How long of a period should I take whey protein for the best results?
Whey Protein After Workouts
Taking whey protein after workouts is an excellent way to get the amino acids you need to repair and grow your muscles. In fact, research suggests that it may be even more beneficial than other forms of quality protein.
Bodybuilders and Athletes
It is particularly important for bodybuilders and athletes who need to add lean muscle mass or lose fat. Whey protein is highly bioavailable and digested quickly. Its fast absorption rates make it ideal for boosting muscle growth after workouts.
Exercise
Researchers have also found that consuming whey protein after exercise may increase force-generating capacity. This was shown in a study on sedentary men who were trained to perform explosive functional movements.
It is possible that the increase in force-generating capacity was due to enhanced recovery of anaerobic power. Regardless of the cause, the effect was moderate.
Rate of protein synthesis
It is also possible that the improved force-generating capacity was due to an enhanced rate of protein synthesis. The increased rate of protein synthesis, in turn, may have facilitated greater muscle protein repair, which may facilitate faster performance recovery.
This may be related to the rapidity of whey protein digestion. In a recent study, a single 25 g dose of whey protein produced 17% of the average habitual protein intake.
Protein supplementation
Nevertheless, a longer time period of whey protein supplementation was required to produce a positive net balance. This was not observed in the group that ingested protein as a meal replacement but was more pronounced in the group that ingested the protein prior to exercise.
Contact a Registered Nutritionist or a Dietician Today!
When you need help from a nutritionist and body trainer, contact Ike Cella. He can help you.
Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching
7891 S 6100 W
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 643-3878
https://goo.gl/maps/XvdRNh67kZhn1xuSA Disclaimer: This is not professional advice and is simply an answer to a question and that if professional advice is sought, contact a licensed dietician, nutritionist, or doctor in the appropriate administration.













