Protein Supplement

[BadgerFu57]

I don't think I am getting enough protein in my diet so I want to add one supplement of around 30-40 grams per day to my diet. When is the best time to take a supplement? After workouts, between meals?

[hybone]

Directly after workouts. Try Isopure protein supplement, it has 0 carbs and 50g per serving.

[Paul Wilson]

Firstly I want to make it clear that food is better than supplements because there are more variations of vitamins and minerals, proteins and Carbs.

But it is so hard to get the correct amount of protein in you diet. So I advise protein shakes as a replacement meal for you six meals a day. Small Meals that is.

At the height of 5"2 and the training that I do I take in 200 grams of protein a day.

If you tell me you weight, height, and the type of training you do I will calculate the correct amount of protein you need in a day.

[Kurt]

Originally posted by Paul Wilson
Firstly I want to make it clear that food is better than supplements because there are more variations of vitamins and minerals, proteins and Carbs.

But it is so hard to get the correct amount of protein in you diet. So I advise protein shakes as a replacement meal for you six meals a day. Small Meals that is.

At the height of 5"2 and the training that I do I take in 200 grams of protein a day.

If you tell me you weight, height, and the type of training you do I will calculate the correct amount of protein you need in a day.

A meal is better, but you miss the whole idea of supps, its a QUICK and EASY way to get your macronutrient requirements.

The quicker you get that shake in you the better, make sure its Whey as thats the fastest diggesting protein which your body will be craving for as it is in a catabolic state.

and to calculate the amount of protein, research has shown that 1.3grams per lb of body weight is the key for gaining muscle mass. try and aim for 1 to 1.5grams, maybe push it to 2g's at the most.

peace.