Does it make sense to get both?

[Timastyle]

Does it make sense to have protein and also a mrp? If so, how would they be used? The reason I am asking is that if you have an mrp, you're getting usually over double the protein as just regular protein, therefore making it seem useless to have just protein. If I'm wrong, please explain why. Thanks

[AdmiralDan]

when would you be taking the protein and mrp? together or seperate?

[Timastyle]

That's what I'm wondering. I've seen many members on this site who say they take both. I am just curious as to what the benefits of this is

[AdmiralDan]

first off, there is a big calorie difference. mrps have considerably more calories than regular protein powders. for each individual it will depend on what you need. if you have a 6 hour period where your choices are to drink a mrp or eat mcdonalds, then go with the mrp. if your situation dictates a need for both than go ahead and use both. i personally don't need the extra calories, just need a little more protein. so i use proetin powder. if i wasn't taking classes, etc. i wouldn't use the powders except for postworkout anyway.

i don't know about using both at the same time though. mabye to get extra protein with a mrp. it is just a guess though

[Timastyle]

My understanding from this forum is that your body can only use so much protein per meal. If that's the case, I wouldn't see an advantage of say a 52g mrp along with a 24g protein.

Does anyone know exactly how much protein should be taken per meal?

[Shao-LiN]

You got that from this forum? I think you need to re-read because that's the thing we preach against the most. The "your body only uses 40g of protein per meal" myth gets shot down pretty often.

As for any added benefit, not really. Some people take whey protein on its own because it's just protein and thy can control how many carbs they intake with it through the use of dextrose, maltodextrin, or the like. An MRP has protein, carbs, and some fat in it. Even though there may be more protein per serving in the bottle, the type of carbs may not be to your liking pre/post workout, as well as the fat content. So, people use the whey shake pre/post workout, and an MRP to replace, or add to, normal meals throughout the day.

It all comes down to personal preference.

[pusher]

So, people use the whey shake pre/post workout, and an MRP to replace, or add to, normal meals throughout the day.



:withstupi just use what fits your goals.

[Holto]

two baked potatoes & a scoop of whey = 1 meal (for me)

cheese and crackers + carrots + MRP = 1 meal (for me)

so I would use an MRP when I need to supplement a meal with protein and calories

[Vampiro]

Ppl use protein powders and MRP's for different reasons, you don't need both. MRp has an advantage over protein powders because it has carbs and fats, its name should explain itself, MEAL replacemnets. I don't have any meals with just protein. MRP are handy, i use them during class when i cant pull something out. I only use whey pre/post workout, other then that my pro. is coming from food. Rarley i'll use a egg white protein powder if i need to supplemnet protein for that day. You would use a MRP that fits your macros when your choices are limited, your can't eat whole foods, your too lazy to cook, and stuff like that.