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When to take Whey Protein?

Vinod1 Posts: 2 Joined: 2001/12/09	2003/09/10, 10:10 AM Hello Everyone.... Just recently bought some soy and whey protein powder. I am wondering when is the best time to take the protein, before or after the workout. Also, what foods are good to eat after the workout? Thanks for any assistance anyone can give.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/09/10, 07:15 PM Have your protein within 30-45 mins post workout. -------------- Beleive you can, and you are halfway there. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
Imran18 Posts: 17 Joined: 2003/09/01	2003/09/11, 12:43 AM why people drink whey protein? whats the benefit?
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/09/11, 06:11 PM Is it a soy/whey combo or did you get some of each? The whey is better post workout like carivan said. You should eat a high protein meal about an hour after that. What to have exactly, I think depends on if you work out early or late in the day. Imran-whey protein is evidently quickly absorbed, therefore good for muscle recovery immediately after a workout. Ok bb1fit, come in here and give them the science of it...lol. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/09/11, 09:08 PM People benefit from protein as a supplement because they feelthey can't get all their daily reqirements out of food. So rather than constantly eating, we take a shake of about 80grams of whey isolate. And like azredhead said, it is quickly absorbed, therefor getting to our muscles quicker than food. But remember it is a supplement, not a replacement. -------------- Beleive you can, and you are halfway there. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)