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when is it best to have a protein shake? Before or after exercises

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  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    i just finished reading


    "Eccentric exercise caused significant muscle damage, loss of strength, and soreness; however timing of ingestion of carbohydrate/protein supplement had no effect."


    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2288590/


    but then again...

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2129163/

    one study shows one thing..another the complete opposite...
  • MelsieK
    MelsieK Posts: 72
    I have one after training, helps a lot with recovery , sometimes one in between meals. And always one before going to bed.
  • sassysarah92
    sassysarah92 Posts: 13 Member
    Thankyou. I usually have one after exercising because thats when i remember.
  • sassysarah92
    sassysarah92 Posts: 13 Member
    Found out by my trainer when to have protein powder. She said after exercise roughly 30 mins at the latest best after 10-15 mins of finishing. Then eat within the first hour. Hope that makes sense.