Supplements
Andreas Schumacher
Strengthening yourself with Whey Protein
For repairing hardworking muscles after a cardio or resistance training (“weight lifting”) workout, nothing beats whey protein. Whey comes from dairy and allows your muscles to refuel effectively. Whey protein is found in powder form and comes in a variety of flavors, making it easy to incorporate into your diet. It can be stirred into yogurt, added to a smoothie, or mixed vigorously with water or another liquid in a lidded container.
The body best absorbs protein when eaten in amounts ranging from 15 to 30 grams in a single meal or snack. Unless you’re a serious body-builder, there’s no benefit to eating more than 30 grams of protein at one time.
Whey protein makes its way into muscles most efficiently when taken immediately after a workout, ideally within 30 minutes. Eating whey with carbohydrates promotes the movement of the protein from your bloodstream into your muscles as well. Aim for a ratio of 1 gram of protein for every 2 to 4 grams of carbohydrate. In combination with Nutreas maltodextrine Nutreas Whey Protein is an efficient combination to speed up recovery and improve lean muscle mass. We usually recommend 30-40 grams of Nutreas Whey Protein and 60-80 grams of Nutreas maltodextrine.