Protein benefit

[jimbut]

Hi, first post in this particular forum. If you wish to benefit from protein intake ( supplements or otherwise ), when is the best time to partake relative to exercising ? ie just before activity, a few hours before or perhaps after exercise. Hoping this question finds a nutritionist who cycles !

 

[akaAndrew]

My belief is just afterwards. I believe there's quite a short time frame too (20 to 30 minutes) for maximum benefit.

 

[Hont]

+1. Afterwards to provide the sustenance for your muscles to re-build themselves. Been using protein all this year. Not sure how much it has helped in overall fitness but it has stopped me cannibalising muscle from other parts of the body.

 

[vmasenas]

it's most needed thing then you doing hard driving , i would offer you to use promax extreme its cool stuff

 

[Perry]

Take a quick release protein within 20-30 mins after training and slow release on rest days.

Take with lots of water - can't stress that enough.

 

[ShinSplint]

Take a quick release protein within 20-30 mins after training and slow release on rest days.

Take with lots of water - can't stress that enough.

Hi, can you explain why please?

 

[walker]

I'm a bit lost as to the lots of water part too?
Unless your getting protein mixed with creatine?

 

[bonk man]

A BIG WARNING

Protein supplements can make you seriously ill.. If you suffer reactions to sunlight or getting hot during exercise and you are taking these supplements then stop taking them.
My step son was doing weights and taking these drinks and started getting very bad allergic reactions to exercise, so bad he had to stop doing gym work, even walking to work set him off, doctors scratched their heads and in the end a friend of my wifes who is a specialist in something related to immune systems spotted it straight away, as soon as the lad stopped taking the supplements the condition went away and he can go running and do weights as much as he wants.
It is quite common so beware. I am not against protein drinks by the way

 

[MickL]

Just eat a boiled egg sarnie or drink a glass of milk just as healthy . If you eat right you don't need the extras.

 

[jimboalee]

Just eat a boiled egg sarnie or drink a glass of milk just as healthy . If you eat right you don't need the extras.

I'd agree with that, but make sure they are unfertilised.

The trouble with eggs is:-

If one day you fancy a roast chicken dinner, your supply of eggs stops.

 

[TVC]

Look at what your chosen protein suppliment/shake gives you, in most cases you're going to get pretty much the same from a pint of milk which is: 1 - Cheaper 2 - More easily digested 3 - Easily available.

 

[yashicamat]

Something like refried beans with some spice mix stirred in is excellent. 6g protein per 100g of beans, a tin is over 400g and will make a good bowlful. Very little fat in it as well. Tastes fantastic too.

 

[lukesdad]

Or grow your own beans even cheaper I got loads of runners at the moment !

 

[jimboalee]

My Dad's runner beans have been a failure this year.

Anyway, I don't eat them.

I shoot the Woodpigeon and Rabbits off the lawn and eat them. They only cost one .22 pellet.

 

[HeartAttack]

Something like refried beans with some spice mix stirred in is excellent. 6g protein per 100g of beans, a tin is over 400g and will make a good bowlful. Very little fat in it as well. Tastes fantastic too.

Sorry but 6g per 100g is very low if you are looking to use protein as muscle repair and recovery especially following exercise.

I use and have used for the last 2 years a protein supplement drink, I know it costs, but its a lot less that those being sold as cycling recovery drinks, also a lot better for you than plain milk in terms of what it puts back into your system, loads better than eggs as you'd need a fair number of them after a good ride which could see you becoming egg bound, but each to their own and we are all different and want different things from what we do, so what works for me may not be for you, but don't ignore the options.

http://www.myprotein.co.uk/bulk-powders/protein-powders/impact-whey-protein/

Nutritional Information (per 30g): Energy 118.0cal Energy 497.0kJ Protein (dry basis) 24.6g Protein (as-is) 23.6g Fat 2.1g Carbohydrates 1.8g Calcium 150.0mg