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nichm

January 19, 2009 10:58 PM

Protein/ISO Whey smoothie BEFORE or AFTER working out?

I know I need protein when working out, and I usually throw in a banana, some frozen fruit, milk and some vanilla protein powder.My question is, do I have this drink before I work out or after.Do my muscles need the protein when I'm working ou, or after?

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darth cont...

January 20, 2009 01:48 AM

I've heard some say before and after, some say after, some say before.

Personally I do best taking a caseinate-protein based shake (e.g. Muscle Milk) immediately following a workout, in conjunction with some L-glutamine to help the muscles recover. Whey is consumed relatively quickly, whereas caseinate protein is slower and hangs out in your system longer (you could also gain similar benefits from just eating some cottage cheese).
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Research, personal experience, conversations with personal trainer at my gym.

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January 25, 2009 04:39 PM

So you'd say to not have a ISO/Whey based shake, but a protien based one?

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darth cont...

January 25, 2009 07:54 PM

Here are a couple of good articles which are probably a more reliable source than my basic knowledge and the knowledge my trainer provided off-hand:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/satternorton.htm

http://www.nutritionexpress.com/showarticle.aspx?articleid=787

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