What type of protein is best before bed and why?
- Protein makes up the bulk of your muscles and organs.
- It is essential for proper hormone function and immune system health.
- Protein promotes healing, repairing and growth of muscle tissue after strenuous exercise.
- Your body is starving for six to eight hours during sleep.
- Your body is at risk of a catabolic (breaking down) state caused by a combination of training, lack of nutrition and too little rest that can lead to muscle loss and fat build up. A protein that is slowly released over time is your best defense. Studies have shown that casein offers a strong anti-catabolic effect.
- Milk protein is 80% casein and 20% whey.
- There are three main types: micellar casein, milk protein isolate and calcium caseinate.
- Casein is not as good at promoting muscle building compared to whey protein but it is still the best as a bed-time protein source as it is slow digesting.
- On average, one 30 g scoop of casein protein powder has about 110 calories and 25 g of protein.
- Research shows casein causes a peak in blood amino acids and protein synthesis in 3 to 4 hours. This peak can last as long as 7 hours.
- Casein has the highest concentration of glutamine (an amino acid) which provides an increase in leucine in muscle fibers, increases protein synthesis and muscle growth.
- Glutamine boosts growth hormone levels and can aid fat loss.
- Drinking a glass of milk or using milk with a protein powder before bed is ideal.
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