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Would it be better to drink a protein shake or a creatine drink after a workout? Thanks
It's not a bad idea to get some quick protein in you after a workout. Creatine you should just take consistently every day at a time that works for you.
Of the two protein. Creatine can be taken at any time
Protein of course. Creatine is not gonna do anything in terms of protein synthesis.
It's one option but likely not as effective as supplement when it comes to triggering muscle protein synthesis.
I doubt that. Nothing is a good as the real thing. A chicken breast will be more effective than protein powder.
Sorry but nope, it's been studied that fast digesting protein sources are typically more anabolic than slower digesting.
That's fine but I'll eat real food. I keep protein bars in my back pack if I'm in a jam but nothing is better than real food. I don't care what studies you've read.
Well that's fine for me and if you don't want to believe studies that's fine for me as well.
you don't need to rush out and drink protein shakes and take creatine after a workout. the supp companies did a great job especially during the 80's and 90's when people depended on magazines to learn this stuff convincing you all that bullshit. yes you need protein to build muscle, but not as much as you think and there is no 'anabolic window'. if you live in the USA you already eat plenty of protein, that is hardly an issue. the actual secret which nobody talks about is SLEEP. if you get in a nap after a workout or that night sleep well that will repair and recover you better than anything you could do. when you sleep that is when your body does the maintenance
Eat a lot of protein after a workout!
