Just like a car needs gas to run, the human body needs food. In gas you are limited to just 1 or 2 different types of fuels, but in food you must get a variety of different nutrients in optimum quantities to keep your body healthy. Proteins are one of the most important nutrients for the body. The body needs proteins to perform many vital functions, and they are also the basic building blocks for the body, needed for bone and muscle formation. That is why you must take protein supplements if you feel that you are not getting enough proteins from food.

    Meat products are the richest form of proteins, although most vegetables do not have much protein content, many pulses and grains do have proteins. If you are a vegetarian you should definitely make milk and milk products an important part of your diet. Protein supplements are vital if you have an active lifestyle. If you work out, or play daily then taking protein supplements is essential to encourage muscle repair and growth. Without protein supplements you run the risk of torn muscles than become a permanently painful entity.

    In most cases protein supplements do not have any negative effect on the body and can be taken safely everyday. However if you are using a very powerful form of protein than it might be advisable to consult a dietician or a doctor to make sure that you don’t put undue stress on your kidneys. In many disease proteins play an important part in recovery, for example they are an important part of the crohns nutrition that is designed to prevent damage from Chron’s disease...

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Comments

chromwel  (2006-11-21 19:59:42) Is the 'Ultimate Nutrition" Massive Whey Gainer a good suppliment? Would you consider it a very powerful protein? I am just in to basic fitmess and moderate muscle enhancement

Moderator - Andrew  (2006-11-23 06:59:20) MASSIVE WHEY GAINER is special because it contains a 30% of quality whey protein per serving. A lot of the usual proteins you find on the market are containing just 5-10% pure protein. As a beginner you should know that the whey protein is the best because of the fast results you will see in accelerate muscle development and aid in recovery. With Whey Protein you get the advantages of other protein but not the bad stuff : fat or lactose. The recommended way to server MASSIVE WHEY GAINER is 4 scoops mixed in water or milk before the workouts and again after one hour your finished your routine.

kapil tawar  (2007-04-02 04:18:38) my age is 20yrs and i want 2 take whey choclate supplement. iam very thin boy so pls giv me some consult about it.

Tibi  (2007-04-05 13:23:33) I assume that you are also going to a gym as you have decided to take protein supplements. If you do so my advice for you is to have a protein shake in the morning one hour before breakfast and another one after you finished your training.

Shami  (2007-05-27 13:10:53) Hi there, iv been going to the gym now for almost 2 months, I can feel myself getting stronger as i am lifting heavier weights but can you tell me how long it will take to actually see the difference. Also, when is the best time to drink protien drinks. This website has been a great help to me since I started, it is in plain english and theres no jibber-jabber!! Thanks

Greg P.  (2007-05-28 03:36:18) Hello Shami. The important thing to remember is that you have to really work for several months in order for real result to show up. A lot of kids are going to the gym just before the summer so they can have some nice biceps and triceps but the results are not always visible. You ( and your friends ) will see a real difference in about 4-5 months. The protein drink is good at any moment but We recommend to use it with 1-2 hours before or even during your exercise routine.

Nolwazi N  (2007-08-25 04:22:18) I am a lacto vegeterian andam embarking on a new exersising program, gradually of couse, and I wanted to find out when is it best to take my whey protein supplements, before or after strenious exercise?

Moderator - Andrew  (2007-11-04 15:25:14) For Nolwazi N:Experts advice us to consume something like 1 gram of proteins per pound of bodyweight or 1.5-2 grams of proteins per pound of weight if you exercise a lot or if you practice bodybuilding. Therefore if you can not eat this amount of proteins a day you can take protein bars, drinks or supplements. It really does not matter when you take your protein supplements. It is advised to take them after you eat but it is not necessary to do so. You can take a protein drink or bar after you exercise for a quick supply of nutriments. This will make you feel less tired. You should always remember that proteins are absolutely necessary for muscle growth. Over all proteins are essential for a healthy body. It is important to take protein supplements both before you start exercising and after you finish because after your workout routine ends your body starts to repair muscle tissue and it needs proteins to do that.

Moderator : Gaby  (2007-11-08 13:54:42) For kapil: Chocolate has been used as a medical remedy for some time now. Firstly used in the New World around 1500 chocolate was widely used in Europe too. Chocolate supplements can contain calcium (besides chocolate). The combination of chocolate and calcium has several benefits such as increasing bone strength whiled it decrease the risk of osteoporosis. Rich in vitamin D and K chocolate supplements are good for both vegetarians and vegans. Even thought chocolate supplements have many benefits and can be used by anyone when it comes to gaining muscular mass they are not enough. The best solution is to try to combine a healthy, rich diet with physical exercises, bodybuilding and these chocolate supplements.

Ali R.  (2007-12-02 03:25:59) Hi. Im 16, i way 140 lbs and im 5'11. I just started going to the gym and I was wondering if I should start having protein drinks before and after my workouts. If so, which drink? And where will I be able to find them?

Bob Chamoun  (2008-01-27 07:22:20) Hey Guys,well my name is bob,i want to know what type of food should i eat...? (I'm parcticing Body building) Thx a lot :)

hien  (2008-06-17 17:35:20) Hi, I have purchased the DYM ELITE Whey Protein for myself to gain mucle. So my question is that. When should I take the protein and how much should I take each time? I work out almost every day for one hour. Thank you

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