Protein powders.

[Biggo2]

So yeah I've been working out a lot recently and wondered if protein powders are safe? I'm trying to get my strength and muscle mass up and a friend recommended this. I've heard a lot of bad things about it yet some good. So what do you guys think, is it good and should I take it? Is it effective?

[Gandalf]

Hard to say as there are lots of different products and some are good while others are total rubbish.

In general, if you think that by pulling some weights and drinking a shake you will impress girls, better stay away from them.

If you are going to drink protein shakes, it should be part of a balanced diet and workout schedule, with a clear aim at what muscle groups you are working on and what the goal of the work is. If you are bodybuilding for a sport, they can be part of the plan.
If you just like to have some extra muscle without looking like you gut stung by a horde of bees, stay away from them.

[Biggo2]

Hard to say as there are lots of different products and some are good while others are total rubbish.

In general, if you think that by pulling some weights and drinking a shake you will impress girls, better stay away from them.

If you are going to drink protein shakes, it should be part of a balanced diet and workout schedule, with a clear aim at what muscle groups you are working on and what the goal of the work is. If you are bodybuilding for a sport, they can be part of the plan.
If you just like to have some extra muscle without looking like you gut stung by a horde of bees, stay away from them.

Advice appreciated.

Any other opinions to argue against this?

[Sweeper]

It's not really bad, but only protein doesn't really work, you've to use more for best effect.

[Ratko Gavrilovic]

Like Gandalf said, you need to know what you are using it, and what you want to achieve.
Also I heard that some of these powders do funny things with your b@lls..

[Biggo2]

Like Gandalf said, you need to know what you are using it, and what you want to achieve.
Also I heard that some of these powders do funny things with your b@lls..

Steroids =/= Protein powders

[Ratko Gavrilovic]

Steroids =/= Protein powders

Nah I'm not talking about steroids, it's some kind of protein powder, but it's a unique and heavy one.

[Cero]

Learn to diet.

Protein powder is not steroids. It is completely safe.

Research into a proper diet for training and building muscles. Don't think you will grow big while drinking a shake and eating otherwise eating shit food all day.

[Ivan_MC]

Take proteins but use the power to max after you take them... steroids DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT THEM.

[Violet]

Waste of money at your age holmes.

[Ratko Gavrilovic]

Also go easy on working out. Make limits.
Your body grows until the age of 21.
If you overwork your body, it can interrupt the growing process.

[Caltson]

So yeah I've been working out a lot recently and wondered if protein powders are safe? I'm trying to get my strength and muscle mass up and a friend recommended this. I've heard a lot of bad things about it yet some good. So what do you guys think, is it good and should I take it? Is it effective?

The only good and healthy way to train muscles is by doing it naturally. Proteineshakes may increase your muscle mass but your health condition will decrease as you'll get out of balance. What are you with extra muscle if your body does not allow you to use them anyway?

It is your body we're talking about, it is you that makes the final call.

[Violet]

Proteineshakes may increase your muscle mass

Haha. No. Protein in any way, shape or form does not increase muscle mass if it was then you'd see people eating kilos of meat daily. It's main use in the body is recovery however at a young age and good sleep, past a level protein is more or less a waste of money and effort.

Also go easy on working out. Make limits.
Your body grows until the age of 21.
If you overwork your body, it can interrupt the growing process.

Complete bs.

[duffman]

Pratice Boxing like me, and you will have a nice back and shizzle'

You run like shit, punch like shit, swet like shit.. But if you are a pussy, then... Just pratice karate (sucks ducks).

[Biggo2]

Pratice Boxing like me, and you will have a nice back and shizzle'

You run like shit, punch like shit, swet like shit.. But if you are a pussy, then... Just pratice karate (sucks ducks).

I'm training at boxing AND rugby player.

Thanks for the opinions, I think I'll let the protein slide. And yeah crook that growth thing IS bs