Im looking into buying one of the two but Im not firmiliar with either of the two.Could someone explain what each do,etc.The main purpose is to put on as much muscle aside from straight weight lifting before the season
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both do the same thing... they want to boost your protein intake to icrease muscles mass, help recovery, etc.
Personally muscle milk has 2 high of a fat/ protein raito.
Personally muscle milk has 2 high of a fat/ protein raito.
Muscle milk also is high in sugar and low in carbs, along with the high fat to protein ratio. Protein skaes have less fat and sugar. My advice is a healthy diet, breakfast, lunch and dinner, drink loads of water and work out as hard as you can, as often as you can, and keep it safe and smart, incorporating a cardio component with your weight training.
Despite what they might say, Muscle Milk is better suited as a Meal Replacement. Not pre/post workout. A protein shake with some sugar and simple carbs are best for post workout to create an insulin spike which helps in protein absorbtion. Gatorade works well for this.
Muslce Milk has a lot of calories and help in the production and absorbtion of creatine in the body. If you really feel like you want to add as much mass as possilbe, and money weren't an issue, I would get Muscle Milk, ON 100% Protein, and some creatine monohydrate.
If not, just get the protein.
Muslce Milk has a lot of calories and help in the production and absorbtion of creatine in the body. If you really feel like you want to add as much mass as possilbe, and money weren't an issue, I would get Muscle Milk, ON 100% Protein, and some creatine monohydrate.
If not, just get the protein.
Im not ready to blow a lot of money on health products but Im looking to be doing one or the other consistently within the next week.
Not to excited about creatine but if its healthy and effective I could give it a try.The reason Im not so hot about creatine is because Ive had friends on a healthy,correct dosage of creatine and it made their muscle load up with water months later.Before I put anything in my body,Im making sure its healthy and effective
Not to excited about creatine but if its healthy and effective I could give it a try.The reason Im not so hot about creatine is because Ive had friends on a healthy,correct dosage of creatine and it made their muscle load up with water months later.Before I put anything in my body,Im making sure its healthy and effective
Visit your doctor before you do anything
I have already done so.He said that the sensible way to go is protien shakes or whey protien.Heoretty much told me the same thing as you guys have(muscle milk has more saturated fats,etc)I just wanted to get more than one opinion on this
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Visit your doctor before you do anything
I'm reading this whole thread with amazement. Sugars are a form of carbohydrates. Simple sugars and protein after a workout IS a good thing. Muscle Milk is just a name of a product. It is like a meal replacement. Whey protein is just a form of protein powder.
Here's my recommendation- Take a product that has a good balance of protein and carbohydrates. Use it before and after training. Creatine does work. You could take 5-10 grams right after training with your post-workout shake. FYI- Your body is made up of water and that includes your muscles. Creatine allows you to hold more water inner-muscularly as well as help with ATP. It is a natural substance in our body. Most importantly, train smart and get plenty of rest. You grow when you eat and sleep.
Here's my recommendation- Take a product that has a good balance of protein and carbohydrates. Use it before and after training. Creatine does work. You could take 5-10 grams right after training with your post-workout shake. FYI- Your body is made up of water and that includes your muscles. Creatine allows you to hold more water inner-muscularly as well as help with ATP. It is a natural substance in our body. Most importantly, train smart and get plenty of rest. You grow when you eat and sleep.
5-10 grams of creatine is honestly too much per day. 3 grams of creatine a day is all you need for max absorption. Anything more really is going to waste.
Im not so sure If Im going to do either anymore.After getting many views on this Its just better to do it the way I have been
EK6- That's just not true. I've studied it for over 10 years and worked with a company who sold it when it first came out. The reason you need a little more is because you will not absorb all of it. Somebody who is lifting heavy would actually benefit to take 10 grams after training and 10 grams before they go to bed for maximum absorption.