Do you think it is necessary to utilize a protein shake for weight lifting?

[aneye4detail]

I say have a nice big cheeseburger.

[Momma_bear]

Originally Posted by Bulldogdad

Ah gotta love Broscience.

If the posts here are bogus why not post what you think is the right science?

[AnthonyJ34]

Originally Posted by Momma_bear

Protein over a certain amount will increase your blood sugar, thus your insulin levels. Higher insulin levels promote fat storage. I think that's what you mean.

If that is what you are concerned about make sure you find a protein shake (or make one yourself) that does not have added sugar. The sugar will certainly increase your blood sugar and insulin, thus promoting fat storage.

Insulin is also an anabolic hormone, so elevated insulin levels ( post workout) can aid muscle growth. Many pro bodybuilders who are non-diabetic inject themselves regularly with insulin to help muscle gains. Temporarily spiking insulin levels after a hard workout might be advantageous for those trying to build muscle. But one still needs to be in a caloric surplus to gain muscle mass.

[Momma_bear]

Originally Posted by AnthonyJ34

Insulin is also an anabolic hormone, so elevated insulin levels ( post workout) can aid muscle growth. Many pro bodybuilders who are non-diabetic inject themselves regularly with insulin to help muscle gains. Temporarily spiking insulin levels after a hard workout might be advantageous for those trying to build muscle. But one still needs to be in a caloric surplus to gain muscle mass.

I was under the assumption that the OP wanted to lose fat. I could be wrong. Hopefully, the OP will chime back in on this subject. At any rate even though insulin is anabolic it still increases fat storge.