How much whey protein should I take?
“How much whey protein should I take?” is a very common question for new trainers and expersinced bodybuilders as well. This seems to be an evergreen subject that people never seem to agree on.
For most people who work out usually 2-3 times a week, they wonder about the different times that they shoud take whey protein. Some people say they should take protein after the workout, an hour before the work out, or when they wake up in the morning. So when should you be taking it? And how much?
1.0-1.5g of protein per body weight is a good figure to go with. You then need the protein divided into 5 small meals throughout the day. Whey should be taken after your workout and 30min before bed to feed the body through your sleep. This keeps your body in an anabolic state, the state where muscles grow. People take whey protein in the morning to help bring the body out of the catabolic state. However, you can also eat egg whites and oatmeal for breakfast if you like.
I want to known how much protein I should take. I am 18 and weigh about 170lbs. I wrestle and play football, but I have trouble putting on weight. I want to add more muscle and power?
For someone weighing 170lbs, and wanting to build more muscle and power, I’d recommend taking 3.5 - 5oz of protein each day. Whey protein is absorbed by the body very quickly, so I’d recommend taking this straight before you train, and again straight after you finish.
I’ve written an article on protein over at my blog http://www.thesportssupplementsbuyersguide.com if you’re interested in reading a bit more.
My weight is 124 lbs and im 24 . Height of 6 ft. I have a normal day to day life. I dnt do much heavy work. How much of whey protein to take to gain weight and power? I know im low on my weight. Please tell me about the side efeects if any. Im new on this matter.