Whey protein - water vs milk

[AndyBendy]

I always made my protein shakes with milk, but I thought of checking the package and it says to do it with water for better absorbtion.

How is water gonna help with protein's absorbtion, compared to milk?

I know I could use water to avoid milk's calories, but I dont need to. Just wanna know how water may be better/worse, regarding absorbtion.

[Mrpb]

Milk has casein and fat which will slow down absorption a bit. But this will not make any real world difference for your results.

Take it with water or milk, whatever you prefer.

[AndyBendy]

Milk has casein and fat which will slow down absorption a bit. But this will not make any real world difference for your results.

Take it with water or milk, whatever you prefer.

Hmm. If one of my shakes is right after my workout, would it be wiser to take with water for faster absorbtion when the muscles are fatigued? Or it doesnt matter in this case either?

[Mrpb]

Hmm. If one of my shakes is right after my workout, would it be wiser to take with water for faster absorbtion when the muscles are fatigued? Or it doesnt matter in this case either?

I repeat: it makes zero difference for your results.

[bishdipbrah]

Depends on the timing, for example when going to sleep/ not going to be eating for a while. Don't want a nice hefty calcium squirt while ya leg pressing na mean?

[RapidFail]

Bulking = milk
Cutting = water

Sometimes I have them with 50:50 milk and water, which is a nice balance.

[AdamWW]

Depends on the timing, for example when going to sleep/ not going to be eating for a while. Don't want a nice hefty calcium squirt while ya leg pressing na mean?

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[rhadam]

I always made my protein shakes with milk, but I thought of checking the package and it says to do it with water for better absorbtion.

How is water gonna help with protein's absorbtion, compared to milk?

I know I could use water to avoid milk's calories, but I dont need to. Just wanna know how water may be better/worse, regarding absorbtion.

As mrpb said, the inclusion of other macronutrients can slow down absorption and possibly enhance amino acid utilization for a longer period, but real world you won't see any difference. The choice is really based off of do you want the added calories from milk, or no added calories with water? And, do you like the taste of milk vs water? That's really it.

[exclusiivity]

Depends on the timing, for example when going to sleep/ not going to be eating for a while. Don't want a nice hefty calcium squirt while ya leg pressing na mean?

wat

[Adrenaline91]

I have it with milk sometimes and water sometimes, depending on if I want or need the extra calories from milk for the day. Tastes much better with milk though.

[desslok]

“But what if I want to shuttle the protein into my muscles post workout with some waxy maize?” - Guy from the 90s

[marinevet63031]

“But what if I want to shuttle the protein into my muscles post workout with some waxy maize?” - Guy from the 90s

Water is the answer you are looking for. I guarantee it.

[MrCarrot]

Bulking = milk
Cutting = water

Sometimes I have them with 50:50 milk and water, which is a nice balance.

Exactly this.

[Junsuiakai]

Exactly this.

You guys are just saying that because of the extra calories, but I cut on shakes with milk

Freeze it for 2 hours and then let it sit in fridge for few hours.. Best ice cream you'll ever have. I even put some PB in them. They are worth the extra calories for sure.

[desslok]

Freeze it for 2 hours and then let it sit in fridge for few hours.. Best ice cream you'll ever have. I even put some PB in them. They are worth the extra calories for sure.

You must have tried some really crappy ice cream brands.

[justwilliamw]

Skimmed milk masterrace my friend. Cheers.

[Junsuiakai]

You must have tried some really crappy ice cream brands.

I'm speaking in terms of how good it is for you vs how good it taste and I've had plenty of good ice cream but gold standard and milk is goat.

High protein
Low fat
High satisfaction

Compared to some ben and Jerry's that has crazy calories and you are hungry an hour later.

[smokinal]

I, too, cut on milk.

How can you have dat dere Dymatize Peanut Butter whey with water???

[Fitness564]

There is not much difference apart of extra calories

[wilkinkc]

You guys are just saying that because of the extra calories, but I cut on shakes with milk

Freeze it for 2 hours and then let it sit in fridge for few hours.. Best ice cream you'll ever have. I even put some PB in them. They are worth the extra calories for sure.

I think I'm going to try this this weekend. Sounds good AF tbh and isn't going to be 1000+ calories

[safcpaul]

You guys are just saying that because of the extra calories, but I cut on shakes with milk

Freeze it for 2 hours and then let it sit in fridge for few hours.. Best ice cream you'll ever have. I even put some PB in them. They are worth the extra calories for sure.

I'm going to try this. How much milk per scoop of whey?

[Mrpb]

I'm going to try this.

I think I'm going to try this this weekend. Sounds good AF tbh and isn't going to be 1000+ calories

Post here how it tastes please. I'm curious.

[safcpaul]

Post here how it tastes please. I'm curious.

Yeh I will mate

[safcpaul]

Post here how it tastes please. I'm curious.

Just tried it. I did 300ml of milk with 1 scoop of chocolate whey and froze it for 3 hours and ate it straight from the freezer. Tasted just like chocolate ice cream. I'd definitely recommend it. Some of it inside was still liquid but just tasted like some of it was melted. If I froze it longer, it would probably all be solid

[Mrpb]

Just tried it. I did 300ml of milk with 1 scoop of chocolate whey and froze it for 3 hours and ate it straight from the freezer. Tasted just like chocolate ice cream. I'd definitely recommend it. Some of it inside was still liquid but just tasted like some of it was melted. If I froze it longer, it would probably all be solid

Thanks bro. I might try it too

[Junsuiakai]

I'm going to try this. How much milk per scoop of whey?

240ml 160 cal full fat but you can put more or less depending on how thick you want it.

[Junsuiakai]

Just tried it. I did 300ml of milk with 1 scoop of chocolate whey and froze it for 3 hours and ate it straight from the freezer. Tasted just like chocolate ice cream. I'd definitely recommend it. Some of it inside was still liquid but just tasted like some of it was melted. If I froze it longer, it would probably all be solid

Told you! It's the best. Phuck processed ice cream. Ironically whey is processed lol

[safcpaul]

Told you! It's the best. Phuck processed ice cream. Ironically whey is processed lol

Haha you did mate. I'm going to experiment now and try some greek yoghurt as well in it. Technically milk is processed too lol