[Meatball]

I take amino acid supplements and whey protein shakes. I just want to know if my routine of intake is alright.

5:40pm - amino acid supplement
6:00pm-7:10pm - work out
7:10pm - amino acid supplement
7:20pm - post work out protein shake
7:40pm-8:20- dinner
10:00pm-meal replacement shake

I take my amino acid supplement before I begin my work out, that's around 20 minutes before gym time. Then I work out for about an hour and 20 minutes. When i finish my work out i take another amino acid supplement. Then i take my post work out protein shake. Then have my dinner. And at around 10:00PM i take a meal replacement shake.

Is my supplement routine alright or should i change it? And also, can an amino acid supplement be taken on an empty stomach?

[MaKaVeLi]

i don't really know anything about amino acid supplements but any chance are you referring to BCAA's?? if not then I think you probably should take your post workout shake straight after your workout before anything else

[Diesel]

when your done working out its fine to have a shake and BCAA's but also throw in some simple carbs. after this meal you should have dinner roughly one hour later. i also think it would be better to drop the meal replacement before bed. Aside from the post-workout meal you want to stick to solid foods as much as possible.

[Meatball]

Oh sorry, the amino acid supplements were actually 2000mg whey protein tablets. Are they alright to use as pre and post-workout supplements?

And also, i take it with my whey protein shake which serves as my post workout protein shake. Is it alright?

[MaKaVeLi]

like i said before, you should take just your post-workout shake after your workout before taking anything else, wait around 20-30 mins and then have a high protein meal which you can add your amino acid supps to

[JaKKd up]

Can someone explain to me the big deal with BCAA taclets? I mean a protein shake has tons of BCAA's in it, enough to equal like probably atleast 20 tabs. I have bought the tabs before and considered them a waste!