Protein supplements in pill form do exist, but they are quite uncommon because tablets are not very practical.
The vitamin and mineral tablets you often see contain micronutrients, which the body only needs in tiny amounts. For example, the daily recommended intake of vitamin D is 15 micrograms, or 0.000015 grams—an amount easily included in a single tablet.
Protein, however, is a completely different story. An average adult needs about 60 grams of protein per day, and those who are exercising or aiming to build muscle require even more. Tablets are limited in size for ease of swallowing, so taking enough protein in tablet form would require swallowing dozens of pills each day, which is clearly impractical. This is why protein supplements are usually sold as powders, drinks, or protein bars.
You might occasionally see amino acid tablets or capsules, such as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) or essential amino acids. These are not complete protein supplements—they only provide components of protein. They can be useful in specific situations but cannot replace full protein sources.
There are also some high-protein tablets on the market, mainly for medical or elderly nutrition purposes. Even in these cases, the dosage is limited and usually serves only as a supplement, not a primary protein source.
In short, while protein tablets exist, they are inefficient. For adequate protein intake, protein powders, protein drinks, or whole foods are a much more practical choice.
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