I want to lose body fat and gain muscle. I've researched whey protein and found a lot of pros about it, but will it benefit me?
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Yes, it will benefit you, but the whey protein should be primarily in the form of a whey isolate. If whey is primarily from a concentrate, it's not as efficient in quality and purity.
We live in a culture that thinks more is better. In reality, strategic application of a supplement is actually better. The best times to take a whey protein powder is before a workout, after a workout and 20 minutes prior to bed. These are the times when your body best utilizes the nutrients.
If you're consistent with your weight training, cardio, nutrition and strategic supplementation, your muscles will have more nitrogen retention and the whey protein will help with this process. Nitrogen retention is when all the nutrients you consume help fill the muscle so it looks hard and tight. It's not just what you consume that's important but also when you consume it that counts.
