protein supplements?

**joeeyng123** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 12:41am

Okay so i was wondering if things like protein powder really help you build muscle mass. If they do, any reccomendations for which kind to look out for? And hopefully this wasnt previously covered, because i couldnt find anything in the search

**LI GUY 1** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 1:51am

Well protein supplements have protein, so it has calories. Extra calories = more mass, either fat or muscle.

A protein shake is probably best used immediately post workout. A whey protein (the most common), 1-2 scoops (20-40 grams) mixed with water. Other than that just eat more food unless you are a vegan or have a special need for protein shakes.

**LI GUY 1** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 1:53am

Also, cytogainer is weightgainer shake, which is different than a protein shake. A protein shake usually has 20-25 grams protein per serving and around 100 calories depending on sugar content. The main ingredients are just usually whey protein and flavorings.

A weightgainer contains at least 500 and up to 1000 or more calories and has lots of everything in it (protein/fat/carbohydrates).

**jeansberg** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 5:23am

I've started mixing whey protein with water as well. It's supposed to be strawberry-flavored and I can handle the taste, really. What gets me are the nasty clumps that won't dissolve that you just have to choke down. It's better with milk, but drinking 4 dl milk plus all that protein is unnecessarily filling IMO.

**Asriel** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 6:49am

Put it in a blender - Problem solved :)

**jeansberg** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 11:50am

I do have a blender. I'm just too lazy to use it.

**Equipoise** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 12:02pm

Duh.. The answer to your question should be obvious and is more of a biological question versus a supplementation question.

Amino acids are needed for tissue regeneration. Amino Acids make up protein....

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 12:43pm

Originally Posted by joeeyng123

Okay so i was wondering if things like protein powder really help you build muscle mass. If they do, any reccomendations for which kind to look out for? And hopefully this wasnt previously covered, because i couldnt find anything in the search

People can recomend you want type of protein supplements to take. However, none of that will work unless you are eating and lifting enough and properly.

**Gypsy Jazz** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 12:45pm

I am far from a nutrition expert, but since doing pretty intense physical therapy I've been having a protein shake once a day. I mix vanilla powder with some orange juice and it ends up tasting like a crappy creamsicle, but it's still pretty decent tasting. OJ has a lot of sugar for a glass, but it's better than soda, has vitamin C and potassium and makes the protein go down easy.

**Equipoise** · Posted On: 6/15/2007 12:57pm

I can't drink that **** anymore. It never blends correctly and makes me want to vomit from the texture (reminds me of Oysters..) It's just revolting. I let the gym blend a drink for me and it's much more palatable. It costs about 15$ more a month for them versus myself making it. I figure it's worth it.