Protein Powder: Which kinds?

(Austin) #1

I am relatively new to the ketogenic diet, and am looking to gain some insight from people who are currently on the ketogenic diet who workout 3-4 times per week, and how they manage their supplements differently on this diet. I am currently using JAKT RX’s premium recovery protein powder (https://jaktrx.com/collections/jaktrx-supplements/products/wodrecovery), and want to be sure that I am not holding my metabolism back from burning fat when I consume this product. It’s a low carb and low fat whey based protein. I typically consume it with dinner after a workout so that I have some fats to metabolize with it as well.

Any thoughts on this product on the keto diet? What have other people who train several times per week been using as a protein source after a big workout?

(VLC.MD) #2

Better Keto with would be to eat meat instead of protein powder.
The protein powder causes more of an insulin spike than you would expect

For fat loss, I’d avoid the whey or use it sparingly

(Allie) #3

I use whey but only half the amount recommended and I blend it with water (or almond milk) and either avocado oil or olive oil (occasionally both).

(jilliangordona) #4

Whey is very insulinogenic so it way hold you back.

Myself and my fiancé lift about four times per week. Being big is important to him. I don’t take protein supplements at all, and he has dialed back to only use them as a quick and easy meal, not every day after his work out.

He still uses creatine each day. He’s seen faster gains in muscle mass on this diet after getting past the initial reduction in explosive movement.

We eat a big protein meal after the gym to stay away from powders.

(jilliangordona) #5

In addition, since going keto protein powders have hurt his IBS. I think previous it was a hidden issue due to his high carb intake

(Richard Hanson) #6

I have a hard time keeping my protein intake down, so I certainly would not ingest a protein powder and not whey protein as it is a significant source of the amino acid leucine which can up-regulate the mTOR signaling pathway. This might be good for body building, but it is not good for autophagy.

Why do I fast? In the hope of improving insulin sensitivity and to down regulator mTOR and IGF-1, for autophagy.

Personally, I try to stay away from food like products with significant engineering content and instead I try to eat foods that don’t have UPC bar codes.

Keto for Life!

Best Regards,
Richard

(Lonnie Hedley) #7

Do you meet your protein macro (with food, not supplements)? If so, I’d say no reason to increase protein just because you worked out. When I calculated macros, I didn’t recalculate later in the day because I worked out.

#8

I am using Egg White protein by Bulk Supplements mixed with unsweet almond milk (3 grams net carbs total!). Feel like it has helped me regain some lost strength, I take it after workout with small amount of creatine. Have not noticed any BS spikes. Good luck!

(Allie) #9

Whey protein has no impact on my blood sugar so I have no concern using it on the rare occasions I have it. I also have hemp hearts which I occasionally blend into a shake as something different, but they taste vile. I’ll also use raw eggs on occasion. Always be sure to keep the macros right so each shake is more fat than protein.