what are the good and bad affects of taking protein powder in conjuction with a workout routine?
543330
there are no negative effects.\n\nyou should consume protein before a weightlifting session & within 20 or so minutes afterwards as well. this will help supply your body not just with the protein but also BCAA's and other essential muscle-building elements.
819373
i'll have to say fiction for the muscle growing part.. it does somewhat tone your muscles but is not good for you. \n\ni tried it and went back to old fashioned crunches and push-up because it messed up my abs... and my digesting system was upset.. dont know why but it was.. gave it another shot, same thing happened again.\n\nso please dont try these...
834958
Take it within 30 minutes after a workout.  This is when your body starts repairing your muscles and needs the protein.  Eat an apple or orange before a workout.  This will give you a little energy and prepare your body to help absorb the protein after the workout.
204622
Sure. You just need to make sure you get plenty of protein in your diet. Beans and nuts are a good source, along with soy. You can also supplement with protein powders. Whey protein works great. If you are against diary products also, soy protein powder would be a good substitute.\n\nAnd, of course, exercise.
34376
Hard work.  Since this is a precursor (I think) to testosterone, it effects the hormones in the body.  However, something such as creatine has much evidence to enhance strength and edurance as well as give a pumped apperarance (usually due to water retention.  The adro can have nasty side effects such as "bacne" (pimples on shoulders and back) and gynocomasteia (bit** t*ts).
1081065
It's protein.  Protein is NATURAL.  I don't see a problem.....unless you consume more than the recommended dose of the supplement and don't keep up with your workout.  Even then, I can't see anything horrible happening....
173187
there wont be any major side effects. it should increase your metabolism and supress your appetite while you take it. the problems is many people put the weight straight back on when they stop. constantly gaining and losing weight is bad for you. drink lots of water while you take it though.
1008193
i mainly see it as a supplement for working out.  it's safe for working out so i don't see why it would be a problem for runners.  the main side effects are that it gives you the sh*ts. =]  but not all people get this problem.
243433
I take ZMA, Tribulus Terrestris and Themo Dynamx and have had no side effects thus far. If you want a professional opinion I suggest you contact Todd Ganci, his link is below. I had the chance to meet him three weeks ago, he is extremely knowledgeable in nutrition and has a respectable reputations. Here are both of his websites.
798909
Protien shakes, vitamins, and teas
888677
You can get protein powder from a health food store, and add it to your own shake recipe.
573775
that depends...if you work out consistently, then protein is good.  you want to stay in an anabolic state so you get muscle growth.  for atheletes/bodybuilders, the general rule is 1g of protein for every pound you weigh so your body .  some of them take even more than that.  \n\nthen again, if you don't work out or anything and you just want to maintain what you have, then you just need "enough" protein.  \n\nthere this thing called nitrogen balance (nitrogen gain-nitrogen loss).  you only gain nitrogen from protein in foods/supplements.  you lose nitrogen through body waste.  Positive nitrogen balance = needed for muscle growth.  nitrogen balance = 0 if you want to maintain what you got.
715865
If you use them with a good weight lifting program, they work great. The protein powder is used to build the muscle and creatine is used to give you more energy while lifting.\n\nYou should get most of your protein from your diet. Creatine is also found in some your meats, like beef. Try to get as much as you from you diet, and then supplement your diet with the supplements (hence the name "supplements").
1113892
It's quickly absorbed by your muscles. It tastes good and is convenient.  Most bodybuilders feel they can't get enough protein unless they supplement.  I use it and feel it helps, but it doesn't make a tremendous difference. How much progress you make in lifting depends on your genetics and self discipline.
619131
Be very careful here...Yes, tremendous growth if you work out like a banshee. No muscle will develop without being forced to. Steroids (testosterone) will enhance the effects of working out, but there are some nasty side effects: Shrink your nuts up like made, and destroy sex drive. Take the wrong kind long enough and you may develop breast tissue. You have to know what you are doing to play with this stuff...I do not advise touching it if you do not have a good coach on the subject. AND, this stuff is now classed as a nasty substance that can land you in jail if you are caught. Trust NO one when buying it...they may be narcs! And, there is one heck of a lot of counterfeit stuff out there. Almost no way to get it any more.
643701
buy protein powder at a health store and exercise
574474
It gives you a great kick start to the day supplying your brain with fresh oxygen and speeding up your metabolism for the whole day, it's also just as important to feed your body  the correct nutrients straight after you finish, especially for weight training, it is recommended to eat mainly protein  no longer than 15 minuets after you train this is easily done with a healthy shake, One of my favourite is Bananas, Whey protein and a couple of egg whites.