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two questions about post-workout protein shakes?
I take a protein shake within a half hour of every significant weight lifting workout. Every morning on the days I work out, I mix some whey protein powder (26 grams of protein) with about 6 ounces of lukewarm water, then I add a 30 gram liquid protein shake that comes premixed from the factory to it for a total of 56 grams, mix the two together, and then put it in the fridge all day. Then after work, I go to the gym and work out for a couple of hours, storing the shake in the gym fridge to keep it cold.
Therefore, there is about a 10 hour gap between the time I mix my shake, and when I drink it... Some guy at the gym told me I'm wasting my time with this method for two reasons:
1. The proteins in a shake rapidly break down after mixing, so you need to drink it within a few minutes of mixing it, and
2. He said the human body can't process more than about 40 grams of protein at a time, so I'm not doing anything but wasting money taking a 56 gram shake. I weigh 220 lbs, and am fairly muscular for a guy my age (47).
Is he right? Since my shakes are mixture of mix-your-own protein powder, and store-bought pre-made protein shakes, it's hard for me to believe the proteins degrade that quickly. Otherwise, how would store-bought shakes be any good? And is he right about the ability to process no more than 40 grams at a time? Thanks!!!!
I do get dietary protein throughout the day. I eat Greek Yogurts for breakfast, or scrambled eggs made with egg whites, and I eat fish and lean chicken for lunches and dinners. So the shakes are certainly NOT my only source of protein.
3 Answers
- Anonymous10 years ago
Post-workout protein shakes are highly ineffective. What matter is how much protein you get in the entire day, and that your muscles are well fed.
Anyways, to answer your question.
1) The proteins are breaking down, FROM WHAT? Excessive heat can break down protein, but your not doing anything to break it down. Your fine.
2) The human body might only process 40grams right when you take it, but in a few hours it will process the rest. Also, the study he is referencing used 30gram is the maximum amount. Regardless, your body will utilize as much protein as it needs. Shakes are a waste of money anyways, but the 56grams your taking, it will be utilized just not all at once.
- 5 years ago
of direction you're able to consume some thing. The worst element which could ensue is that interior the morning, you have gotten some indigestion and abdomen pains. maximum human beings recommend to no longer consume a great meal and bypass to mattress precise away because of the fact those energy are left unburnt; besides the incontrovertible fact that, coming abode after a piece out, your physique is longing for foodstuff. it is advisable to characteristic on your submit-work out shake; 2:a million ratio is carbs to proteins is excellent.
- tennisloverLv 710 years ago
i wouldnt go that route if i were you..
does not sound practical and does not seem worth it
just have a shake after you train
and maybe one before bed
the rest just eat food during the day
