Although not as common as whey protein powder, egg white protein powder does serve a purpose and may warrant a spot in your supplementation regimen. 

The main difference between egg protein powder and whey protein powder is that it is absorbed by the body at a slower rate.  Egg protein has a biological value of 88, compared to around 150 for whey protein.  Simply put, this makes it an excellent protein powder to consume throughout the day so that it provides your body with a constant source of protein.

Egg protein also has an excellent amino acid profile, and is virtually carbohydrate free making it an excellent choice if you are trying to stay lean.

Perhaps one of the main reasons people use egg white protein over whey protein due to allergies.  There are a growing number of people becoming allergic to whey, casein or soy.  If you have an allergy to one of the other types of protein powder, then egg white protein may be the ticket for you.

When it comes the top egg protein powder, Optimum's 100% Egg Protein is my top choice.  As with Optimum's 100% Whey Protein, the combination of quality, taste and value make these products really stand out.

Optimum 100% Egg Protein is available in 2 pound tubs in the following flavors:

• Rich Chocolate
• Vanilla Custard

As with all of Optimum's protein powders, expect excellent mixability and taste.

More About Optimum 100% Egg Protein Powder

"Nutritionists commonly refer to eggs as the "golden standard" for protein quality. Eggs contain all eight essential amino acids (the type that your body cannot make from other substances) and very high levels of total amino acids - especially important sulfur-containing aminos. Eggs are also readily digested and absorbed. As a lactose-free protein source, eggs are often more tolerable to people who have trouble with dairy foods. For these and other reasons, eggs have been a staple of bodybuilder's diets since the beginning of the sport.

Each scoop of Gold Standard 100% Egg packs as contains the nutritional equivalent of seven egg whites with just 2-44 grams of carbs (depending on flavor). It provides a complete profile of essential Amino Acids, Branched Chain Amino Acids and Glutamic Acid."

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Optimum 100% Egg Protein Powder Nutritional Information

Directions For Optimum 100% Egg Protein: Consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day from a combination of high protein foods and supplements. For even better results, consume your daily protein allotment over several small meals spread evenly throughout the day.