What are your views on pre workout sups like Craze and jack3d?
I am reasonably new to lifting and have low energy when going to the gym however do not know if they are worth buying.

Some athletic trainers claim that soy protein is of lower quality than animal proteins, and that it can cause problems with protein synthesis. I don’t really believe those claims, but many folks do. However, any protein is better than not enough protein, so use your best judgement.

By the way, some manufacturers claim their whey isolates are OK for lactose intolerant people. These isolates are purified to remove the milk sugars that can cause digestive problems in some folks. Of course, these products are expensive. I just wondered if you had tried isolates? I’m not sure if your “dairy/whey intolerance” is the same as being lactose intolerant.

In any event, you can always just eat a can of tuna fish or chicken breast or something like that. Good luck!

I wrote an article that talks a bit about that stuff here: fast and slow protein.

That’s the best info I have at present. Hopefully we’ll have more information in the future as researchers look into the subject more fully.

First of all, this site is brilliant. Everything here makes a lot of sense and no sign of an advertisement anywhere!

A lot of stuff Ive read talk about the regularity of protein intake, like getting protein in to your stomach every 4 hours, and using a casein supplement when your going to bed.

Any thoughts on this? Is it correct or just myth? Do you just need to get a certain amount per day or is it more important to keep a steady intake throughout the day?

Thanks!

i will make a modest guess that most people who visit here want there legs to stop being compared to match sticks and there arms to be noticed for all the right reasons (i know i did).
a high carb, high protien diet built in with heavy weights and good form does just that so lets quit with the health theorys already, ta.

In fact, protein is an essential macronutrient. Without it, you die.

I wonder if you’re spending time on other websites, pontificating about the dangers of tanning beds or marijuana or something? Or does your crusade only involve protein and kettlebells?

James, I’d like you take a moment to consider the target audience of this website. Young guys who want information about getting more muscular can be impressionable and sometimes desperate. But they’re internet-savvy, and when they see a comment that makes controversial assertions without any supporting facts, they usually just ignore it.

What it boils down to is: there are well-reasoned arguments for or against something, and then there are rants. I want this site to be a place where information-seekers can expect to find reasoned arguments. This site isn’t the place for baseless rants.

Just eat lots of fruit and strong plant foods – all natural and eat as much as you want. The diet and supplement industry has more strategy than any other industry and most of it is complete bunk.

I can fit a whole nutrution lifelong plan on one peice of paper that will give you all the fundamentals for a heathly and strong lifestyle.

Forget the supplements. You can be stronger, healthier and you bank balance will be bigger without them.