Mods or anyone else, question about protein powder.

[Slyder190]

How long before whey is used up in your system and the muscles are left lookiong for protein? I would like to know the truth of the matter on this, so I know whether or not to buy a protein blend or straight whey. The blends cost more $$$. I eat every two hours anyway. Before bed though, I always consume a blend of proteins.

 

[bigdelt69]

Whey is used by the body very quickly.
The only time I drink whey is after a workout.

I like a blend with a little cottage cheese mixed in right before bed.

 

[Greek Freak]

Yea, you want to use food if you can to get different types of proteins. A good protein blend would be good to have throughout the course of the day though.

 

[HUCKLEBERRY FINNaplex]

Rapid assimilation/oxidation.If you're using whey as your primary protein source,you will need to consume it every 2-3 hours to keep the amino pool saturated.A combo whey/casein formula is much better IMO,as you can stretch out in-between feedings to 2-3 times the length and still maintain anti-catabolism.

 

[lonewulf]

If you are eating every 2 hours I dont think you have to worry. I personally dont like to have two liquid protein sources on two consectutive meals. Alternate them and mix the whey in milk, or drink it with other protein rich foods to slow absorbtion. Remember, let the protein powder be a supplement to your diet, thats something I have to remind myself of often. Its so much easier to down a shake than to cram down another can of stink meat(TUNA).-WULF

 

[cbs]

Rapid assimilation/oxidation.If you're using whey as your primary protein source,you will need to consume it every 2-3 hours to keep the amino pool saturated.A combo whey/casein formula is much better IMO,as you can stretch out in-between feedings to 2-3 times the length and still maintain anti-catabolism.

So, so true! The protein blend will aid in your recovery when taken before bed too. Whey is perfect for postworkout along with glutamine and some carbs(i.e dextrose, maltodextrin)

 

[musketeer]

In offseason I eat 350- 400 grams per day of protein. Like this:

05:30 Whey Shake 40g
06:30 WORKOUT -
07:30 Post Workout Shake (Whey) 80g
08:15 Big Breakfast 40g
10:00 Protein Bar 30g
11:00 Pint Milk 20g
12:30 Lunch (Meat Sandwich) 40g
14:00 Pint Milk 20g
15:30 Snack 15g
16:30 Shake (whey) 20g
18:00 Dinner 40g
19:30 Snack 15g
21:00 Pre-Sleep Soya Shake 25g

I mix the whey with skim milk except for after my workout.

If I want more calories I use 2% fat milk.

I also eat 600g carbs and 100 of fat each day yeilding about 4000 Calories.

I NEVER allow myself to get hungry.

Last year (pre-injury) I gained 30lbs in 12 weeks(175-205), but my bf dropped from 16 to 12% and my basic lifts went up around 60%. IE 190lbs max bench to 305.

(no steroids that year either)

It is important to not only look at Protein distribution but also energy as a whole. Carbs and fats will spare your body having to burn protein for energy - which would be a waste of money and digestion. I reccomend roughly a 3:2:1 Carbsrotein:fats ratio.

 

[Dr.M]

If you drink the whey in water, its about 20 minutes to hit the system. You can get a blend for about $4.27 a pound dude, www.proteinfactory.com I'm using the night formula.

 

[twan turner]

How about myoplex or does that make being lean tough???

what do you guys think of mrp's -i hear different things so just wanted to check with you bros!

 

[hardrock]

Whats the best blend percentages? Whey, milk, egg, etc.

 

[musketeer]

Re: How about myoplex or does that make being lean tough???

what do you guys think of mrp's -i hear different things so just wanted to check with you bros!

They're fine for nutrition, but I prefer to eat my carbs and perhaps pay less for my supps.

 

[Dr.M]

Agreed, MRPs are generally expensive, you can get MRP stuff from Proteinfactory though, haven't tried myself, dont need the carbs, I get enough otherwise.