' or 'additive-free' types
- Also check for allergens such as milk components and soy
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## When to drink? Basics for beginners
- After exercise: Aim for within 1 hour after exercise (if that's difficult, after getting home is also fine)
- Morning: Useful as a supplement if your breakfast is light
- Snacks: Add protein instead of sweets
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## For beginners: Recommended ways to drink (to avoid failure)
- Start by mixing with water (to check sweetness and flavor quirks)
- If it's hard to drink, adjust with milk, soy milk, or oat milk
- If you don't have a shaker, a bottle with a lid and ice is also fine
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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
### Q. Will I gain weight?
If your total calorie intake increases too much, you are more likely to gain weight. Protein itself is a 'food to supplement protein,' so the balance of your overall diet is important.
### Q. How much should I drink per day?
The basic idea is to supplement what is lacking in your diet. It is recommended to start with **once a day** and adjust according to your physical condition and amount of exercise.
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## Summary
- If you are unsure, start with **Whey (WPC)**
- Ease of continuing (taste, solubility, price) is the most important
- If it doesn't suit your constitution, adjust by changing the type or amount