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Best time to take protein???
- Thread starter mdd
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Don't think it matters really, but you should be eating consistantly during the day, read that as getting calories consistantly during the day if you want to grow.
I usually have my protein after my dinner, just because it's more convenient, however I've also used one in the morning if I had a short breakfast, and also have brought it to work if Iknow I might miss lunch or not get a full lunch. Bottom-line is to eat 5 meals a day to grow, and don't miss breaksfast!
I usually have my protein after my dinner, just because it's more convenient, however I've also used one in the morning if I had a short breakfast, and also have brought it to work if Iknow I might miss lunch or not get a full lunch. Bottom-line is to eat 5 meals a day to grow, and don't miss breaksfast!
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riskybiz007
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Nlarge post workout is good.
WHey before bed is good.
If you miss a meal or don't have time for a meal take an Nlarge b/c it has some carbs and protein.
WHey before bed is good.
If you miss a meal or don't have time for a meal take an Nlarge b/c it has some carbs and protein.
So I take it no one heres heard of the 'window of opportunity'. Paul - Biohazard - Borreson, amongst raving over super doses of drugs, reminded us all of the aforementioned phrase.
The best time to take your protein, indeed along with a little carbs, is within one hour of training.
The science seems to be thus. Immediatly after training a carb drink. This will refuel and rehydrate the energy used in your workout. Thus maximising cell volumising. Then 20-40 mins later a protein drink with at least 1 gram of protein per kilo bodyweight. In other words as much as 1/2 your daily intake in one hit. Thwe body should be drawing on its reserves and you are using this golden chance not to miss out on any potential muscle gains.
Of course I welcome the scientific responses for what is old abnd reliable info...
The best time to take your protein, indeed along with a little carbs, is within one hour of training.
The science seems to be thus. Immediatly after training a carb drink. This will refuel and rehydrate the energy used in your workout. Thus maximising cell volumising. Then 20-40 mins later a protein drink with at least 1 gram of protein per kilo bodyweight. In other words as much as 1/2 your daily intake in one hit. Thwe body should be drawing on its reserves and you are using this golden chance not to miss out on any potential muscle gains.
Of course I welcome the scientific responses for what is old abnd reliable info...
thesuperstar
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i would take the nlarge 2 only after workout and use the whey during morning or night depending what time your workout is. i use pro complex in the morning as a part of breakfast, and another one around dinner time. since i workout at night i save my nlarge 2 for my post workout around 8:00pm.
Big Kahuna
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Protein can be taken pre-workout to prevent muscle breakdown....post workout to assist recovery and before bed to supply your body growth promoting and muscle sparing aminos during a resting/catabolic state!
Nlarge is real good post-workout.
whey is good every 2 hours and especially before bed, but before bed you need to add other types of protein also bc the whey is fast acting. you need some other type that is longer lasting in the body, like egg, soy or caesinate (however you spell it)
whey is good every 2 hours and especially before bed, but before bed you need to add other types of protein also bc the whey is fast acting. you need some other type that is longer lasting in the body, like egg, soy or caesinate (however you spell it)
Big Kahuna
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Mixed proteins are the way to go. No one protein is the best. Go with combos of Whey, Milk, Egg and Soy. Each is unique in digestion rates, amino acid profiles and health promoting benefits.
Johnny Auto Parts
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If this is the enlarge im thinking of...isnt it like 2800 calories per serving (4 scoops?)....wouldnt it be better to spread the calories out...taking the 4 scoops separately throughout the day would be a pain in the ass, but wouldnt it be more ideal?
Big Kahuna
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N-Large has 620 calories per 4 scoops mostly cheap ingredients though.
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riskybiz007
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1 G/ kg of body weight? Depends on your weight too. I just take 50g and think i'm ok, along w/ 80g of dextrose.
Why wouldn't you take the dextrose and whey together? Wont it function more optimally considering you'll have an insulin spike, thus increasing more absorption?
Whey only keeps you anabolic for about 1 hour. After that it may leave you more catabolic than you were before. So be careful w/ it, and add stuff to it only at night to slow absorption like Flaxseed oil, fiber, milk, etc.
Why wouldn't you take the dextrose and whey together? Wont it function more optimally considering you'll have an insulin spike, thus increasing more absorption?
Whey only keeps you anabolic for about 1 hour. After that it may leave you more catabolic than you were before. So be careful w/ it, and add stuff to it only at night to slow absorption like Flaxseed oil, fiber, milk, etc.
Big Kahuna
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Why would'nt you take dextrose, complex carbs and mixed proteins, like whey, milk, soy, and egg. Anabolic and longer lasting in your system?
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riskybiz007
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because you want an insulin spike. Stress the spike. If you start putting these other things into your shake you decrease the spike, thus decreasing potential of maximal absorption of your protein and carbs.
Big Kahuna
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If all you have are fast acting ingredients, then you better be ready to eat in about another 45 minutes to an hour after this. By mixing in fast and slow acting carbs and protein...even post workout, you give your body a little kick to start anabolism and constant supply of nutrients to offset any further catabolism to the muscle.
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riskybiz007
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i would agree w/ the snack thing, but if you don't have access to food or time to do it, it's better to chug a MRP or gainer than have nothing at all.
