Are Protien Shakes healthy?!

mobb13 · 10-05-2008, 05:08 AM

I am looking to bulk up and gain muscle, however i keep hearing that protein muscle builders have a negative toll on you body if taken over a long period of time? is this claim true!! If so is there any other alternative...

LasciviousXXX · 10-05-2008, 05:17 AM

As with most things moderation is the key. Balance ya know?

Excessive protein in your body is hard on your liver and takes its toll. That's why too much protein is definitely a bad thing. However most protein shakes if taken in conjunction with a high level of physical activity and a balanced diet (ie complex carbs, lean meats, amino acids) are perfectly healthy.

My wife is a nurse and when I started working out faithfully we came up with a very healty balance of nutrients supplements etc. Everything in moderation my friend.

Raysor · 10-05-2008, 05:21 AM

i something that is easy and taste good

1. fill blender a third of the way up with milk
2. half cup of suger
3. teaspoon of vanilla extract
4. as many eggs as you want
5. blend and enjoy

LasciviousXXX · 10-05-2008, 05:30 AM

That's a lot of sugar though for a protein drink. I understand its an easy home-made version but IMO you lose a lot of the lean muscle you're shooting for with that much sugar.

Raysor · 10-05-2008, 05:37 AM

eh i guess you could do less it might be 1/4 cup actually i dont remember it just makes it taste better.

LasciviousXXX · 10-05-2008, 05:39 AM

Cool cool. The age old debate, I want to drink protein shakes but they taste like crap. Unfortunately thats the way of them unfortunately. I've only ever had two protein shakes that I thought didn't taste like complete ass.... Labrada and Usana

BiGGinZ · 10-05-2008, 08:15 AM

Protein Shakes are completely fine for you to take. You would need to be taking in an obscene amount of shakes on a daily basis to overdue the protein your body needs if you are training.

BiGGinZ

mobb13 · 10-07-2008, 08:41 PM

What would you say is a good amount of protein intake to see results in a month or so. 2 protien shakes a day after workout?

jonman12 · 10-07-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobb13

What would you say is a good amount of protein intake to see results in a month or so. 2 protien shakes a day after workout?

2 to 3 a day. before or after you workout or if you know you're going to go while without eating.

root · 10-07-2008, 09:32 PM

They're fine, you won't see huge gains from protein shakes alone but they'll definitely speed up your post-workout recovery.

10-05-2008, 05:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
mobb13 Green Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 972	Are Protien Shakes healthy?! I am looking to bulk up and gain muscle, however i keep hearing that protein muscle builders have a negative toll on you body if taken over a long period of time? is this claim true!! If so is there any other alternative...

10-05-2008, 05:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
LasciviousXXX Blue Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sedona, AZ Posts: 1,280	As with most things moderation is the key. Balance ya know? Excessive protein in your body is hard on your liver and takes its toll. That's why too much protein is definitely a bad thing. However most protein shakes if taken in conjunction with a high level of physical activity and a balanced diet (ie complex carbs, lean meats, amino acids) are perfectly healthy. My wife is a nurse and when I started working out faithfully we came up with a very healty balance of nutrients supplements etc. Everything in moderation my friend. __________________

10-05-2008, 05:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Raysor Green Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 747	i something that is easy and taste good 1. fill blender a third of the way up with milk 2. half cup of suger 3. teaspoon of vanilla extract 4. as many eggs as you want 5. blend and enjoy __________________

10-05-2008, 05:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
LasciviousXXX Blue Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sedona, AZ Posts: 1,280	That's a lot of sugar though for a protein drink. I understand its an easy home-made version but IMO you lose a lot of the lean muscle you're shooting for with that much sugar. __________________

10-05-2008, 05:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raysor Green Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 747	eh i guess you could do less it might be 1/4 cup actually i dont remember it just makes it taste better. __________________

10-05-2008, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
LasciviousXXX Blue Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sedona, AZ Posts: 1,280	Cool cool. The age old debate, I want to drink protein shakes but they taste like crap. Unfortunately thats the way of them unfortunately. I've only ever had two protein shakes that I thought didn't taste like complete ass.... Labrada and Usana __________________

10-05-2008, 08:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
BiGGinZ White Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11	Protein Shakes are completely fine for you to take. You would need to be taking in an obscene amount of shakes on a daily basis to overdue the protein your body needs if you are training. BiGGinZ

10-07-2008, 08:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
mobb13 Green Belt Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 972	What would you say is a good amount of protein intake to see results in a month or so. 2 protien shakes a day after workout? __________________

10-07-2008, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
root Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 193	They're fine, you won't see huge gains from protein shakes alone but they'll definitely speed up your post-workout recovery.

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