Which is better protien or carbohydrates for post work outs?
The answer is neither. Both should be apart of post-exercise nutrition (SEE BELOW). However, in choosing “one” it is going to depend on individual and their goals. Power or strength individual -> Protein…Endurance – CHO….
CARBOHYDRATE
-Glycogen Resynthesis
-Suppress Protein Breakdown
PROTEIN
-Reduce Muscle Soreness
-Increase Protein Synthesis
CARBOHYDRATE + PROTEIN
-Glycogen Resynthesis
-Reduce Muscle Soreness
-Increase Protein Synthesis
-Suppress Protein Breakdown
Fuel the Movement
JM
I agree with jason.
Normally for a post workout a ratio of 5/3 is recommanded.
for 5g of carbs you ll take 3 g of protein.
After all will depend of your goals if you want to gain weight the maximum of protein recommanded is 2g/kg/day
so if you are 80 kg ( sorry guys I’m not good with lb , but the ratio is the more important) you’ll take 160g of protein per day. don’t forget the protein in your meals , shaker are just add one!
Hi Leondro. All of the recent research that I’ve come across suggests that it’s a combination of carbs and proteins that work best as a post-exercise recovery ‘meal.’ As a matter of fact, just yesterday I read another research piece in the August 2012 issue of NCSA’s Strength and Conditioning Journal on this issue.
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