Best protein suppliments?

[t-k-o]

Trying to build some muscle. Besided good food, what supliment is the best sourse of protein? Pills or shakes.
Anything you think I should know would be appreciated.

well actually too much protein can be bad for you. I've read about alot of people on this forum who drink like 3 pro shakes daily and eat high protein foods too, but if you eat high protein foods (nuts, tuna, eggs...etc.) protein supplementation is not needed. hope this helps.
http://www.umass.edu/diningservices/...n/protein.html

[PeRc-piskot]

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[-Antonio-]

I bought a random protein bar this morning and I cant get off the ****in toilet

[moetorious]

ultimate nutrition is the way to go.

[Trick]

hahaha that sucks man

Well most of us have a strict diet. And low-far diets can mean low protein. Personally, I have one, maybe 2 protein shakes a day (25g each shake). And that website someone posted is flat out wrong, which is ridiculous because it came from a university. In all fairness, an american university, haha. Protein needs DO increase with activity. We tear alot of muscle doing what we do (not as much as bodybuilders or whatever, since we don't go for STRENGTH so much). I need about 110g of protein a day, and I only weigh 155 pounds.

Too much protein at once can cause some indigestion problems, as protein digestion is tough on the body (well tougher than most other things). Way too much, over a long period of time can cause some adverse affects. But really, having to much protein is not a common problem. You'll usually metabolize most of the extra quick enough (you metabolize some anyways).

Personally I use chocolate power whey. Works for me. Other than that, I just eat right. No substiute for that. Hope that helps,

Trick

[BrooklynBomber]

hahaha that sucks man

Well most of us have a strict diet. And low-far diets can mean low protein. Personally, I have one, maybe 2 protein shakes a day (25g each shake). And that website someone posted is flat out wrong, which is ridiculous because it came from a university. In all fairness, an american university, haha. Protein needs DO increase with activity. We tear alot of muscle doing what we do (not as much as bodybuilders or whatever, since we don't go for STRENGTH so much). I need about 110g of protein a day, and I only weigh 155 pounds.

Too much protein at once can cause some indigestion problems, as protein digestion is tough on the body (well tougher than most other things). Way too much, over a long period of time can cause some adverse affects. But really, having to much protein is not a common problem. You'll usually metabolize most of the extra quick enough (you metabolize some anyways).

Personally I use chocolate power whey. Works for me. Other than that, I just eat right. No substiute for that. Hope that helps,

Trick

Same for me, I mean I eat cottage cheease and only lean meats but that is not enough, and I go for one or two protein shakes. I use 100 whey protein in chocolate.

[dario]

The only reason why sometimes too much protein is bad, is if you get more protein than carbs. I forgot the exact and medical reference (brain freeze) but I know if you eat too much protein then your blood and metabolic rate starts to slow down, but if you eat the same amount or more carbs, then you should be fine because the carbs are going to be moving those proteins. Before and after training try to get more carbs than protein, and before bedtime and meals before your about to do nothing (watch a movie, drive, gamble, etc.) than try to get at least the same amount of carbs as you do protein. Protein bars and shakes are the easiest way to get the right mixture or carbs, protein, and fat into a meal. But only get name brand and reliable protein bars; none of those Atkins, Slim Fast, or weird bars that you've never seen before.

A good hint on buying cheap protein bars and protein shake RTDs; at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe they usually have huge discounts, I'm talking 50%-75%, off bars and RTD's that are about to expire 2-4 months from the time you are there. I usually end up finding a dozen or two RTD's for about 90cents each (retail $2.50-$3.50)and a box or two, sometimes three, of protein bars that are about 8-10 dollars each (retail 25-35 dollars). And trust me, there is nothing wrong with them; they still taste like they just arrived and you feel good because its cheaper than that fast food junk but so much healthier.

[Trick]

ya, I've been thinking of a protein/meal bar for use once a week when my schedule doesn't let me eat until a couple hours after I train in the morning. Any suggestions?

[Darkstar]

The only reason why sometimes too much protein is bad, is if you get more protein than carbs. I forgot the exact and medical reference (brain freeze) but I know if you eat too much protein then your blood and metabolic rate starts to slow down, but if you eat the same amount or more carbs, then you should be fine because the carbs are going to be moving those proteins. Before and after training try to get more carbs than protein, and before bedtime and meals before your about to do nothing (watch a movie, drive, gamble, etc.) than try to get at least the same amount of carbs as you do protein. Protein bars and shakes are the easiest way to get the right mixture or carbs, protein, and fat into a meal. But only get name brand and reliable protein bars; none of those Atkins, Slim Fast, or weird bars that you've never seen before.

A good hint on buying cheap protein bars and protein shake RTDs; at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe they usually have huge discounts, I'm talking 50%-75%, off bars and RTD's that are about to expire 2-4 months from the time you are there. I usually end up finding a dozen or two RTD's for about 90cents each (retail $2.50-$3.50)and a box or two, sometimes three, of protein bars that are about 8-10 dollars each (retail 25-35 dollars). And trust me, there is nothing wrong with them; they still taste like they just arrived and you feel good because its cheaper than that fast food junk but so much healthier.

Problem with that is protein shakes are best used within 60 min of a workout.
Hard to force down extra carbs as well. BTW what do u think the best way to get carbs is?

[BrooklynBomber]

Problem with that is protein shakes are best used within 60 min of a workout.
Hard to force down extra carbs as well. BTW what do u think the best way to get carbs is?

Brown rice and wholegrain bread.