how long does WHEY protein actually take to absorb??

[aussie_bodybuilda]

how long does WHEY protein actually take to absorb??

[M302_Imola]

Good question but there are a lot of variables to consider. Are we talking about whey protein by itself, whey/carb, or whey/fat? Taking whey with carbs or fat will slow down absorption and digestion. Another factor is when the whey will be consumed...for example pwo the body is much like a sponge and will absorb whey quicker. I don't have an answer to your question just wanted to point out this is a question that has many determining factors.

[busybody]

in general, it's usable by the body in about 30 mins. peaks at about 3 to 4 hours and is basically done. this is everything I've read.
just approximations. as M302 said, you can be influenced by many things, and you can taylor the whey with different foods to make
it fit your schedule (for your personal protein needs).

[M302_Imola]

in general, it's usable by the body in about 30 mins. peaks at about 3 to 4 hours and is basically done. this is everything I've read.
just approximations. as M302 said, you can be influenced by many things, and you can taylor the whey with different foods to make
it fit your schedule (for your personal protein needs).

solid post sir!

[dec11]

in general, it's usable by the body in about 30 mins. peaks at about 3 to 4 hours and is basically done. this is everything I've read.
just approximations. as M302 said, you can be influenced by many things, and you can taylor the whey with different foods to make
it fit your schedule (for your personal protein needs).

its utilised much faster than 3-4hrs, i read somewhere its more like 40-50mins

[M302_Imola]

its utilised much faster than 3-4hrs, i read somewhere its more like 40-50mins

I missed that 3-4 hr part dec11, so good catch. Yeah when I take straight whey pwo I'm starving within an hour. The body will process straight whey very quickly!

[Swifto]

its utilised much faster than 3-4hrs, i read somewhere its more like 40-50mins

No its not that quick mate.

Amino acids peak at about the 60min mark (leucine) and insulin , all the whey is then fully utilised after about 2-3 hours as shown in this study.

This is why its advised we also take fats, fibre to slow its absorbtion.

[aussie_bodybuilda]

so now im confused theres 4 different times u guys have said, 30mins, 40-50mins, 2-3hours, 3-4hours......

i know it depends on what u take it with and what time of the day... so lets just say the only times i take it, in the morning straight away on empty stomach whey protein with just water, how long would that take??

and of course after my workout with simple carbs / sugars - dextrose / waixy maze / creotine and casein and whey protein all in 1.

[jimmyinkedup]

Let me ask you ...what do you hope to gain by establishing how long whey takes to fully broken down and utilized ?
Serious question....

[pheenyx1]

No its not that quick mate.

Amino acids peak at about the 60min mark (leucine) and insulin , all the whey is then fully utilised after about 2-3 hours as shown in this study.

This is why its advised we also take fats, fibre to slow its absorbtion.

would the ground up oats I put in my shakes be a good fiber to achieve this?

[M302_Imola]

would the ground up oats I put in my shakes be a good fiber to achieve this?

Oats have a descent amount of fiber, 4g per 1/2 cup, so this will help slow down digestion, but oats are also a low GI carb so that will help to slow down digestion of the whey as well.

[aussie_bodybuilda]

Let me ask you ...what do you hope to gain by establishing how long whey takes to fully broken down and utilized ?
Serious question....

to maximize my gains from my diet, so i know im constantly getting the right amount of amino acids / protein flowing through my body .... wat other reason.... bit obvious isnt it.

[jimmyinkedup]

to maximize my gains from my diet, so i know im constantly getting the right amount of amino acids / protein flowing through my body .... wat other reason.... bit obvious isnt it.

Just wanted clarification.
IMO you are focusing on something that is almost irrelavent.
What is your diet?

[MR-FQ320]

so now im confused theres 4 different times u guys have said, 30mins, 40-50mins, 2-3hours, 3-4hours......

i know it depends on what u take it with and what time of the day... so lets just say the only times i take it, in the morning straight away on empty stomach whey protein with just water, how long would that take??

and of course after my workout with simple carbs / sugars - dextrose / waixy maze / creotine and casein and whey protein all in 1.

Also depends on the quantity

[aussie_bodybuilda]

Just wanted clarification.
IMO you are focusing on something that is almost irrelavent.
What is your diet?

sigh....... im not here to have a debate with u , all i wanted to know was the absorbtion time for whey protein in the morning and still havent got an answer.

[aussie_bodybuilda]

ok i will put it plain and simple. optimum whey protein 1.5 scoops with water and nothing else taken as soon as i wake up. how will it take to absorb.

[jimmyinkedup]

sigh....... im not here to have a debate with u , all i wanted to know was the absorbtion time for whey protein in the morning and still havent got an answer.

Im not here to have a debate with you either. Knock yourself out.
Try google scholar - its a great resource and u may find your answer there.

[jimmyinkedup]

if you can find the full version of this study and can accurately interpret it i suspect it will answer your exact question not only re: whey but casein and amino acids as well: http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/280/2/E340.short
Your welcome and again knock yourself out. Its your turn to research rather than get exasperated no one is giving you your exact desired answer.

[ThatAthlete82]

Just wanted clarification.
IMO you are focusing on something that is almost irrelavent.
What is your diet?

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