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Originally Posted by djchameleon
I feel like this is a silly question but I will ask it anyways. Protien shakes should be consumed directly after a workout or should I wait like 30 mins then make one?
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Some people say consume protein within 30 minutes of finishing your workout. I think that's broscience though, the idea that there is a magic window where you must consume protein sounds like bs, the difference is going to be virtually f
uck all. The reality is if you're not getting your set amount of protein every day, consistently, then you're not gonna see results. I use whey protein after training but mainly out of habit and the fact I like the drink and don't fancy eating a meal when I'm still hyped from lifting weights.
Overall I would just say whenever you feel most comfortable. Provided you get it. I've not noticed a difference either way.
Re: the discussion on whether protein powder is worth it or not, I'm with Rez. It's relative though, if you're expecting a magic potion then no they're not worth it, there is a lot of bad information out there and people end up with skewed views of what purpose protein powder actually serves. If your diet or training routine isn't in place then they're not worth it then either. They are a supplement (+ a food source), they supplement an
already in place routine and diet.
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Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens
Protein powders aren't a steroid though, they're a food source.
No, protein powder is not necessary for any fitness goal. If your goal is to build muscle then you will require a set amount of protein intake per day, all protein powder does is help you to reach that target but it can be done easily enough without it.
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Whey protein is made from drying milk, that's all it is. I use this stuff -
Impact Whey Protein from Myprotein
47 quid for 5kg. I think there's about 300 servings in that, works out at just over 6p a serving lol. That is cheaper than food.
It absolutely is worth it.