Likewise, these products can be a useful supplement for vegetarians. Protein powders may be more convenient and as economical on a gram per gram basis as lean meats such as chicken or fish. Although they certainly do not taste as good alone they can be blended with fruits and dairy products. Quality may not be uniform. Protein in excess of what the body requires is simply excreted or converted to fuel for the body.
Protein is an expensive source of calories compared to carbohydrates.
Use of anabolic steroids is wide spread in highly competitive collegiate and professional sports requiring large muscle mass, explosive power and rapid injury healing despite claims to the contrary. Sadly, this is sometimes the difference between an annual six or seven figure salary and not playing the sport at all. These substances have no place in general health and fitness. Building a good physique and maintaining excellent overall fitness requires persistence and dedication along with good eating habits.