Syntha 6

[Maddwraph]

hey, i was using muscle milk as a prtoein supplement, but today bought a brand called Syntha-6. the guy at the counter told me it has 5 sources of protien and that i should drink it 30 minutes after i workout.

one scoop of the prtioen powder contains 23 grams of protien. he said i should only use one scoop when i use it because it the body only consumes 46 grams at a time. he also said i should drink it 3 times a day with skim milk. is all this info correct? or should i drink it with 2 scoops? he siad 30 minutes after a workout as well. right now im trying to get bigger, so hopefully this is a good brand.

here is the shake btw:

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2272411&cp&change_search=products&keywords=syntha&y=0&searchId=5632338777&x=0&parentPage=search

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=IP-1022

[Sohan]

I have no comment on the shake, but regarding the statement about the body only utilizing 46 gms of protein at a time, that's not quite true.

Your body's protein needs change constantly, and the bioavailability of various dietary proteins coupled with your metabolic state (catabolic/anabolic) at any given time will be the determining factors as to how much protein is digested, absorbed, and utilized for physiological functions.

With respect,

Sohan

[Maddwraph]

oh ok, so should i do two scoops or one?

[Medici]

Immediately after a workout drink a shake with liquid protein (whey) and sugar/dextrose or something. Your body needs protein and needs it fast. It uses any and all carbohydrates, even/especially sugar, for glycogen storage about 0-30 minutes after a workout- which are depleted in exercise. (Get it in before that window closes.) 30g protien 45g sugar is about right, depends on your size really. Glutamine and BCAA's and even EAA's are good to throw in, but whey usually has enough BCAA and EAA in it already.