Do protein powders make a difference when used?

[ManicMusicMonkey]

I mean will it make building muscle easier with working out?

[Xfitchick]

You need proteins to build muscle, but you can also get them by eating small portions of natural proteins (meat, chicken, fish, vegetable protein replacement). The keyword is "small". The body can only use a small amount of proteins in a certain time scale. All the rest you loose via your kidneys. So its better to eat 5 small portions a day, than 3 big ones.

[WeaponZero]

Protein powders are simply a low calorie, convenient way of getting in the added protein you might want if you're following a nutrition plan that is based on specific macronutrient ratios. For most people however they won't make a tiny bit of difference.

[jaxxten]

no. Protein powders have one goal only. To reach your protein intake if your unable to do so through solid foods. If you're used to eating a lot and you already have your protein for the day, you'll only end up pissing it out.

[brewersfan01]

I think so. muscles need protein to grow, and their are a lot of good products with whey protein and bcaa's that can help with protein ingestion if you can't get enough from food (most people cant).

[ConsultantIsBack]

They help. Depending on the brand, some brands (ones sold at Walmart and most at target for example) are shitty tho and are guilty of amino acids spiking

[akadatank44]

Are you asking when the best time frame to take them? Yes they help but buy a good brand.

[Melcart23]

If you get real shit from vitamin shoppe, then yes. But if you get the shit from Walmart that has Russell Westbrook on it, then no. Those are cheap.

[Decentguy]

its pretty useful, i use it because i can't eat too much, but its good

[carinerose]

Yes, they're useful. I take them.