Muscle soreness help?
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My brother is complaining he can't sleep because his muscles are constantly aching. He’s working all day—sometimes up to 12 hours straight. We have this small family business at home, and since one of our guys is out on medical leave, my brother and I are basically covering his shifts just to stay afloat—it’s a total survival struggle right now. He told me he even nods off at his desk sometimes, only to snap awake when he bangs his head on the table. He can't keep this up much longer; he's only 21, and this kind of grind is way too much for him.
Anyway, I wanted to ask if protein shakes might help him recover some strength? I spent a year hitting the gym and drinking protein, and honestly, it helped me quite a bit—I could lift more and just felt better overall...
A few more details: he gets about 7-8 hours of sleep, weighs around 220 lbs, and is 6'3"... His job is a mix of everything—sometimes he's hauling heavy boxes and equipment in the warehouse, sometimes he's doing deliveries, and other times he's at a workbench doing assembly work. He’s also constantly on the phone with customers, which—as you know—is mentally draining and just adds to the whole mess...
Please, give me any advice you can. Primarily, I need to know about the protein idea—will it actually make a difference or not?
Anyway, I wanted to ask if protein shakes might help him recover some strength? I spent a year hitting the gym and drinking protein, and honestly, it helped me quite a bit—I could lift more and just felt better overall...
A few more details: he gets about 7-8 hours of sleep, weighs around 220 lbs, and is 6'3"... His job is a mix of everything—sometimes he's hauling heavy boxes and equipment in the warehouse, sometimes he's doing deliveries, and other times he's at a workbench doing assembly work. He’s also constantly on the phone with customers, which—as you know—is mentally draining and just adds to the whole mess...
Please, give me any advice you can. Primarily, I need to know about the protein idea—will it actually make a difference or not?