Protein and the amount recommended combined with the timing of consumption in relation to training.

          There is a lot of research around protein and the amount recommended combined with the timing of consumption in relation to training. The previous notion that you must pound protein immediately after a workout may not be necessary according to research, but this recovery strategy is still something we see pushed in the fitness and athletic industry. For this week’s discussion, I would like you to talk about post-workout protein/protein shakes. Your discussion should include, but is not limited to covering the following points/topics: What is your stance/opinion on post workout protein and protein supplements? What is the “anabolic window”? Is this supported by research? Do you agree? If not, what time frame do you feel is necessary (if there is a certain time frame) for consuming protein post workout? What benefits are there to getting protein post-workout? How much protein do we actually need? Discuss the difference between general population and the athletic population. Is it better to consume a lot of protein at once or throughout the day? Expand on this topic and explain in detail. Are there any negative effects/dangers of consuming too little protein? What about too much? Is it necessary to consume a certain type of protein? (whey, casein, animal, plant, etc) What would an ideal day of protein consumption look like for an athlete? Give some specific examples of protein ideas for post workout recovery. As always, please feel free to expand on this topic and include any personal experiences.