Timing of protein shakes?

[imported_gumpish]

Let's say you've been kidnapped by an evil genius and taken to a remote island in the pacific where you're allowed to train to your heart's content but access to protein shakes is controlled by your captors.

If you're only allowed one shake between workouts, when should you drink it? Right before your lifts? Immediately after?

What if you're allowed two shakes between workouts? Would you want to have one on the day between workouts? Or one just before and the next right after?

Assuming unlimited access to protein shakes, is there any particular timing that's most advantageous? Obviously you want to reach the 1g per lb mark, but what's the best way to distribute the shakes?

Thanks

 

[quadancer]

It's not that concrete, since you had that ham and eggs for breakfast and whatnot...
You want to be protein sparing for the workout, but want proteins after the workout for the accellerated protein uptake (this is a topic in continuous debate) and you want proteins for repair while you sleep.
My technique is to sip the shake starting 1/2 hour before the workout and up to the end of it. Then Cottage Cheese before bed.
There is another camp of thought regarding using whey and casein proteins around the workout, but I'm no expert on that. I think it was whey protein (fast digesting) before and casein (slow digesting) after.

 

[scientific muscle]

I always consume whey powder after a workout feeling that the hours after a workout are a good time to absorb needed AAs for growth and recovery. But I have seen science backing up pre-workout consumption since digestion is delayed somewhat. I am not too sure about the science of when the optimal times are though. Maybe someone here will chime in with better info.

 

[mphowells]

Am i right in thinking casein is often taken in the evening due to the slow release, it is therefore best when asleep?

quadancer, I assume cottage cheese is used for the same principle?

 

[quadancer]

Yes, although cow's milk is also about 80% casein - but you'll have to get up to pee...
Another series of studies I saw discussed BCAA's by Lyle, Bryan, and some other guys with credits to their names (*hey, I just woke up...) and the final analysis on them was you get enough in your milk, food, whey, etc...but can be useful taken just before a workout. The most valuable and active one is just the leucine tho.