Whey Protein Options

[God is Gr8te]

Is it true that Protein shakes are actually advantageous? Do they actually help you to form muscle more quickly? do they help to preserve your muscles when you do cardio workouts and can they be used as a substitute for Meals?

[Ben]

Is it true that Protein shakes are actually advantageous? Do they actually help you to form muscle more quickly? do they help to preserve your muscles when you do cardio workouts and can they be used as a substitute for Meals?

Protein shakes are advantageous if you're not already getting enough protein in your diet. A lot of estimates say 1g per pound of bodyweight but I think a lot of that depends on the person, too. Your body doesn't see different types of protein as different, so as long as you're getting enough then you'll form muscle (provided you're stimulating your muscle, too). So whether you're eating chicken or beans or drinking protein doesn't matter. Idk what you mean preserve your muscles during cardio. You're only losing muscle during cardio if you're not eating enough in general. Basically protein is protein, shakes are just an easy way to get it. It's not a substitute for meals though. There's lots of compounds that you're only gonna get from normal foods

[bey]

Is it true that Protein shakes are actually advantageous? Do they actually help you to form muscle more quickly? do they help to preserve your muscles when you do cardio workouts and can they be used as a substitute for Meals?

Protein shakes are advantageous if you're not already getting enough protein in your diet. A lot of estimates say 1g per pound of bodyweight but I think a lot of that depends on the person, too. Your body doesn't see different types of protein as different, so as long as you're getting enough then you'll form muscle (provided you're stimulating your muscle, too). So whether you're eating chicken or beans or drinking protein doesn't matter. Idk what you mean preserve your muscles during cardio. You're only losing muscle during cardio if you're not eating enough in general. Basically protein is protein, shakes are just an easy way to get it. It's not a substitute for meals though. There's lots of compounds that you're only gonna get from normal foods

[sounds]

Solo Mission,

This is Adam from BodyBuilding community. I would like to suggest you 2 protein shakes of 1K calories each a day. Also a good pre workout like White flood and Hemavol. Creatine as well post workout and a good post workout whey protein shake. 1 hour cardio a day and 1 hour of hard weight lifting session.

[NarNumbers]

Is it true that Protein shakes are actually advantageous? Do they actually help you to form muscle more quickly? do they help to preserve your muscles when you do cardio workouts and can they be used as a substitute for Meals?

Protein shakes are advantageous if you're not already getting enough protein in your diet. A lot of estimates say 1g per pound of bodyweight but I think a lot of that depends on the person, too. Your body doesn't see different types of protein as different, so as long as you're getting enough then you'll form muscle (provided you're stimulating your muscle, too). So whether you're eating chicken or beans or drinking protein doesn't matter. Idk what you mean preserve your muscles during cardio. You're only losing muscle during cardio if you're not eating enough in general. Basically protein is protein, shakes are just an easy way to get it. It's not a substitute for meals though. There's lots of compounds that you're only gonna get from normal foods

Sums it up pretty well. Everyone's optimal protein and calorie intakes are different depending on your age, body type, health status, activity level, etc but there are calculations online you can use to give a rough calculation. If you want a really acurate number you can go to a dietitian / physician for tests. That 1g per pound of bodyweight estimate is a really high amount and is definitely more than enough.

Anytime your protein intake is below your body's optimal amount you're going to be losing muscle. Even if you don't do cardio and is just sitting around, you're still going to lose muscle if not consuming adequate protein.

Whey protein is a complete protein so in terms of protein amounts it is equivalent to alternatives like meat, beans, eggs, etc. Some say whey protein is even more easily digestible than meat. However, like Hooah said, if you're just having only protein shakes you're missing a lot of other important nutrients that are found in whole foods as well as Carbs which are important post workout too since your glycogen stores will be empty.

Basically, take protein shakes if you're not consuming enough protein in your everyday diet but don't substitute them for meals unless you really don't have time to have a meal.
Full Meal > Protein Shake > Nothing at all


~ Nutrition & Dietetics student

This post has been edited by NarNumbers: Nov 3 2016, 02:05 AM

[4everbulking]

Is it true that Protein shakes are actually advantageous? Do they actually help you to form muscle more quickly? do they help to preserve your muscles when you do cardio workouts and can they be used as a substitute for Meals?

Protein shakes are advantageous if you're not already getting enough protein in your diet. A lot of estimates say 1g per pound of bodyweight but I think a lot of that depends on the person, too. Your body doesn't see different types of protein as different, so as long as you're getting enough then you'll form muscle (provided you're stimulating your muscle, too). So whether you're eating chicken or beans or drinking protein doesn't matter. Idk what you mean preserve your muscles during cardio. You're only losing muscle during cardio if you're not eating enough in general. Basically protein is protein, shakes are just an easy way to get it. It's not a substitute for meals though. There's lots of compounds that you're only gonna get from normal foods

Sums it up pretty well. Everyone's optimal protein and calorie intakes are different depending on your age, body type, health status, activity level, etc but there are calculations online you can use to give a rough calculation. If you want a really acurate number you can go to a dietitian / physician for tests. That 1g per pound of bodyweight estimate is a really high amount and is definitely more than enough.

Anytime your protein intake is below your body's optimal amount you're going to be losing muscle. Even if you don't do cardio and is just sitting around, you're still going to lose muscle if not consuming adequate protein.

Whey protein is a complete protein so in terms of protein amounts it is equivalent to alternatives like meat, beans, eggs, etc. Some say whey protein is even more easily digestible than meat. However, like Hooah said, if you're just having only protein shakes you're missing a lot of other important nutrients that are found in whole foods as well as Carbs which are important post workout too since your glycogen stores will be empty.

Basically, take protein shakes if you're not consuming enough protein in your everyday diet but don't substitute them for meals unless you really don't have time to have a meal.
Full Meal > Protein Shake > Nothing at all


~ Nutrition & Dietetics student

[Joko189]

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[Ben]

COCAINE GET ME HYPE BEFORE WORKOUT

same

[cawe]

didn't realize this was bodybuilding.com

[Datrumetal]

Maximize that anabolic window (30-45 minutes post workout) with a whey isolate protein shake for sure. Its one of the fastest digesting protein sources out there and gets those amino acids into the bloodstream faster mate. If you want to add in a fast digesting carbohydrate into the mix that's low in sugar such as maltodextrin and a little bit of good 'ole creatine monohydrate you'll be on your way to gainzville. I use to be a personal trainer/crossfit coach and did a few physique competitions back in my gap year between undergrad and MBA.

[God is Gr8te]

Thanks for the Replies guys i've actually learnt from the replies, and gained knowledge from just posting on the forums

[Sus]

i have a fitness thread

[Scleritis]

If you want to add in a fast digesting carbohydrate into the mix that's low in sugar such as maltodextrin

Dextrose is better no?

[Neil]

i have a fitness thread

This is not a reliable source, please ignore.

[Orc Leader]

taking whey protein shakes as a form of meal substitute is called slim fast. its not a new practice. taking whey protein shakes to supplement your diet if you are not getting enough protein or taking them after a vigorous workout is what you should aim for. be careful of the sugar content as well as that could turn out to be a lot of extra garbage going into your body that you dont need.