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Questions tagged [protein]

One of the 3 main macronutrients, proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. Protein consumption has a strong correlation to muscle growth.

Proteins are biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form, facilitating a biological function.

See Wikipedia Protein

Protein are one of the building blocks of body tissue, and can also serve as a fuel source. In nutrition, proteins are broken down in the stomach during digestion by enzymes known as proteases into smaller polypeptides to provide amino acids for the body, including the essential amino acids that cannot be biosynthesized by the body itself.

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Protein: Mixing with hot liquids

Is it safe to mix protein powders with hot liquids like coffee? I did this once a while back and it turned into a rubbery blob that sat on top of the coffee. I tried to look it up but there wasn't much available (at the time anyway, 2007). What I…
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What is the difference between protein supplements and branch chain amino acid supplements?

What is the difference between protein supplements and branch chain amino acid supplements? Isn't protein composed of amino acids? Are there scientific studies showing the benefits of BCAA supplement as compared to protein supplements?
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What is the cheapest protein source?

I have recently moved away from home and would like to continue weightlifting/gaining muscle. Food cost however is a big problem. My question is: what is a really cheap protein source? From my own investigation milk seems to run in at about 30g…
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Does protein consumption need to be interspersed throughout the day to be useful for muscle building?

I read recently in a nutrition textbook that, unlike fat, protein cannot be stored in the body and instead we usually make it when needed. Therefore, protein we consume needs to be used when it comes in and the remainder is discarded. Does protein…
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Efficient protein choices for hiking

I did a hiking vacation once and intend to do it again this summer. It isn't too sternous, and it involves sleeping at tourist lodges* and only wearing clothes in the backpack (no food or sleeping bags). I have never done any serious work outs, and…
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Should I drink a protein shake between workouts or at the end of them?

Every other day I ride a bike for 40 minutes maintaining a cadence of at least 90 and work up quite a sweat. After that I do weights for about an hour changing muscle groups every time. I usually rest about 15-20 minutes after the bike ride. Would…
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Should I use any supplements to get quicker result?

I have a few questions regarding putting on some weight as I'm sort of skinny. I started to go to a gym just a few days ago. I want to gain mass and muscle in case they can be gained at the same time. Here are my questions: I started to eat a lot…
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How much protein i really need per day for muscle gain with moderate workout

I started to workout in gym Age : 27, Male Height : 6.1 [184 ] Weight : 68 kgs [ 150 pound] [ Lightly active (moderate exercise but sedentary job)] usually i eat 50gms/110 pounds of protein per day , According to this link , if i want muscle gain,…
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how to distribute protein intake throughout the day

If I do my workout in the morning right after breakfast. How do I distribute my protein intake through out the day. I am going to be basing my diet on Beef Baked Beans Eggs Milk Also for workout in the morning right after breakfast, what is the…
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Protein mix - How long can it sit?

How long will a protein mix last before it isn't any good? Should I always mix it as soon as I want to drink it or can I pre mix a few bottles then store them in the fridge? I'm talking about using the tubs of powder, not actually buying the…
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When "complimenting" proteins, how do you determine the amount of complete protein?

To add a bit to the title: If I eat 5 grams of protein from white rice, and 7 grams of protein from beans, have I eaten 12 grams of complete protein? Have I eaten 5 grams? Something else?
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