How long if the post workout anabolic window open for???

[Juice Freak]

How long is the anabolic window post workout open for and what amount of carbs and protein can be absorbed in this time roughly. I've read everything from an hour to 3 hours, etc. Some help would be awesome. Cheers.

 

[thundergod]

You have about 45 minutes to 1 hour for the anabolic window. Your best bet is to consume about 50gms of whey protein with some maltidextrone(sp) and then have another meal about an hour to an hour and a half later. You could also consume the 50gms of whey and then 3 scoops of waxy maize...

 

[km2000]

you've got anywhere from 2-6 hrs after a workout that protein synthisis will remain higher than protien degeneration. The best thing to do is start early, I consume a 50-75g whey protein shake 45 min prior to training and directly after I have some waxy(80g) and whey(70g) along with some other supps. When the post workout shake is fully digested in the stomach and leaves I consume my next meal lean meat 80g pro., and some simple(100g )and complex(30-40g) carbs. when this meal has digested I throw pretty much the same thing down again.

I dont really go for set time on the meals, just eat them as fast as I can digest them for about 5 hrs post workout. every one is different as far as how much pro and carb they take after a workout so you shoud experiement and see what works for you.