susie2susie
Cathlete
Is there any validity in eating protein shake or high protein food right before going to bed?
Thanks,
S.
Thanks,
S.
Protein shake right before bed
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Stephanie0523
Cathlete
Good question... I'd like to know this too...
swayzepetsitting
Cathlete
Yes, I would love to hear some feedback on this from Cathe.
not cahte, but i do cottage cheese mixed with peanut butter and a half of scoop of protein powder before bed. this is my 6th and final meal of the day. i'm usually hungry before bed so the slow digesting protein tides me over until morning. if you are hungry before bed and haven't gone over your calorie limit for the day, i think a protein shake is great before bed. it provides an extra boost of protein to help repair your muscles while you sleep. and we all know the kind of damage cathe causes on our poor muscles}(
Not Cathe either 
but I've done a lot of research lately on the different types of protein and this is what i've found out: at night you can use a slow release protein powder (Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate) to feed your muscles during the night. It is the protein isolate that you want post workout to feed the muscles instantly. I'm not saying this is cold hard facts, but again, this is what I have found out. Good luck to you!
Barbara
but I've done a lot of research lately on the different types of protein and this is what i've found out: at night you can use a slow release protein powder (Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate) to feed your muscles during the night. It is the protein isolate that you want post workout to feed the muscles instantly. I'm not saying this is cold hard facts, but again, this is what I have found out. Good luck to you! Barbara
swayzepetsitting
Cathlete
Lorie, that is dirty, but I like it.
SirenSongWoman
Cathlete
>I know, I know...just thought is was funny!
Me too
Me too
Not Cathe here.
Here are some excertps from a much longer article that may help. I don't know how to make a link, so I copied the following portions of the article.
The short answer to your question seems to be yes, if you have been doing sufficient exercise that your body is trying to repair muscle that was broken down by exercise. However, if you have not been exercising, or have not done the type of exercise that breaks down muscle so that the body is in repair mode, then the evening protein intake would not be necessary and would be extra calories. Think of a fireplace (your body). If you do sufficient exercise, the fire (muscles) is roaring and needs wood (protein) to keep going. Without the exercise, there is no fire, and filling the fireplace with wood accomplishes nothing. It seems to be a case of trial and error. If you start eating too much protein without the offsetting exercise, you will just gain weight you probably don't need or want.
The trick is making sure there is enough protein in your system to repair or build the muscles. I have not researched the question of whether low rep/high weight routines to build muscle require more protein than low weight/high rep endurance routines.
So here's the relevant portions of the article with cites to the website author,etc. If you go to that website, click on the supersite section (not the store) then do a search for articles, There are zillions of articles on many aspects of fitness. Good luck.
Bodybuilding.com - Jim Brewster - Beginning Nutrition: The Facts About Protein, Carbs & Fat.StoreArticlesForumBodySpace
"Protein is essential for growth and the building of new tissue as well as the repair of broken down tissue - like what happens when
you work out. Protein (and eating enough throughout the day) is important: lack of adequate protein, and your body begins to break down tissue (read: muscle) to meet its daily protein needs.
"Virtually all modern authorities agree that one to 1 ½ grams of protein per lb. of body weight is best for muscle growth.
"You should take in protein every 3 - 4 hours; your protein intake should be evenly divided up throughout the day over the course of 5-6 meals. This can be three main meals and 2-3 high protein snacks or shakes.
"Other than that, there are some critical times to take in protein - first thing in the morning, with some simple carbohydrates because you have not eaten since the evening before and your body is in a catabolic state. You should also be sure to take in a protein shake with fast carbohydrates - like fruit - about 1 hour before you train and you should take in a similar shake after you train - this should be, by the way, 40-60 grams of protein and about the same in carbohydrates.
"Finally, you should have a small protein shake or meal before bed, because during the night you typically fall into a catabolic state."
Here are some excertps from a much longer article that may help. I don't know how to make a link, so I copied the following portions of the article.
The short answer to your question seems to be yes, if you have been doing sufficient exercise that your body is trying to repair muscle that was broken down by exercise. However, if you have not been exercising, or have not done the type of exercise that breaks down muscle so that the body is in repair mode, then the evening protein intake would not be necessary and would be extra calories. Think of a fireplace (your body). If you do sufficient exercise, the fire (muscles) is roaring and needs wood (protein) to keep going. Without the exercise, there is no fire, and filling the fireplace with wood accomplishes nothing. It seems to be a case of trial and error. If you start eating too much protein without the offsetting exercise, you will just gain weight you probably don't need or want.
The trick is making sure there is enough protein in your system to repair or build the muscles. I have not researched the question of whether low rep/high weight routines to build muscle require more protein than low weight/high rep endurance routines.
So here's the relevant portions of the article with cites to the website author,etc. If you go to that website, click on the supersite section (not the store) then do a search for articles, There are zillions of articles on many aspects of fitness. Good luck.
Bodybuilding.com - Jim Brewster - Beginning Nutrition: The Facts About Protein, Carbs & Fat.StoreArticlesForumBodySpace
"Protein is essential for growth and the building of new tissue as well as the repair of broken down tissue - like what happens when
you work out. Protein (and eating enough throughout the day) is important: lack of adequate protein, and your body begins to break down tissue (read: muscle) to meet its daily protein needs.
"Virtually all modern authorities agree that one to 1 ½ grams of protein per lb. of body weight is best for muscle growth.
"You should take in protein every 3 - 4 hours; your protein intake should be evenly divided up throughout the day over the course of 5-6 meals. This can be three main meals and 2-3 high protein snacks or shakes.
"Other than that, there are some critical times to take in protein - first thing in the morning, with some simple carbohydrates because you have not eaten since the evening before and your body is in a catabolic state. You should also be sure to take in a protein shake with fast carbohydrates - like fruit - about 1 hour before you train and you should take in a similar shake after you train - this should be, by the way, 40-60 grams of protein and about the same in carbohydrates.
"Finally, you should have a small protein shake or meal before bed, because during the night you typically fall into a catabolic state."