Protein Supplements and Muscle Building

Question
Hi, I'm 29 years old male from Macedonia, Europe. I'm 174 cm, 63 kg. I go to gym 3 times a week, 10-12 min. do cardio (on stationary bicycle)and I do weight training. I'm beginer, only 2 weeks ago I started my training. I want to increase my muscle mass, so I started to take ISO sensation 93 by Ultimate nutrition (in my country only this firm's products are available). Can you, please, tell me if this product (and proteins shakes at all) can help me to increase my muscle mass?

Answer
Hello Sase,

Iso-Sensation 93 contain 100 percent whey protein isolate and can cover up to 60 percent of protein need for an average person consuming 2000 Cal. a day.

Even though whey has a higher bioavailability than chicken breast, fish or milk protein, if the total quantity of protein you consume is sufficient, then it is not likely that substituting whey for food proteins will result in any additional muscle growth. Read more at:

Protein Supplements Vs. Protein Foods
http://dietandbody.com/fat_loss/2006/12/supplements-or-foods.html

Lyle McDonald, a recognized expert in bodybuilding (see references below,) wrote "Unfortunately, the obsession that bodybuilders have with protein has made them susceptible to all kinds of marketing hype. Like most aspects of bodybuilding (and the supplement industry in general), the issue of protein is driven more by marketing hype than physiological reality and marketing types know how to push a bodybuilder when it comes to protein."

Lyle McDonald, "Two modified ketogenic diets that include carbohydrates to support high intensity training"
http://dietandbody.com/low-carb/2007/03/two-modified-ketogenic-diets-that.html

Hope it helps,

Tanya Zilberter

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