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As well as being one of the fastest acting proteins, whey protein isolate is rich in Branched Chain Amino Acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine).

These amino acids are very important since they help prevent muscle protein breakdown during exercise and appear to help preserve muscle stores of glycogen. In other words, whey protein isolate contains the muscle building properties that most bodybuilders and powerlifters are looking for. This is very important to understand.

So, let’s get back to the question:
The Way to Take Whey Protein?

Alright. So now you know that whey protein is (1) easily and efficiently digested, and (2) high in muscle building branched chain amino acids. All we need to know now, is when to take whey protein for the best results.

I have used my personal experiments to see what works best.
I’ve come to the conclusion that there are 3 windows of opportunity, to put the power of whey protein to its best use.

Here is what I think are the best times to take whey protein:

• As soon as you wake up;
• 40 minutes prior to working out;
• Immediately after working out.

Let’s take a closer look at each point for the best times to use this supplement.

As Soon as You Wake Up…“Get Your Body Ready for Growth!”

Upon wakening, your body is pretty much in a starvation mode. Whether you realize it or not, your body is craving nutrients and needs these nutrients in order to bring itself out of a catabolic state and into a anabolic state. Your body is weak and wants protein. The sooner you can get some protein into your body,
the better.

Personally, I’ve found that a whey protein isolate drink mixed with some half and half works best. The half and half has fat in it, so it helps the body take up the amino acids better.

Now this is very important and one point that can really boost your weight training results, OVERNIGHT! Approximately 45 minutes after you’ve consumed your whey protein shake, you must have a full, breakfast eggs, bacon ect… By doing this, you are jump starting your bodies ability to use the protein effectively and efficiently. Believe me, if you can follow this one step, you will soon see your results skyrocket.

40 Minutes Prior to Working Out…“Supercharge Your Workouts!”

If you have some pretty intense workouts, your going to stock up on some fast acting, high quality proteins. Whey protein contains high levels of branched amino acids which help preserve muscle stores of glycogen. This is very, very important. Since glucose is the bodies number one energy source, high muscle stores of glucose ensure high, intense workouts.

I would recommend you ingest a whey protein isolate drink mixed with some carbohydrates (maltodextrins) to supercharge your workouts.

Immediately after Working Out…“The REAL Secret to Building Huge Muscles!

In terms of when to take whey protein, this is the most important time to take in a fast acting protein drink. If you were to only have one protein drink per day, this is the time of day to take it. I’m going to very honest here. By simply taking a protein/carb drink right after your workouts, you will improve your
results immediately.

I strongly suggest that after your workouts, you ingest a fast acting protein source, such as whey protein isolate and some fast acting carbohydrates maltodextrin.

Why Carbohydrates and Protein?

When carbohydrates is taken with protein, there’s a blast of insulin. Insulin kicks the body’s glycogen
making machine into high gear. Glycogen is considered the principal storage form of glucose and is found mainly in liver and muscle. Glucose supplies the bodies active tissues with energy.

Therefore, insulin will speed up the movement of glucose and amino acids into cells which is what you
definitely want and secondly, it activates a special enzyme which is essential for glycogen synthesis.

Additional research has shown that ingesting a protein/carbohydrate supplement after exercise triggers the release of growth hormone. Great news for building muscle.

If You Want to Build Muscle!

Always consume a power drink that is rich in whey protein and carbohydrates after your workout and include it in your weight training diet.

Now, like your breakfast, you will need to follow this up with a full muscle building meal, approximately 1 hour later. I am very serious here, because if there is one element that will put you on the track to fast muscle growth, this is it.

There you have it. If you can manage to follow the above noted schedule, I’m 100% positive that your gains will improve almost immediately.

* Please note: Here in this article, I used whey protein, but you can also use hemp protein as well.

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