Best times to drink protein shakes

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Hey guys. Im just curious on the best times to drink a protein shake. Ive read so many mixed answers. I understand your body is waiting to absorb upon waking, b4 workout for your protein while muscles are being broken down, after for the window of opportunity, and even before bed due to protein and rest needed for optimum muscle growth. I already eat 1.25g of protein per pound of body weight, but i start my cycle tmrw and i bought 4 jugs of whey isolates for it. I planned on taking a shake directly after workout, but should i be taking it other times of the day? Just curious on what works best for the pros. Thanks
 
This is a paragraph from one of Alan Aragon's articles. The actual article is regarding intermittent fasting, but nutrient timing is also covered. Will link below.

Tipton's team compared the effect of an immediate pre-resistance training dose of essential amino acids + carbohydrate (EAA+CHO) with the same treatment immediately postworkout [48]. 262% more amino acid uptake was seen in the pre-group compared to the post-group. In a subsequent study, Tipton used a similar protocol with 20g whey protein only, administered either immediately pre- or immediately postworkout [49]. Although no significant differences in protein synthesis were seen, Tipton noted that the study was underpowered to detect differences in such a small sample size. He suggested that a protein-synthetic increase would be seen in the preworkout treatment if there were approximately double the number of subjects. Also of note is that 4 of the 8 subjects in the pre-group had greater amino acid uptake than any of the subjects in post-group. Furthermore, it***8217;s highly likely that more protein synthesis would be seen in the pre-group if carbohydrate was taken with the protein, as was the case in Tipton***8217;s previous study.
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An Objective Look at Intermittent Fasting - AlanAragon.com - Fitness Based on Science & Experience
 
IMO, people drink too many shakes and neglect to eat enough whole foods. I say this at the risk of hearing the entire "a carb is a carb" debate for the hundredth fucking time.

One shake post workout. IMO, is the maximum. This is assuming you have a goal of building your physique.

Keep in mind the source of the information promoting shakes as meal replacements are, for the most part the nutrition companies and Internet warriors barfing up information that they have read on the net....there for it must be true.
 
I'll mix one at home about an hour pre-workout, and take a premixed one with me to the gym for immediately post.
 
I don't use them right now...you don't HAVE to have them...
Window of opportunity is overrated as well...
Some people eat during their workout to fit all of their meals during the day (the whole every 3 hrs thing)
Anyway shakes aren't necessary, just a convenience, especially when bulking to fit in all your macros.
 
prisonsex said:
IMO, people drink too many shakes and neglect to eat enough whole foods. I say this at the risk of hearing the entire "a carb is a carb" debate for the hundredth fucking time.

One shake post workout. IMO, is the maximum. This is assuming you have a goal of building your physique.

Keep in mind the source of the information promoting shakes as meal replacements are, for the most part the nutrition companies and Internet warriors barfing up information that they have read on the net....there for it must be true.
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From a scientific prospective Whey isolate is probably the most efficient form of protein you can get; has more BCAAs than any piece of meat. That being said I much rather eat food as it's more satiating. Drinking your nutrients just isn't the same as actually eating.
 
I fluctuate between getting most of my protein intake from shakes when I'm very busy and getting it mostly from whole foods when I'm not so busy. There isn't a damn difference between the 2 except satiety and micronutrients but satiety isn't an issue for me and I make up for the loss of micros with the amount of fruits and veggies I eat and a multivitamin.
 
enzo321 said:
From a scientific prospective Whey isolate is probably the most efficient form of protein you can get; has more BCAAs than any piece of meat. That being said I much rather eat food as it's more satiating. Drinking your nutrients just isn't the same as actually eating.
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BCCA's aren't the only important thing when it comes to protein though.
 
enzo321 said:
True, I was just giving an example on why whey is pretty awesome for what it is - too bad it's a liquid powder : /

The only thing I see meat beating whey in is creatine.
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You'd have to eat like 3+lbs of meat to get the 5g of daily creatine that's enough to saturate muscle lol. I love meat but that leaves no room for chicken :(
 
I only consume protein in three different ways. Post workout, a casein shake before bed (do this every night), or if i wanna get creative in the kitchen by adding protein powder to a recipe.
 
doesn't matter as nutrient timing is fundamentally irrelevant, and simply personal preference

total daily nutrition is what matters
 
I drink my in the morning for breakfast. No time to cook.

1 banana
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 scoop of crunchy peanut butter
1 scoop whey
1 scoop creatine
Top it off with almond milk blend and enjoy mmmm
 
Shakes are convenient when you don't have enough time to grab some real food. Being a student I don't have time to sit down and eat a meal in-between classes, but I can easily pack a quick shake and drink it. This helps me out in the grand scheme of my day.
 
there is no such thing as a 'window' protein synthesis is actually lower post workout...i train at 7am and dont eat until around 3, which i am also fasting. If you hit your macros within 24hrs thats all that matters trust me. All that protein shake bs is marketing. I have casien pudding before I go to bed, the rest usually comes from food unless im on the run and need some extra. research lyle mcdonald and layne norton
 
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