Hmmm...  aren't protein shakes used to build muscle?  IE: it feeds the muscles 
when bodybuilding?  For fat gain, I would think that carbs would be the best 
way to go.

But, I strongly believe that this is the type of topic that should be quickly 
answered by a nutritionist or doctor, who would make a safe decision based on 
the specifics of the person.

Cheers,
-Neil.



On Thursday 22 June 2006 03:01, Sena, Antonio Sergio wrote:
> Hello Russell,
>
> there are on the market some very good high quality protein shakes.
> The best are 100% vegetarian, with high quality soya protein.
> These shakes are specialy made for people that want to increase
> weight.
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> I've taken some my self, as part of knowing the products i sell and
> distribute. My weight increased so much in a months time, that i had
> to start converting that fat into muscle, or else i would turn up
> twice as large.
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> I would gladly send some shakes to you, but the overseas distance
> makes it price prohibitive, yes? I am in Portugal.
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> Nevertheless, tell your friend that vegetable protein shakes are a
> healthy alternative to common animal food.
>
> kind regards,
> Antonio Sergio Sena
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> Of Russell McMahon
> Sent: quinta-feira, 22 de Junho de 2006 8:12
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> Subject: Putting on weight.. .
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> I have a friend with cancer who is losing weight from secondary
> effects quite apart from the cancer proper.
> He is seeking to put on weight rapidly between chemotherapy cycles.
> Anyone got better advice than lashings of steak and mashed potato?
> (which is what I immediately thought of and is what in fact he
> suggested too).
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> Google and recent reports says caffeine plus sugar taken at once tends
> to build fat faster than otherwise
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> http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=62048-caffeine-ener
> gy-drinks-obesity
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> BUT caffeine raises cortisol and stress levels so probably unwise.
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