Hello Everyone,
Im 41 and New to working out. Im wanting to know if all this is worth it. Ive been reading about Protein Shakes & Vitamins. So much to read about this and Im not sure what to do and if its worth it. The only thing Im taking is fish oil.
Vitamins- What is the best to take and why?
Protein Shakes-Should I take one 30 to 60 min before I work out or is after better? Also is one with breakfast a good idea?
Casein Protein-Is it a good idea to take it before bed and how do you take it?
Thanks Everyone For Your Help.
Help About Protein Shakes & Vitamins
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Re: Help About Protein Shakes & Vitamins
Read sticky about testing vitamins, that might give you further enlightenment regarding your question
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Protein shakes for Breakfast are okay, ut combined with good nutrition, to make sure you're getting some good Micronutrient intake, becasue you'll only get that with a shake, if it's the pricey, hyped up ones, that I don't rate much.
A cheap one with Carbs is fine, than just use about half of one to boost protein intake. The Carbs will be something to be mindful of, so you don't eat too many solid ones with the shake.
Some say Prtoein shakes before workouts are good, but I prefer afterwards as a methodology, because one reason for before workouts, is the Arginine content would promote Nitric Oxide production dilating bloodvessels for potentially bigger pumps and things like Tryptophan and Phenylalanine can impact well on mood hormone production, but beef with that idea is that Protein shakes help to build and / or repair muscle, so how can a shake help to repair muscle, when you're microtearing muscle and effectively doing things that are counterproductive?
I'd prefer the shake afterwards scenario as a choice, so the repair and build aspects of Protein shakes, could to mind be better harnessed.
Casein before bed is anti-catabolic, as Casein has 8 calories per gram not 4 like most other proteins, so it will take around 6 hours to digest not 3, based on roughly 25-30g's worth.
It might occasionally cause a mild bloating effect ot some, but to many nothing much. If you have issues with taste try a few things like Vanilla essence, ground Ginger, ground Nutmeg, Cinnamon or a bit of Honey and consider a bit of crushed Oats or something like that for increased synthesis.
The Carbs will to some extent assist with mood and sleep homrones, as Carbs have been shown to be proactive regarding sleep, but just don't go bazurk with how much you add.

Protein shakes for Breakfast are okay, ut combined with good nutrition, to make sure you're getting some good Micronutrient intake, becasue you'll only get that with a shake, if it's the pricey, hyped up ones, that I don't rate much.
A cheap one with Carbs is fine, than just use about half of one to boost protein intake. The Carbs will be something to be mindful of, so you don't eat too many solid ones with the shake.
Some say Prtoein shakes before workouts are good, but I prefer afterwards as a methodology, because one reason for before workouts, is the Arginine content would promote Nitric Oxide production dilating bloodvessels for potentially bigger pumps and things like Tryptophan and Phenylalanine can impact well on mood hormone production, but beef with that idea is that Protein shakes help to build and / or repair muscle, so how can a shake help to repair muscle, when you're microtearing muscle and effectively doing things that are counterproductive?
I'd prefer the shake afterwards scenario as a choice, so the repair and build aspects of Protein shakes, could to mind be better harnessed.
Casein before bed is anti-catabolic, as Casein has 8 calories per gram not 4 like most other proteins, so it will take around 6 hours to digest not 3, based on roughly 25-30g's worth.
It might occasionally cause a mild bloating effect ot some, but to many nothing much. If you have issues with taste try a few things like Vanilla essence, ground Ginger, ground Nutmeg, Cinnamon or a bit of Honey and consider a bit of crushed Oats or something like that for increased synthesis.
The Carbs will to some extent assist with mood and sleep homrones, as Carbs have been shown to be proactive regarding sleep, but just don't go bazurk with how much you add.