different protein for pre- and postworkout

[muffbs1]

i have heard of people using different proteins for pre- and post workouts, like designer throughout the day before a workout and nitro tech after a workout. is there any benefit to this?

 

[Warblade]

The two brands you mentioned are probably about the same. I wouldn't see any difference between the two. They're both whey protein. If you said something like a casseinte/whey mix from Protein Factory, then that might be a different story.

Maybe the people that use Nitrotech after a workout actually believe their marketing claims that it's 1000% (or whatever) better than whey protein. Don't believe the hype.

 

[barbell265]

3 types of protein

Hey Bro';
I have been doing some research on this subject as of late and I am glad to be able to pass it on. Immediate post workout,(30 min post WO max), should be whey protein as it is a flood of aminos to the system. Whey at any other time is about 70% wasted as the body has no need to suck it all up. Egg or albumin protein is good for post W/O till night time as it digests more slowly giving a more sustained release of aminos thruout the day. Casseinate proteins are superior for nite time/sleeping hours as they are even more slowly digested and prevent catabolisim from setting in while you sleep. I am getting ready to order the egg and caseinate proteins from the protein factory myself you may want to check mass quantities on this board and compare prices, I may do that now that I think of it!

Later Bro...Good luck..

 

[MR. BMJ]

Re: 3 types of protein

Hey Bro';
I have been doing some research on this subject as of late and I am glad to be able to pass it on. Immediate post workout,(30 min post WO max), should be whey protein as it is a flood of aminos to the system. Whey at any other time is about 70% wasted as the body has no need to suck it all up. Egg or albumin protein is good for post W/O till night time as it digests more slowly giving a more sustained release of aminos thruout the day. Casseinate proteins are superior for nite time/sleeping hours as they are even more slowly digested and prevent catabolisim from setting in while you sleep. I am getting ready to order the egg and caseinate proteins from the protein factory myself you may want to check mass quantities on this board and compare prices, I may do that now that I think of it!

Later Bro...Good luck..

I pretty much agree here that your diet should consist of different proteins throughout the day. However, I don't agree with the statement..."Whey at any other time is about 70% wasted as the body has no need to suck it all up".

Could you elaborate on this statement some?

BMJ

 

[plornive]

Almost any common form of protein is fine. If you want to optimize your protein intake, make sure there is a steady release of amino acids in the blood stream, with more being released during a workout (along with some carbs, IMHO). For instance, you could have a chicken breast and a sweet potato 1-1.5 hours before working out, or whey protein 30 minutes before working out, or both. For post workout nutrition, whey probably works better, but if you already have slowly digesting protein in your body, it doesn't matter so much. Casein has been shown to be a good protein for dieting, as it releases very slowly and may be more muscle sparing because of that.

 

[FitnessFrk]

there is is a high rate of oxidation if whey protein is consumed "alone", it can be up to 70%.

it is another reason why some carbs are necessary post workout when whey protein is consumed...

 

[MR. BMJ]

there is is a high rate of oxidation if whey protein is consumed "alone", it can be up to 70%.

it is another reason why some carbs are necessary post workout when whey protein is consumed...

Thanks for the info MR. FREAK...Now that I think about it, I believe I have heard this info used loosely in the past. I was wondering if this was based on research done, or if it just sort of came about through heresy.

I find that you usually post up some good info, but I have to ask anyway

Thanks,
BMJ

 

[plornive]

When plenty of insulin is present, I don't think whey protein will be oxidized so easily.