Whey Protein

[Makaveli]

Would taking protein shakes on days that i don't workout do anything, like would it still help build muscle mass or would it pretty much just be a waste? And if it would help when should i take it, ie. in the morning, before bed? Possible negative effects?

 

[badgerbacon]

definitley take protein on non training days, it provides bcaa's and and steady stream of protein throughout the day(to get this use a slow digesting protein such as casein) and you should drink a shake or ingest this protein at least 2 times on non training days, preferably between meals

 

[wacky906]

Your diet should stay the same regardless if its a workout day or not. Perhaps on non-workout days you may want to eat your protein instead of having too much of it coming from protein shakes. For example, on workout days I usually take 2 scoops of protein powder and on non-workout days I only take one, but regardless I still consume 210g-225 of protein. I don't think it really matters when you take your protein on non-workout days. I usually take one scoop in the morning or afternoon, but I've never taken it at night. On workout days one before and one after workout.

 

[Makaveli]

Thanks for the advice guys. And wacky, i heard that it was good to have a shake before you go to bed to prevent protein breakdown while you sleep, not sure if this matters on non workout days though.

 

[wacky906]

Possibly, I haven't heard about this though. It is interesting and I'd like to know more about it . I don't know if I want to drink 3 scoops a day though, its not exactly the best tasting thing ever