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Protein Shakes

brianr
brianr
Posts: 4
Joined: 2001/12/11
Malaysia
2001/12/18, 11:06 PM
Do Protein Shakes really work? If so, when do I drink it and what does it actually do for the body?
ltroisi
ltroisi
Posts: 764
Joined: 2001/11/06
United States
2001/12/19, 06:55 AM
Well that depends on what do you want it to do! They are great for a recovery drink after a work out (this should be a blended protein with whey). I use them as 2 of my meals (reduces cooking!) and late at night when you want to snack have a small protein drink instead.
They help you get in the protein requirement of 1-1.5 gr per pound of bodyweight. Otherwise you need to eat lots of protein sources which is not always easy!
Philia2
Philia2
Posts: 4,078
Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2001/12/19, 09:02 AM
How shouldn't it work?..... It's just a supplement of proteins.... You cannot replace all your meals with protein shakes, but you can make sure of giving enough proteins to your body.
BUT if you are not weight training or doing any sport, well then too much proteins can make you fat as anything else....