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Are protein supplements necessary if im already consuming enough protein from food?

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Posted by: morphy

I'm consuming 1.5 grams of lean protein (chicken, lean beef, tuna, egg whites, milk...etc.) per pound of bodyweight. Is it still necessary to take protein shakes?


Posted by: IainDaniel

no!

Supplements are just that. Supplemental.


Posted by: AnimalG

Nope. The only (optional) thing I would consider is taking Whey protein right after a workout (since it digests so quickly and can put a lot of protein into your system rapidly)


Posted by: Plateau_Max

The only reason you would need protein supplements is if A: you're not getting enough protein from food, or B: you're not eating foods that give you complete proteins (usually only a concern for vegetarians)


Posted by: juggernaut

i used to bea whey-aholic. I was ordering 20 lbs a month. Thats just friggin silly. I now take in a scoop after a workout with my post workout meal and a scoop right before bed of casein.
What really helps me is BCAAs. I take 10g before a workout and 10 right after with the whey, creatine and meal. I have noticed more gains doing this alone then when I was using tons of supplemental protein. Whole food is really much better, for me at least.

My name is Chris....I am a whey-aholic...


Posted by: Yanick

sup·ple·ment Audio Help /n. ˈsʌpləmənt; v. ˈsʌpləˌmɛnt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[n. suhp-luh-muhnt; v. suhp-luh-ment] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.

So no, you don't need it, but it may be helpful in certain cases.


Posted by: juggernaut

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sup�ple�ment Audio Help /n. ˈsʌpləmənt; v. ˈsʌpləˌmɛnt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[n. suhp-luh-muhnt; v. suhp-luh-ment] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.

So no, you don't need it, but it may be helpful in certain cases.
ok so why are you insisting this guy doesnt know what the definition of supplement is? Are you being a dick?


Posted by: IainDaniel

Cause many people don't get the concept of Supplement. They think it is necessary.


Posted by: juggernaut

ah.


Posted by: juggernaut

actually Ian, I was under the same notion when i started doing this years back. Remember Hot Stuff? Or am I really old?


Posted by: x superman

If you getting enough of proteins through your regular diet than you don't need any supplement.







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