How long does it take to see results from drinking whey protein shakes?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:15
Whey protein shakes are just food. They don’t do anything that any other complete protein source does.
The majority of questions I answer involve whey protein. There must be some really convincing deceptive marketing going on out there. What do people think whey protein is (it’s what is left over after making cheese). What to people think whey protein does? Only drugs work like drugs—supplements are food.
Eat food. If you can’t get enough protein from food, only then do you need a protein supplement. And be sure you’re clear on why you need so much protein. If you’re not an elite athlete, try backing off on the protein and see if you don’t do just as well. Try the RDA for protein (.36 grams per pound of bodyweight) for awhile. Remember, muscle is mostly water and carbohydrate is protein sparing.