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>>154662 What to look for in a protein shake is dependent on what you want as an end result. If you have a low body fat and want to bulk up, a high calorie protein powder will be great. If you are looking to lose weight as you work out, switch to something as low calorie as you possibly can.
Keep in mind that you should take one 50g serving of protein directly after your workout, another before bed and possibly one as a snack during the day. Never exceed 50g of protein per hour or you will be just wasting money as your body cannot metabolize it fast enough. Total daily intake of protein for a body builder should be around 1g per pound you weigh.
Because you should be taking proteins at different times of the day, it's a good idea to get different types of protein for each shake. Stick to an Isolate for directly after the gym. It absorbs fully VERY quickly, and will help stop your body from tearing itself apart in a catabolic state. For bed-time and as a snack, get something like Promasil (available at GNC), or any other protein BLEND. These blends will have dozens of types of protein chains together and will metabolize at different rates making it a lot more suitable for rest periods.
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