Pre-mixing whey protein shakes

[Cue 0]

I don't have a shaker cup, but I was thinking is there is any drawback if I was to pre-mix a serving of whey protein powder and a bottle of gatoraid which will be sitting in my car for about 3 hours so I can consume it right after my hockey game?

[willy0314 0]

I don't think 3 hours would be to bad. I don't know if i'd wait much more though because it starts to break down. You could always just put the powder in the bottle and then add water at the rink, that way its fresh and still cold.

[Cue 0]

I'll probably have it in a separate container and mix it then.

So I'm under the impression protein actually breakdowns when it is already mixed in a liquid, can someone confirm this?

Thanks

[kovalchuk71 212]

It starts to I think after about 5 hrs or so. Thats why you dont leave in in your fridge overnight.

[Roach 0]

I tried it and didn't like the taste so I always carry a shaker with powder in it and I look for a water source right before consumption. Good luck.

[Wayne 0]

Bring it into the rink with you, keep it semi-cold and the whey won't break down like it would in your hot car this time of year.