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Protein shakes?!

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Abingdon, VA

I know i ask a ton of questions but, ive been considering protein shakes. If you drink them, whats your favorite?

April 30, 2020
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Members shared their favorite protein shake recommendations for gaining weight and building muscle, with Muscle Milk, Premier Protein, and... Read more

Members shared their favorite protein shake recommendations for gaining weight and building muscle, with Muscle Milk, Premier Protein, and Ensure emerging as top choices for their high protein content and nutritional balance. Several members cautioned about monitoring sugar intake and triglyceride levels when using protein shakes, while others suggested alternatives like homemade smoothies with greens, whey protein powder from GNC, and mass gainer products for those specifically trying to bulk up. A recurring theme was the importance of finding what works best for your individual body, consulting with doctors about personal recommendations, and experimenting with different options while paying attention to how your body responds.

A myHIVteam Member

I drink ensure plus its recommended by my infectious desease doctor its pretty good
Well rounded nutrition. Above all take your meds

April 30, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Excellent I tend to agree with you I used to use whey but my sugar count went too high and then I went on muscle milk but it's all good if I had to do it all over again I would use ensure because I absolutely love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤪.. this was back in the day , when I was weight training 😜😜😜

April 30, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I have a multiple approach too. I still believe in Ensure from the standpoint of extra nutrition. I also make fresh smoothies. When I return from the gym (some day again soon) I've been using Whey Protein Powder from GNC. I can manage the amount based on what I'm drinking but I feel like it restores my needed energy at a time when I need it most. That's just my 2 cents worth. You have to find what is best for you.

April 30, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I would have to agree with Reuben, muscle milk is pretty good but I would ask that you be very careful with the sugar intake watch your triglycerides on these protein shakes, they do add mass but they also raise your sugar levels. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

April 30, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

.. weren't we all back in our hey day😘👍😊.. best I can do now is stay in shape👍👍👍👄💨👄💨👄💨💚💚💚.. thank you bro👍👍👍👄💨💨💨

April 30, 2020 (edited)

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