protein shake confusion

[adrian]

im confused between these 2 BSN products. the Syntha-6 and True mass. The worker in GNC told me that syntha 6 is for peopel who want to be lean. True mass is to gain mass. im confused on whether i shoudl use syntha-6 or true mass. oh. im using Optimum Nutririon 100% whey. isit to get you lean or mass building? and shoudl i take 1 scoop or 2 scoop after workout?

[vamp]

Mass building supplements tend to be higher in carbs and sugars which will fatten you up (mass building). The other is like a diet pill and will dehydrate you. Forget them both. Just use whey as it gives you the protein you require for muscle repair and growth from working out. Take it immediately after your workout. That is the only time you really need it. The rest of the day should be solid foods with solid protein each meal. I suggest you go to the diet and nutrition forum and read the "stickies" there to help with your understanding of a good diet - it can't hurt to read it, can it?

Its your body, keep it real!
cheers

[adrian]

so i should just stick qwith optimum nutrition's 100% whey then. 2 scoops right after workout. 1 scoop gives 24 grams of protein. im 70 kg 174 cm

[vamp]

What does the label call a serving? That is what I would recommend. By the sounds of it, just the one scoop is what you need. Two is just adding calories that won't be used really in the way you want. Try instead having a salad about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes after your shake to supply healthy vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates with an olive oil and viniger dressing as a healthy topping, you can add some nuts or seeds also.

If you feel you need more suppliments, I would recommend a daily vitamin and a fish oil supliment for the omega 3s, 6s, and 9s which will help with protein breakdown and utilization within the body. Even better would be to include fish in your diet 2-3 times a week. Those high in omega fatty acids.

cheers

[lens_d]

thats a good protein powder you are using no need to change.

[adrian]

im really not sure wether 2 scoops is too much or just fine. some say 2 some say 1. im confused

[lens_d]

I always use 2.

[Boss Man]

Protein shakes vary. Some are around 20g per scoop, some are around 25g. Some maybe weight gainers could be more like 30 per scoop. Don't ever recall seeing one that high, but it may happen.

Plus if it's Carbed up, you might find the Carbs are aither

A: identical in amount to Protein.

B: Around 40-50% higher.

Realistically, you'd only need about 1-1.5 scoops, no more, especially if Carbed, so you will get a goodly amount of calories anyway. Two scoops or more would be for really massive guys, who might like consuming something like 50g+ Protein after workouts.

Not necessarily a worthy pursuit in the name of calories, but I don't doubt some would do it.