Whey Protein Drinks

[ruthandsam]

Hi
I've been going to the gym for about 6 weeks now and have been given a programme to suit my needs.

My question is, what do these whey protein drinks that they sell, actually do for the body? I've tried several of them and they are delicious but I'm at a loss to know if they are any better for you than a homemade milkshake or if they are drunk instead of a meal. I find them quite heavy on the stomach and I'm a little concerned that they may make me put on weight. However, if they are really beneficial to the body I may as well buy a large container full for use at home.

Many thanks

[douglas9401]

If the young guy at work who's a regular user is anything to go by their main function is to make you fart long, loud and often.
Seems they provide the raw materials to be converted into muscle.

[society]

Doug, wouldn't milk do the same?

[ruthandsam]

Haaaaaaaaa haa - douglas9401 thanks for your answer. That may answer another question I was wondering as well! Brilliant.

[douglas9401]

It sure would society, these powders are taken with milk in the form of a shake, often when training in the gym is intense and a quick result is the desired effect.

[jd_1984]

For muscle recovery after training.
Shop around and research which protein supplement suits your requiremennts and goals. Here is an introduction

http://www.bodybuildi...teinshakebenefits.htm

[ruthandsam]

Thank you very much jd_1984. The website is extremely interesting and informative. I now know what I am looking for!