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Length of potency of protein shakes

metraa Posts: 89 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/01/28, 12:18 PM Is it best to mix your protein shake right before you drink it, or can you make a double batch say and have half of it in the morning, and the rest of it later in the day? Does it lose anything sitting in liquid form? Thanks! ---------------------------- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us ----- William Morrow
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/28, 07:00 PM I have never read any research anywhere that suggests protein made in advance goes bad. I do this all the time. At least I know what is in it, because I made it. Now, I NEVER by the premade shakes they sell in stores,not knowing what is in them and really how old they are. I make it a habit to try and consume mine as close to mixing as possible,but this is just for personal reasons. Just don't add creatine to them. It destabilizes quickly and turns to a waste product. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
metraa Posts: 89 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/01/28, 07:33 PM Great, I was hoping that. Then I can make my shakes in the morning and leave the powder mix at home. Thanks -------------- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us ----- William Morrow
ageis Posts: 198 Joined: 2002/10/25	2003/01/28, 09:26 PM Protein and milk goes bad in a 12 hour period. The taste degrades too but the taste right after mixing, oh man...it's fantastic.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/28, 11:06 PM Yeah, you are right...I was assuming that they were mixed in water. With water, I see no problem. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
Poboyle666 Posts: 52 Joined: 2003/01/26	2003/01/29, 01:01 PM I mix my whey protein with milk, and i saved half of it for later in the fridge when it was mixed, and it went solid, like a thick mousse, i was thinking of eating it like one but i added a little more milk, mixed it around again and it was fine
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/29, 09:00 PM Well, I usually freeze mine, or another great option is to make a "pudding".You can put this in a small tuppreware bowl and take it anywhere, and the nice thing is it won't spill! Also a nice break from the drinks, kind of like eating something. Can be more fulfilling. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
MichiganFocker Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/02/03	2003/02/04, 03:33 PM Just found this Q&A on Myopley shakes from EAS. Q: After I have mixed my Myoplex nutrition shake, for how long will it retain its' potency? A: As long as your nutrition shake is not heated, the Myoplex nutrition shake should retain its' potency for up to 8 hours. Others may have a different time frame but I would estimate most shakes are around this time.