A REVIEW ON NUTRACEUTICAL’S: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL PROTEIN POWDER

Khatal Pradip and *Nehe Ashvini

Protein supplements are extensively used for muscle building, weight loss, recovery from exercise, improving endurance & cardio-performance. Major challenge with protein supplement is undigested protein and impaired gut health which result in nausea, dehydration, diarrhoea, indigestion, stomach pain, and decreased appetite. Several studies have linked plant protein with reduced metabolic syndrome incidence. In recent years, there has been growing interest in developing nutraceuticals that address specific health needs. One such area is weight gain, especially for individuals who are underweight or seeking to build muscle mass. This study aimed to formulate a protein-rich nutraceuticals powder specifically designed to promote healthy weight gain. From a purely pragmatic standpoint, consuming protein post-workout represents an opportunity to feed; this in turn contributes to one's total daily energy and protein intake. Furthermore, despite recent suggestions that one does not “need” to consume protein during the immediate (1 h or less) post-training time frame, it should be emphasized that consuming nothing offers no advantage and perhaps even a disadvantage. Thus, based on performance and recovery effects, it appears that the prudent approach would be to have athletes consume protein post-training and post-competition.