Question 1

which brand of protein supplement should i get?

Accepted Answer

Whey protein based!: Whey protein is the best, provided the remove lactose (milk sugar). Whey/egg blends are good, but more expensive. Soy protein is not as good as the first two, but cheaper!

Question 2

do i need to take a protein supplement while working out?

Accepted Answer

No: Get enough protein in your diet. If you're trying to pack on muscle, one gram of protein eaten per day per pound that you weigh is sufficient and more will not help -- it'll just go to fat and rob you of definition. Generally, eat sensibly. The protein can be a cheap whey powder, lean meat, chicken, fish, tofu, eggs, whatever seems right. Glad you're exercising.

Question 3

sir, i take protein supplement after the gym, is that harmful to my body or not?

Accepted Answer

No: Protein supplements if used as recommended and you have normal kidney functions , are safe to use. This can help with bulking up. Just remember to hydrate well.

Question 4

when should i use a whey protein supplement and how much?

Accepted Answer

Glad you asked: While you're gaining muscle, you can't go wrong with 20 gram or so (more is a waste) of protein after a good workout. Especially, i'm glad you're in the gym culture and hope you'll find friendship and fitness there.

Question 5

what is the best protein supplement (shake) that i can take ?

Accepted Answer

Protein shake: The majority of these shake will give you the protein, but, you will elimate what your body doesn't absorb.

Question 6

what do i need to know before buying a whey protein supplement? is it healthy?

Accepted Answer

Not as good as milk: When milk hurdles as in making cheese and cottage cheese, the curds have most of the nutrition. The whey is the left over liquid. It is not as nutritious as milk or cheese, and farmers feed it to.livestock and use it for fertilizer and sell it for supplements. But it is essentially fat free.

Question 7

after a lot of research i have started taking protein supplement as i do intense weight lifting 5 days a week. should i be worried about side affects?

Accepted Answer

No: There should be no issues with side effects as long as you do not have significant impairment of kidney function.

Question 8

is protein supplement decreases appetite?

Accepted Answer

Protein diet: Protein has medium caloric density in between sugar and fat. If you've  been on a high carbohydrate diet and switch to protein , appetite decrease.

Question 9

does protein supplement affect our health?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It depends on what the supplement contains...
You should not need a protein supplement if you eat any where near a healthy diet...
I would suggest that you see your family doc and possibly a dietician..

Question 10

what's the best protein supplement for men?

Accepted Answer

Why not get it fresh: Soy/beans, nuts, wheat/whey, fish, lean chickens, eggwhites, and lean meats are common protein sources. It should be a balance. Find out/learn about what you need: are you just keeping healthy or are looking to build muscle (body building?). Keep in mind: a healhty balance! there are plenty of nutritional books which can guide you step by step. If you have concerns, consult doc. Good luck.

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