Whether you have already bought your Whey Protein, or you are about to, one important thing that you must know is when to take whey protein. Then based on this guide and your requirement you will also know how much of it you will need over a specific period of time. So in the interests of getting the maximum return on your purchase lets look at what we need to do to get the best possible results.
When i started working out and i was introduced to the concept of Whey Proteins and what they could do for me, i still didn’t take enough, so i got online and asked around, did some research and eventually settled on what i am about to tell you as the best method of taking it. The great thing about Whey protein is the digestibility of it, that is shortly after you have taken it, its in your system.
After a fair amount of research and personal experience to see what works best. I have come to the conclusion that there are 3 times that would best represent the times you should be taking it:
1. In the morning : As soon as you wake up
2. 30-45 minutes Before your workout and Immediately after working out (yes take a premixed bottle with you) and 25 minutes after your workout
3. At night : just as you are about to sleep, preferably in a glass of milk and not water. The reason for taking it with milk is that milk is based on casein protein which is the kind which takes longer to digest, so while you sleep the protein from the whey will be absorbed very quickly and the protein from the milk will be absorbed later leading to much better intake of protein for when you need it the most, while you sleep.
Now remember that this is what works best for me, my protein intake is set to 2 servings per day but this will vary depending on your diet and body weight and how much protein you actually need aside from your meals. Ultimately when to take whey protein is up to you, but use these as a rough guideline and you should be fine.
What is the purpose of whey? How does it affect weight loss?
hey it’s OK to take whey protein every day..???
@Nishan,
Yes it is okay. In fact, depending on your needs, you can take it several times a day. The main thing is to figure out how much you need for what you are doing, that way you wont exceed your daily requirement.
Hi my name is Ismail I have some bellyfats so can I take protein I m using lipo6x to lose my belly fat I go gym too so my question is is at morning I use Lipo 6 x before going to my cricket Tranning so can i drink whey protein after 30 mins of lipo 6 x with out break fast my belly size is 38 not too fat just a average
Hi there I was 33 St I am now down to 14 St 8 lbs using mostly high protein low carb and whey. My question is that I want to stop using it as I get close to my goal. I I do stop usin it and still keep on my diet and exercise will this make me add weight just because I have stopped taking the whey protein ? I know it helps in loosing weight but does it also do the opposite when you stop taking it by adding weight ?? Might be a stupid question
I work out early in the morning (6:30 am), should I take one dose of whey before and after my workout or before I go to bed and after my workout?
maybe yes, but maybe no – toss a coin that’s the best way to judge
Ok, I’m 15 years old and my mom bought the whey protein powder for me because I’m doing wrestling. Does my age change the difference on how much I should have everyday? And should I take some before a wrestling meet?
Hi Ezekiel, and good question. First off we should say that we recommend you always consult a health professional, such as a doctor if you have doubts about how much you should have – perhaps a family member who is in the medical field can help. Our advice would be to have less than the recommended amount for an adult, as your body is still going through many natural changes of its own during your adolescent years. As far as taking it before a wrestling meet: whey protein acts over time, not in a quick way, so taking it right before won’t make any difference in such a short time.
I just bought whey protein and I am only 14. Do I still take a scoop of whey protein and also when doing cardio should you take whey protein afterwards and before?