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What is the best time for me to drink protein shakes?

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Doesn't matter: You can drink it anytime, it will provide the same amino acids.

Answered 12/15/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Protein shakes: One good time is within 1 hour of waking up. The protein shake can be your breakfast -- combined with coconut or almond milk, ground flax or chia seed, frozen veggies or fruit, etc. There are many tasty variations that you can experiment with.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/8/2014

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