Protein powder twice daily...?

jeaninesteam1
jeaninesteam1 Posts: 42 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it ok to use protein powder twice daily? I'm using one I got from trader Joe's(whey, 100 cal. 16 grams protein, 4 carbs). I've been making proats and want to add a protein smoothie daily. Opinions?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'd just eat some meat or fish or low fat dairy personally. I supplement with powder about once a week...
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    I prefer to eat my protein. Better sateity.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I make a smoothie for lunch everyday with protein powder, and make desserts most nights which also include it. Have been doing this for years.
  • debbiebondklein
    debbiebondklein Posts: 158 Member
    I use it twice a day and it's 30 grams and I have lost 75lbs , but now I need to check with my Doctor after reading what the guy above me post
  • notreallychris
    notreallychris Posts: 501 Member
    I usually do one protein shake daily, if I don't get to my goal with other foods, I'll do another one after dinner.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I do it some days if I didn't hit my protein and I am running out of time to eat. If it helps you hit your goal and you like it, I don't see the issue.
  • Will_Run_for_Food
    Will_Run_for_Food Posts: 561 Member
    Watch out, it might give you the toots!
  • Johnd2000
    Johnd2000 Posts: 198 Member
    I have 2 x 25g servings most days, in order to hit my 25% protein goal. Not noticed any negative effects.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    craygslyst1 wrote: »
    I think there’s a max your body can process in a given time. (30g?).

    Most protein I’ve used is 25-30g. So it’s once a day, post workout for me.

    If you’re getting protein from other sources, you shouldn’t need more.

    My .02.

    Absorption rates and what your body can and will use are two different things.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    jeaninesteam1 wrote: »
    Is it ok to use protein powder twice daily? I'm using one I got from trader Joe's(whey, 100 cal. 16 grams protein, 4 carbs). I've been making proats and want to add a protein smoothie daily. Opinions?

    And @debbiebondklein

    Whey protein is just a food, not really special.
    For learning to eat long term at maintenance I would suggest using whey protein as a supplement to your normal diet when needed rather than use as a primary source. But that's for long term adherence reasons, it's not a problem in itself.
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