Will consuming more whey (protein) help my rotator cuff tear heal?
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IMO this protein will not heal the tendon per se but with exercising the surrounding muscles, under guidance, you can improve the quality of your movements and try to live the best with this tear. Strengthening the adjoining muscles would also reduce the chances of aggravating the problem.Just eating whey protein, without exercising, will do close to nothing for your body.
391007
Exercises will help more - there are some good ones in the book Bulletproof Your Shoulder that can help prevent a tear too.
391008
Light rehab exercises + ice will heal it. I tore mine about 7 years ago and today I have 100% confidence in my shoulder. Don't do any exercise which hurts... find another exercise. For me it was barbell/machine incline bench, I replaced with dumbbells and no more issues.
391009
No over head shoulder presses only side laterals for strengthening shoulders.
391010
No it won't help. I had a similar problem. There are exercises that you can do when your rotator cuff tear heals enough to keep movement going and/or being as limited
1213823
As a couple of people have stated, BCAA's are only useful if you are working out in a fasted state. Otherwise, doing a scoop of whey protein before/after is more cost effective
246593
No one seems to factor in the savings from using the WHEY in bread-baking or cooking to fortify foods. Weight lifters buy protein mix all the time that is made primarily from whey (and possibly adulterated in China with melamine). Having a reliable source of pure, natural whey would be a godsend to some of them...and to anyone wanting high-protein cooked food. (Think whey-fortified baked goods, mac & cheese, etc.) So your Greek yogurt starts looking pretty cost-effective if you save the whey and use it.
1444771
Clear in color, it is great for healing external wounds of all kinds...I have used it topically after surgery for boosting healing. I also take it internally to boost my immune system...do no know if it has protein....
1135470
No you can't. .. its for recovery from training. . Best taken after you train with your protein shake
406905
This product is more for mass gaining, while whey protein is more for building leaner muscle
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I use it as a breakfast shake w/fruit and greek yogurt. It has both Whey Protein (a fast burning protein) and Casein (a slow burning protein). I use a Whey only protein in the afternoon after workouts. Becuase of Casein's slow burning properties, it helps to keep my hunger at bay. Also Casein is a thick protein. It's normally it's used at night before bed because it takes so long to digest. The thickness helps the shakes not be so watery. On a side note, casein does contain amino acids which promote body mass. This could be a good thing or bad thing depending on your fitness goals.
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Platinum Hydro Whey has more protein/serving (6g more, I believe), because it's not just purified protein, but also hydrolyzed. The hydrolyzation process breaks protein down further, which makes it easier and faster to absorb, hence making it more efficient. That being said, I can't tell the difference in results... Probably because I'm not actually an intense athlete, I just work out and I don't like feeling sore so I drink a shake. I think the general consensus, is that Hydro Whey is only really worth the extra money if you're doing some really intense working out. In terms of taste, I detect a little bit of an after taste. I prefer Gold Standard, but Hydro Whey does seem to be creamier/richer.
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As far as i know, no. Soy protein is made from plants and whey is from animals. If you want a leaner look go for soy or if you want more muscle go for whey. Whey generally has more grams of protein per serving compared to whey. And to be honest my experience whey works best for me because i do more cardio its generally harder for me to gain weight and keep it on. But with whey protein ive seen beautiful results. This is actually a great and economic brand for use 10 stars all around.
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Hello Ibrahim,40mg is on par with most other protein brands, and some organic whey proteins have cholesterol as high as 50-60mg per serving. When you see protein brands with lower cholesterol numbers it is usually because they contain isolates and/or have been over processed.Thanks for the question.
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There's no evidence to support that BCAAs only work in fasted states, in a whey protein shake your body must breakdown the protein for the BCAA to be digested in the system. There is plenty of evidence to support that a BCAA supplement supports lean gains along with whey. Taking BCAAs in this form can allow them to be utilized very quickly in your system. This is useful for muscle gain, energy during intense lifts, and recovery.
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You can mix it equally well with warm or cold liquids. I drink it in the morning first thing along with my "without food" supplements and my "with/or without food" supplements. I also take hyaluronic acid which works synergistically with the collagen, but I take it with food later on. Vitamin C also potentiates the action of both the collagen and the hyaluronic acid and I take 5-6,000 mg's of that with food. I also take a super calcium formula with Vit K2. The combination keeps my bones, ligaments and skin strong. If I stop, I get creaky and joint-achy.
965402
Yes it is - I make shakes with it or add a little to oatmeal. I have a dairy sensitivity so I avoid whey protein. Though I must say the taste of this is not fantastic. I prefer sun warrior vegan protein.
57706
MsEdna is correct. I alternate mine, I wouldn't recommend drinking 3 of these bad boys a day though, it would defeat the purpose of a break, in my case at least. And it might actually even be counterproductive to your health. I'm no doctor though, just my opinion. If your working out, I strongly recommend using protein after workouts, to help speed muscle recovery.
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Yep. Your body just doesn't process it as quickly as whey, so use it to just get your overall protein intake up. You don't need to drink it right after working out. I sometimes drink one scoop mixed with two cups almond milk before bed if I haven't had enough protein during the day. It mixes a much thicker shake than whey protein.
1083449
It is predigested hydrolyzed collagen (animal protein) and whey protein (lactalbumin) and an excellent source of pure protein. I use this every day to make sure I get enough protein -- for me, it's just perfect.
420376
Eating more protein will not make you bulk up. Eating, lifting heavy and resting will bulk you up. This is ideal for eating after your run. You should also eat some sugar (like tossing a handful of M&M's into the blender) to replenish your glycogen. Another good idea is to have some of their casein protein right before you go to bed. Whey is good first thing in the morning and after a workout (it is fast digesting) and casein is good before bed.