I am going writing an article on the use of performance enhancements such as creatine, whey and protein. I'm looking for a rough view on what people think about these different type of muscle enhancers. There will be a lot of people that disagree with it and a lot of people who agree with it so all opinions are welcome!

razor99 (Mayo) - Posts: 186 - 12/02/2012 13:08:48    1109803

topic been discussed lad no harm to you just check back on previous topics you will see it there and the different point of views

dubbydave. (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 12/02/2012 13:24:39    1109813

I'd be surprised if any county player is not using any of them.

Also, its about time the stigma regarding these products was removed from Irish society to be honest. The term 'Performance Enhancing' suggests these are magic powders, which they certainly are not. Lest we forget, you can walk into a Tesco/Argos and buy them.

GetOverTheBar (Tyrone) - Posts: 1388 - 12/02/2012 13:59:56    1109837

razor99
County: Mayo
Posts: 96

Are you for real, is this a wind up???
Whey protein is not a performance enhancer!! Its just Protein made from dairy products, drinking a whey protein shake is the exact equivalent of eating a Lean Steak or drinking a litre and half of milk! No different, its just a food supplement. Best to get protein intake from natural sources if you can but if you don't have time to cook a steak after training then the protein shake is a good substitute.
Razor 99 If you are seriously involved in sport and you don't know a basic thing like this, then god help us all

Lebowski (Meath) - Posts: 363 - 12/02/2012 14:04:52    1109843

The daily requirement of protein is one gram per pound of body weight. Anything taken in excess of that can be harmful. WHO - Ketosis is one potentially harmful and unwanted condition from prolonged use. There are other unproven ones. The really irresponsible usage is in young boys, by all means use it - yourself! Take drugs if you care, but promoting its use in growing young people is a disgrace.

I would never ever advocate the use of any of my players putting anything into their bodies, as I know NOTHING about their metabolism nor should I as a coach.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4968 - 12/02/2012 15:24:32    1109908

Protein powder is basicaly the whey isolated from milk. you can also get pea protein, soya protein and other types
You could drink milk instead, just that all the fat and lactotoes will still be included.

Creatine is also a natural substance found in everyone's muscles. Look it up.
Taking it in tablets is a player's decision

valley84 (Westmeath) - Posts: 1931 - 12/02/2012 15:56:00    1109930

Think GetOverTheBar has it about right. after lifting weights you tearmuscle fibres and body needs protein to rebuild them stronger .you can eat tuna , or eggs or red meat to get protein into your body or take shakes which can be taken during exercise and or after exercise , if you are weight lifting the shake gives you more protein quickly. one gram per pound of body weight is notenough protein for some one doing weights , wanting to build muscle. its enough for someone not training. body can only absorb so much protein in one go anyway. having said that question might be better asked on a weight lifting forum .

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 12/02/2012 18:37:24    1110106