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thelanx

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I've noticed sometimes after I have a protein shake I get incredibly sleepy and can hardly keep my eyes open. I feel like I need to take a nap immediately. Strange since protein shakes are supposed to keep you awake and energized. Anyone experience this strange phenomenon and have any tips? I don't want to have to take a nap every time I consume a shake.
 

tweakmm

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I have noticed that occasionally on the mornings where I skip my protein shake I feel less tired than on mornings where I drink one.
 

RaiderJ

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Well, anytime you take in a big meal, protein shake or other wise, your body will put some energy into digestion. That and the fact you probably just finished a workout... why shouldn't you be tired?

I like to go running before I go to bed, makes me sleep way better. Oddly, if I go running in the morning, it gets me energized for the day.
 

thelanx

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Do you guys think it could be the digestive effort that is making me tired? This happens sometimes even if I didn't work out and was taking some whey on a rest day.
 
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Originally posted by: thelanx
Do you guys think it could be the digestive effort that is making me tired? This happens sometimes even if I didn't work out and was taking some whey on a rest day.

Is this a meal replacement or just protein?
 

TheNinja

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Probably digestive effort. I've noticed that after I used to lift I would get very sleepy. Lately, I've thrown in about 50g of dextrose/maltodextrin and I don't get sleepy. Who knows....
 

Nutdotnet

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Originally posted by: TheNinja
Probably digestive effort. I've noticed that after I used to lift I would get very sleepy. Lately, I've thrown in about 50g of dextrose/maltodextrin and I don't get sleepy. Who knows....

Yeah, simple sugars will do that to ya. ;)
 

thelanx

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Originally posted by: shortspanishguy
Originally posted by: thelanx
Do you guys think it could be the digestive effort that is making me tired? This happens sometimes even if I didn't work out and was taking some whey on a rest day.

Is this a meal replacement or just protein?

Just protein. I usually drink a shake post workout, and then eat about 30-45 min later.