Comments on: Do You Really Need Protein Powder To Build Muscle?

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:19:17 +0000

Anything sold for profit and unregulated as these products are aren’t going to be as advertised,I don’t believe there’s even one benefit to consuming these products you have nothing else to eat.

By: lexluger10

lexluger10 — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:41:03 +0000

I agree, ain’t nothing like the real thing. Though, consumption of protein through food is very limited. Consumption through powder, or shake form, will consume all the way. See, let’s say that slice of turkey with 12 grams of protein in it are consumed. You would not get the entire 12 grams, because the body doesn’t catch every last gram of protein when eaten. Shakes will deliver the entire 12 grams when dranked. I admit too, a lot of those 60 to 200 dollar shakes are BS. I just go to walmart & get Whey protein or buy a SH&% load of eggs fish milk etc. I prefer the natural way, but the consumption through shakes I also admire. Though ultimately, I just get it in, go further, go farther, is that not why we came, then if not, then why bother. Get it in you all, we represent apart of the people that’s not too common. I’m guessing we as a nation (america) have over half the population over-weight or obese. Let’s show them they can transform they’re bodies too. (Just some motivation y’all)

By: Barbara Loyoya

Barbara Loyoya — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:12:47 +0000

This so funny…hahaha I was searching on the web if I really needed protien shakes and I just clicked a link…and there you are Tati…hahaha…my trainer just popps up on the internet…

By: evilcyber

evilcyber — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:12:32 +0000

In reply to Andrew. Yep, excactly.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:58:25 +0000

There is nothing magic about protein powders. I only use them as a meal replacement when i don’t have access to real food.

By: Tatianna

Tatianna — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:40:21 +0000

In reply to Daiel. Yep, I totally agree!

By: Daiel

Daiel — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:21:56 +0000

The thing is, as with a ton of supplements, the things it claims to do are often true, however, ONLY if you’re already getting it in too low quantities, i.e. under-nourished. Consider a person who is getting way too little protein in his diet and suffering the ill effects from it. If he started taking this protein, he would probably experience all of these claims… For someone who has decent nutrition however, it won’t be any different than eating real food. You get essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids and non-essential amino acids all from good healthy whole foods. Eat healthy and save yourself some money, most supplements are just replacements for a decent meal.

By: Tatianna

Tatianna — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:36:01 +0000

I’m loving that glass with a smiley 🙂

By: evilcyber

evilcyber — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:33:34 +0000

In reply to Fraser. Basically it's the same for me: protein powder is a crutch because I am not always strict enough in my regular nutrition.

By: Fraser

Fraser — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:38:36 +0000

Yeah, the only use I have for whey is that it’s very easily digested – and not in getting the protein super duper fast b4 my muscles start getting canalized!, but right before my morning workout so my stomach has something light (with yogurt and toast/fruit). The amount of protein touted as required… I just don’t believe it’s as high as people who stick to those strict rules believe. Even then, it’s so easy to just get it from foods (and if you’re a vegetarian, maybe some would help if you lack the right food mix for accessing the protein).