best time to drink protein shake

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Jackass1986
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best time to drink protein shake

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I currently have 2-3 protein shakes per day,

1 in the morning with breakfast
1 after workout
1 before bed

just wondering, how long (if anything) to leave it after workout to drink the shake and get the most benefit from it???
(or does it really matter that much???)

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drink it as soon as you finish your lasts et before showering...the quicker the better
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Over Load

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is it possible to over load?
For instance, If I come directly home and Have a slab of Steak, a side of veggies, and a potato with a Protien shake to chase it with... is that Too much???
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Post by swanso5 »

it's hard to "overload" after working out as the body is soaking up what it gets for replenishment...if having the shakwe second it's probably not getting digested as it may be getting held up by the solid food which is another reason for having as soon as you finish
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Re: best time to drink protein shake

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Best time is to drink it after the work out ... you can't overload with it :D :D :D
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Re: best time to drink protein shake

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I think morning time is the best time to drink protein shake.Drink protein shake with your breakfast because it gives you energy whole the day.It helps to build your muscles.Always drink protein shake before your workout.
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Re: best time to drink protein shake

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rohanjain wrote:Always drink protein shake before your workout.
Why?
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Re: best time to drink protein shake

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Even though I get the idea of a protein shake before a workout (to ensure that your levels are up) I would much rather have some simple carbs before I work out and then save protein shake for afterwards. That is going to help muscle grow better I believe.
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