Hey, I have never really asked this. However, I've always wondered if protein shakes have to be taken on an empty stomach so it can get absorbed all the way, or can you take it on a full stomach too?
I've been curious for so long, but never asked 'cause I remember reading somewhere that supposedly drinking them on an empty stomach is better. Is this true, or does it not matter when you take/drink a protein shake?
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04-23-2007, 05:17 PM #1
Protein shakes on empty stomach, or full stomach OK too?
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04-23-2007, 05:18 PM #2
I dno why you would take it on a full stomach, as you have just eaten, and would have little need for the shake
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04-23-2007, 05:20 PM #3
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04-23-2007, 05:26 PM #4
'Cause you're hungry? LOL, j/k.
OK, let me ask in a different way. Say I want to drink a protein shake with a chicken breast instead of water (or another drink,) will all the nutrients in the shake be absorbed?
That's what I was trying to say, so sorry for the confusion if any. It's 'cause I remember reading the label on Met-Rx's Ultramyosin Whey, and it said to take it on an empty stomach for better absorption, but it confused me 'cause a protein shake IS food. *Pulls hair.*
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04-23-2007, 05:30 PM #5
Well if you are eating chicken, or any whole meal, why not just eat a complete whole food meal? A shake should only be used immediately pre/post workout, or when it is more convenient than whole food
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04-23-2007, 05:33 PM #6
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04-23-2007, 05:37 PM #10
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Technically, yes. Will you be ingesting 80g of protein at the same time? Then it is up to debate how much protein you will actually be able to use. I still don't quite get WHY you are asking, this is pointless"The production of bull**** is stimulated whenever a person's obligations or opportunities to speak about some topic exceed his knowledge of the facts that are relevant to that topic."- Harry Frankfurt
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04-23-2007, 05:40 PM #11
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04-23-2007, 05:42 PM #13
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Protein shakes are intended to give you a fast supply of energy and nutrients to your body when regular food is not readily available, such as before and after a workout when you may not have time to prepare a meal. Also in between meals such as lunch and dinner to keep that supply of protein to feed your muscles.
Can you have it with a chicken breast? - Sure, you will have a more filling meal, and it will absorb along with the chicken breast.
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04-23-2007, 05:43 PM #14
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04-23-2007, 05:46 PM #15
I just read the label or write-up for that protein and I see how you were confused. Whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate are absorbed quickly, so in the absence of food it would be great if you need a quick burst of animo acids. Depending on what you eat (i.e. fats) that could slow down the absorption of the proteins.
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04-23-2007, 05:47 PM #16
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04-23-2007, 05:49 PM #17
If your stomach is full it will just going to be a waste, it may still get absorbed but only a bit since its competing for absorption with the meal you just ate.
Even the meal you just ate might not be fully absorbed, shoving down a protein shake at this time would just be a waste of money
Listen to this guy, take your protein shake on empty stomach to allow full absorption. If you feel the need to have extra nutrients to add up to your meal then just add more foodLast edited by Eyedentify; 04-23-2007 at 05:54 PM.
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