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Originally posted by miko
I don't know the amounts, but i have been told that the real animal protein contained in meats, eggs, etc is much better for you and much more effective than the synthesized stuff you find in the protein bars and shakes.
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The big problem is, if you're looking to build muscle and not gain fat, how do your increase your protein intake without increasing your fat intake? That's where supplements come in. Most protein shakes are made out of whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking that happens to be high in protein. A whey protein shake is real animal protein. A good protein shake also has 0-1 grams of carbs and fat, and 25-30 grams of protein per serving.
To get enough protein to build muscle (1 gram per pound of body weight per day) you should split the total amount between 5-6 servings. Your body can only process so much protein at once, anything extra will get stored as fat.
Hope this helps.