Best time to take Protein Shakes

[FIN]

When is the best time to take a protein shake,before a workout?,after a workout?,Should I have my dinner after a workout around 6 in the evening and then take a protein shake around 8?

[Jdsm]

Stop overthinking it. There is a constant overlap of nutrient absorption which pretty much renders any micromanaging of protein shake consumption based on it's absorption speed pointless.

[FIN]

Originally Posted by Jdsm

Stop overthinking it. There is a constant overlap of nutrient absorption which pretty much renders any micromanaging of protein shake consumption based on it's absorption speed pointless.

So in other words?

[billy boy balbo]

meh,take them when you want, i chug one about 40 minutes preworkout (just mixed with oats,water,banana as i cant eat so early) and one immediatly after with 5g creatine and water.

[Jdsm]

Originally Posted by FIN

So in other words?

It doesn't matter.

[dealt_with]

Originally Posted by FIN

So in other words?

It makes no difference. Unless you're already on a severely calorie restricted diet.

[cambay411]

Within 30 min after your workout. You can also take it 30 min or so preworkout but it may make you bloated and give you cramps.


If your trying to cut wieght its the exact opposite, wait at least 30 min after your workout.

[Jdsm]

Originally Posted by cambay411

Within 30 min after your workout. You can also take it 30 min or so preworkout but it may make you bloated and give you cramps.


If your trying to cut wieght its the exact opposite, wait at least 30 min after your workout.

Can you provide some reasoning as to why you are perpetuating this misinformation?

[AliShuffle]

I know nothing about protein shakes etc.

Are these recovery shakes worth buying? Do they stop the aches in the morning?

[Jdsm]

Originally Posted by AliShuffle

I know nothing about protein shakes etc.

Are these recovery shakes worth buying? Do they stop the aches in the morning?

Worry about your diet as a whole first. By that I mean, determine your protein/carb/fat requirements.

The reason most people fail or make shit progress is because they worry about the things that make nooooo fucking measurable difference like running to the changing room after their last set of squat rack curls to down a protein shake.

[cambay411]

Originally Posted by Jdsm

Can you provide some reasoning as to why you are perpetuating this misinformation?

I guess I can try to find links, but the reasoning as far as i undertand is within 30 min after a workout is when your muscles are broke down and need the protien the most.

[cambay411]

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[Jdsm]

Originally Posted by cambay411

I guess I can try to find links, but the reasoning as far as i undertand is within 30 min after a workout is when your muscles are broke down and need the protien the most.

Providing you are eating enough food, it doesn't matter. There is a constant overlap of nutrient absorption through the day. Google for "Alan Aragon Pre/Post Workout Nutrition".

[AliShuffle]

Originally Posted by Jdsm

Worry about your diet as a whole first. By that I mean, determine your protein/carb/fat requirements.

The reason most people fail or make shit progress is because they worry about the things that make nooooo fucking measurable difference like running to the changing room after their last set of squat rack curls to down a protein shake.

Yeah that's a good point.

I don't use anything at the moment, but wa wondering if they did genuinly make a difference.

Obviously nothing can replace good food.

[cambay411]

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