post workout supplementation

**rangers97** · 02-04-2005, 05:45 PM

is it more important to have a lot of protein or a lot of carbs immediatly after your weight lifting workout to aid in your recovery?

Du · 02-04-2005, 05:49 PM

a lot of protein

**FishOrCutBait** · 02-04-2005, 06:02 PM

both, no reason to skimp on either.

BUT, ill go out on a limb, protein...

it is FAR better to have both

Du · 02-04-2005, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by FishOrCutBait

both, no reason to skimp on either.

BUT, ill go out on a limb, protein...

it is FAR better to have both

i agree.

but he asked for one or the other.

but youre right, both is better.

**rangers97** · 02-04-2005, 06:12 PM

ok thanks, now comes part 2 of the question....about how much of each is optimal?

Du · 02-04-2005, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by rangers97

ok thanks, now comes part 2 of the question....about how much of each is optimal?

at least 40-50g protein. about the same or slightly more high GI Carbs

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