Protein Before or After?

JeremiahStone
JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is it better to take protein powder before or after a serious workout?

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  • blueeyedtraveler
    blueeyedtraveler Posts: 209 Member
    My trainer tells me carbs before to give me the energy and protein after to help the muscles.

    Good luck
  • SassyStef
    SassyStef Posts: 413
    I do half before and half after then about an hour after eating it I have an awesome meal
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I do mine after!
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    I was told eat your meal for what you will be doing in 3 hours......so I try to eat protein before....just my opinion
  • BOGmama2010
    BOGmama2010 Posts: 599 Member
    It's recommended to take BCAAs (which are found in whey protein powder as well) before your lifting workout. Within the 30 - 45 minutes after your workout, you want to have easily digestible carbs with some protein for recovery and then about an hour after that you can have your regular meal. Your muscles will be ready to accept the carbs after your workout.
  • Robscofle
    Robscofle Posts: 40
    The human body replenishes its nutrient stores most rapidly in the first 1-2 hours after exercise. Best advice is always have a mixed meal (research suggests a liquid meal is best) of carbohydrate and protein for faster recovery and muscle growth between workouts.
  • Mills187
    Mills187 Posts: 171
    Both bro keep the muscles fueled!
  • TK421NotAtPost
    TK421NotAtPost Posts: 512 Member
    Depends on when your last meal was.
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