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Old 22-08-2008, 17:37
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Do they really work and are they worth what they cost?
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Old 22-08-2008, 17:48
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If you wish to consume large amounts of protein, they I would imagine that they do.
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Old 22-08-2008, 17:48
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I've never heard of them, but I'd seriously doubt that they were worth whatever they cost. Proteins are broken down to their constituent amino acids in the digestive tract so the original protein should be irrelevant, except for the proportion of each amino acid that it contains. So what particular (and no doubt exaggerated) claims are made on their behalf?
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Old 22-08-2008, 17:55
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Personally I just buy chicken breast in bulk, along with tuna and lots of eggs.

Protein shakes work out expensive compared to buying the food, and alot of the time you don't get as much protein as you'd like. There's a good few articles online telling you why you should avoid them too.. have a Google.

Not saying they don't work, but personally I think it's better to buy protein dense foods and eat normally to get the same intake as a shake would give you.
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Old 22-08-2008, 21:17
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Oh dear, I thought Protein Shake was a euphemism for something else...

I really must get my mind out the gutter
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Old 22-08-2008, 21:23
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Do they really work and are they worth what they cost?
They really work, because they are about 75% protein. Whether they are worth what they cost is subjective - I think they are, you might not.
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Old 22-08-2008, 21:44
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Oh dear, I thought Protein Shake was a euphemism for something else...

I really must get my mind out the gutter

Me too - I thought it was a "Friday" thread .
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Old 22-08-2008, 21:47
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Better off eating good, protein-based food than some foul milkshake!
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Old 22-08-2008, 22:13
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They work for body builders etc because you are supposed to consume protein no later than 30 minutes after a work out to ensure optimum muscle gain. So sometimes food isn't the way to go (by the time you've got home from the gym etc) plus the shakes make up is one that can be readily and easily used by the body.

Think they are worth it, but like with everything they work best if you combine it with a proper structure; healthy eating, sleep etc.
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Old 22-08-2008, 22:58
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I use the protine shakes but I take them with water instead of milk. Using water supposidly gets them to the muscles faster than compared to milk.
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Old 23-08-2008, 12:45
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The stuff in most protein shakes (whey) is a waste product of cheese manufacture, so yes they 'work' in so far as they contain protein.
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Old 15-08-2013, 17:00
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I use the protine shakes but I take them with water instead of milk. Using water supposidly gets them to the muscles faster than compared to milk.
I always take mine with water as I can taste the true taste of the strawberry flavor much better. (I usually have a strawberry flavor one).
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Old 15-08-2013, 18:45
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They give me terrible flatulence.
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Old 15-08-2013, 22:16
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I used to drink shakes all the time and know many people who swear by them, but personally I find they make little to no difference, as long as your diet is good. The cheapest method by far is to buy unflavoured whey and add your own flavour.
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