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Protein Shake

leanne9876
leanne9876 Posts: 301 Member
edited January 31 in Food and Nutrition
When is the best time to have a protein shake, before and after exercise ?

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  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    I don't think there's a "best" time.

    I personally drink mine before, but that's because I go walking at like 5:30am and I use it for breakfast too.
  • HealthyVitamins
    HealthyVitamins Posts: 432 Member
    I have two protein shakes a day in-between meals, but from what I've heard it best for after exercise as the protein helps to repair muscle.
  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
    i prefer after.
    depends on how much liquid you like sloshing around inside you whilst exercising.
  • RoseTears143
    RoseTears143 Posts: 1,121 Member
    I drink one about 40 minutes or so before lifting weights, and then have a BCAA "shake" after working out. I always get ravenously hungry after lifting so having the protein before helps a ton.
  • stangirl1995
    stangirl1995 Posts: 43 Member
    I prefer after my workout but I usually get a 2nd one in sometime in the day or for my last snack at night.
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