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Is it better to have a protein shake before or after a worko

MariPars
MariPars Posts: 52
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
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  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    After. The entire purpose of having a protein shake as a workout supplement is to recharge your muscles quickly.
  • MariPars
    MariPars Posts: 52
    Thanks!
  • AdAstra47
    AdAstra47 Posts: 823 Member
    My doctor told me I should eat or drink something with both carbs and protein right before a workout, and something with protein immediately after a workout. The carbs give you the instant energy you need for the exertion, but the protein is also necessary to provide long-lasting energy and keep your metabolism going at that higher rate for a longer period of time (thus burning more fat).
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