I'm a first time user of whey protein. I'm trying to build muscle with my workouts.

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it depends how much you are working out. I have a friend that is mega big on muscles and he eats 300 grams of protein a day.
http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exerci se/protein-intake-3074-143.html

how much should i take and when should i take it? before a workout, after a workout, in the morning, before going to bed?

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I would stick to pre and post workout shakes. Try and consume 1 gram per pound of body weight

So my dad bought this HUGE tub of Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder for himself because his doctor recommended it for medical reasons... but he hardly uses it anymore, lol. Either way it's just sitting there on the shelf and I've been wondering

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It can if you maintain a calorie deficit. Increasing the percentage of protein in your diet is a healthy way to lose weight. It stunts the appetite and enables you to eat less without feeilng deprived.

But the key for weight loss is burning