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#1 MM vs whey can not be compared, they are for different purposes. Sure you can use MM pre and post workout, its cool, however I prefer a faster absorbing protein(100% isolate if possible, but too expensive for me) for post workout. The reasoning? To get the amino's in my blood as quickly as possible to prevent further breakdown of muscle tissue, and to stimulate protein synthesis right away. Also, and this is a big reason too, I spike my insulin levels post workout using dextrose(glucose). Insulin is very anti-catabolic post workout. The addition of protein with a high GI carb further increases the insulin spike, plus the very nature of insulin opens your muscle cells for rapid nutrient uptake, hence amino's and glycogen get pushed into the muscles to asisst with repair of the tissue. The timing of this protein carb mix is still a mystery to me. I know that as your insulin spikes you gotta have the aminos in your blood to take advantage of the synergestic effect. Taking the dextrose and whey at the same time may not be the best route, but until I attempt to figure it out, it works for now.

#2 There is nothing wrong with taking supplements, so long as you are using them as SUPPLEMENTS to a proper diet.