do protein shakes help build muscle??

Question

do they make a big impact.

Answer 1

I use protein shakes -- I like the Body Fortress brand. They stir easy and taste about as good as the more expensive stuff. EAS also makes a reasonably priced Whey Protein. What's nice about the body fortress is that it mixes nicely with a spoon (although it has more cholesterol than other Whey proteins). I get mine at WalMart for about $12 a tub, which is cheap.

Does the protein make a difference? I guess so. I use it when I feel i need to supplement some protein in my diet. Sometimes I eat a more carbohydrate based meal and want to add some protein to it. If that's the case, I'll drink a shake.

Most of the shakes are just a convenience way to get some additional protein in your diet. You can get the same effect, more or less, by eating a can of tuna or other high-protein source (say milk and peanut butter).

If you've got the extra money and need the convenience of a shake -- go for it. But don't expect Whey Protein to be some magical elixir... I have yet to find one that is.

Good luck.

Answer 2

your body uses protein to build muscle

Answer 3

Only if you work out. They do nothing if you either already eat enough protien to build back the muscle, or dont work out enough to need the extra protien.

Answer 4

better to go naturally with building muscle. read more on body building and dietary needs to build up on this site

Answer 5

it depends on if you have a good brand that really puts protien in the bottles, but yes they can help you build muscle if your working out reg.

Answer 6

protein shakes help you build fat , if you wannt muscle try muscle milk at gnc, and yes protein shakes do work i been gaining weight thanks to them

Answer 7

only if you work out

Answer 8

Yes, open your mouth and let me give you one...LOL