Protein Shake Before or After Workout?

[monty2589]

Should I drink a protein shake before or after my workout?

 

[AJP]

This is gonna sound rude, but it's not meant to be. This is asked almost every day, just use the search bar up top.

After. Post workout all of the time.

 

[monty2589]

Sorry I just got a little bit lazy but thanks

 

[Markus Leon]

After. Post workout all of the time.

Actually, protein intake before exercising stimulates the protein synthesis efter the exercise more than an intake after would have.

 

[leewannabehench]

yeah but you want some sort of protein that will last longer , protein shake is a fast acting source of protein this is why it is best taken after a workout.

 

[Cynic]

Dr. Berardi recommends starchy, high GI carbs with protien before and after, so a potato with a good chuck of beef before the workout, an hour wait, workout, and protein shake with a 2:1-4:1 ratio of carbs to protien should do it.

 

[Markus Leon]

yeah but you want some sort of protein that will last longer , protein shake is a fast acting source of protein this is why it is best taken after a workout.

Even if its fast protein like whey the amino acid levels in the plasma doesnt rise the second you drink it and for the amino acids to start building up muscleprotein takes even longer.

"The stimulation of net muscle protein synthesis when EAC is consumed before exercise is superior to that when EAC is consumed after exercise. The combination of increased amino acid levels at a time when blood flow is increased appears to offer the maximum stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by increasing amino acid delivery to the muscle and thus amino acid availability."

Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 281: E197-E206, 2001;