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Good or BAd to take Protein Shakes before you sleep?

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LOUISSSSS

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is it good or bad to take Protein Shakes before you sleep?
like 10 mins before...

i mean good as in will it help your muscle building? or will it make u fat?
 
Casein is a good, slow-digesting protein that you can have before bedtime.
 
I take it right after I work out. I believe thats when its best to take it. That being said, I usually work out late at night and come home and sleep. I do notice a difference if I don't take it.
 
you can be a fanatic like me and take 2-3 protein shakes a day

one in the morning, one after working out, one before I go to sleep.

2 scoops each.
 
Originally posted by: Aimster
you can be a fanatic like me and take 2-3 protein shakes a day

one in the morning, one after working out, one before I go to sleep.

2 scoops each.
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You're a lightweight.
 
Originally posted by: Aimster
you can be a fanatic like me and take 2-3 protein shakes a day

one in the morning, one after working out, one before I go to sleep.

2 scoops each.
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You really need that much protein? What's your workout schedule like? Excess protein becomes nothing but sugars, fats, and nitrogen -> urea. You must have one hell of a caloric demand. I used to do the protein shake deal back in high school when I played football and got 4-5 hours of heavy workout in a day, but I can't even imagine what I'd do with all that protein now.
 
My GF drinks a protein shake most nights before bed. Let me ask her.
 
Originally posted by: TheVrolok
Originally posted by: Aimster
you can be a fanatic like me and take 2-3 protein shakes a day

one in the morning, one after working out, one before I go to sleep.

2 scoops each.
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You really need that much protein? What's your workout schedule like? Excess protein becomes nothing but sugars, fats, and nitrogen -> urea. You must have one hell of a caloric demand. I used to do the protein shake deal back in high school when I played football and got 4-5 hours of heavy workout in a day, but I can't even imagine what I'd do with all that protein now.
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He participates in the jerk-off marathon.
 
Well, back when my healthy friends thought I had a chance to be healthy and still hung out with me, they gave me all kinds of useful tips. One of which was "no food intake 3 hours before bed time".
I should think that would also apply to protein shakes as well. The only thing allowed was sugar-free jello and sugar-free popsicles.
 
Originally posted by: jpeyton
Casein is a good, slow-digesting protein that you can have before bedtime.
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Exactly, cottage cheese is high in casein. Basically, you want something that will digest over the time you're sleeping. I assume by protein shakes you mean whey protein? Whey is a fast absorbing protein, which is why it's usually taken post work out.
 
Originally posted by: UncleWai
Originally posted by: TheVrolok
Originally posted by: Aimster
you can be a fanatic like me and take 2-3 protein shakes a day

one in the morning, one after working out, one before I go to sleep.

2 scoops each.
Click to expand...

You really need that much protein? What's your workout schedule like? Excess protein becomes nothing but sugars, fats, and nitrogen -> urea. You must have one hell of a caloric demand. I used to do the protein shake deal back in high school when I played football and got 4-5 hours of heavy workout in a day, but I can't even imagine what I'd do with all that protein now.
Click to expand...

He participates in the jerk-off marathon.
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Lmao
 
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
is it good or bad to take Protein Shakes before you sleep?
like 10 mins before...

i mean good as in will it help your muscle building? or will it make u fat?
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It's great for you to drink a shake before bed. Not eating for 6-8 hours is very catabolic. Whey protein with milk or casein are slow digesting which is good. It's better to consume a little something before bed, it will keep your metabolic rate up.
 
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