protein shakes a necessity?

tthrowaway- · 2016-04-14T10:11:42+00:00

No, two reasons to use them :

Cheap protein source
Easier to digest, useful if you bulk hard and have trouble reaching your calorie goals.

If you can pay for the diet you described, no need for them.

Dronitto · 2016-04-14T10:44:27+00:00

Its protein, its not artificial... Its not a necessity.

Questionablechoice · 2016-04-14T11:11:25+00:00

All protein drinks are made from is the whey from milk and/or soy beans. They add some salt and sugar for taste and extra carbs. Occasionally they have some BCAs thrown it.

Your basically eating the left over milk from cheese cruds mixed with some strained fruits or vegetables with some simple salts & sugars.

There is nothing unnatural about it other than the fact that it is ground into a powder and dried so it doesn't rot and is quickly dispersed in a liquid for easy consumption.

As far as will it effect your gains? Providing you meet you micros and macros it's completely optional. However it is an easy source of energy while at the gym or post workout to get your blood sugar levels back up quickly.

SeekingTheWay · 2016-04-14T10:18:25+00:00

this is common, people think protein = steroids = something weird and artificial.

if you mean it, get whey protein hydrolysate and start using it, there is no harm.

quicklogaccount · 2016-04-14T19:49:34+00:00

I've worked out for years with excellent results towards bulking without using any protein shake. To get ripped I've resorted to supplementation. I'm on whey (that contains BCAAs) and BCAAs, plus some natural thermogenics and some herbal extracts to slow down carb absorption and avoid some fat.

There are some perks on the shakes.
1 - It comes with less fat, so it's better if you're seeking the hard goal of cutting and bulking at the same time. It is my reason to use them;
2 - It's often faster to absorb, though I have no idea how important that is;
3 - It's not easy to eat near 30 grams of protein from other sources. We're talking about nearly 100 grams of chicken chest. People that eat little might get stuffed.

Despite being avoidable I think it's extremely worth it.

thatblondeguy_ · 2016-04-14T10:09:02+00:00

Title	protein shakes a necessity?
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Date	April 14, 2016 9:56 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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