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I get he half hour rule about no drinking within a half hour of eating. Does this also count for priotein drinks? Very confused. Anyone's input greatly appreciated!!

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I usually try to wait 30 minutes but have on occasion with no ill effect, drank Water after drinking a Protein Shake. ;)

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You should also wait 1/2 hour before Water after Protein Shakes. the reason being that if you drink water right away or with it, your body does not absorb the nutrients and the Protein, same reason you should wait 30 minutes after eating anything to drink again.

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I guess it depends on how you do your Protein drinks. I actually dilute my Protein Drinks in a full 28-ounce Water bottle to make it last longer and get more fluids in. I usually have Breakfast & then do a Protein Drink that way between Breakfast & lunch & then do a water bottle filled with crystal light between lunch & dinner. I sometimes do 2 Protein Drinks a day like that. I believe that since I'm drinking it diluted and slowly I'm fine with absorption.

However, if you tried to drink your Protein Drink quickly, then I'd agree with the others that said to wait before adding Water.< /p>

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I never could stand the powdered ones, so I always drink the rtd ones!

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My nutritionist said the rule doesn't apply to liquids so I don't and have never waited. My Protein levels are great in my blood work.

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I'm worried about my Protein levels but I'm only 2 weeks out. The highest I have had in two weeks was 37 ounces and yesterday was 14 and my average is only 22. I'm trying too. I may have to just completely spend an entire day drinking an entire Isopure bottle. I am praying my body decides to accept the Protein Shakes again, because right now they are nauseating me.

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My nutritionist said the rule doesn't apply to liquids so I don't and have never waited. My Protein levels are great in my blood work.

Same here. My NUT counts Protein drinks as a liquid. I don't dilute mine for more liquids, but I do sip Water at the same time because most protein drinks dry my mouth out something awful.

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Forgive my ignorance, what is a nut?

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Forgive my ignorance' date=' what is a nut?[/quote']

Nutritionist = Nut

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Nutritionist = NUT. Learning the lingo is half the fun at this forum. Welcome !!!

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