Drinking mass protein before bedtime

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hatim8
hatim8 Posts: 1 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I was wondering wether drinking mass protein before bedtime is good for your health or not??

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  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
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    I like to eat protein before bed if I can because I hate sleeping on an empty stomach, so it works great for me when I do something like that. I'd say try it and see what happens. :)
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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    hatim8 wrote: »
    I was wondering wether drinking mass protein before bedtime is good for your health or not??

    It does not matter unless you get indigestion.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
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    No. Bad anytime....especially before bed! Excess converts to sugar first, and then fat.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    No. Bad anytime....especially before bed! Excess converts to sugar first, and then fat.

    Protein before bed is bad anytime? Please explain.
  • silverstormborn
    silverstormborn Posts: 18 Member
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    would also like to know why you're telling someone that protein is bad at anytime...? If you're not sure, please don't give someone false or inaccurate information - they're looking for help. Be honest.
  • RedWolf09
    RedWolf09 Posts: 90 Member
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    It's great for you and may even help you sleep better.
  • SLLeask
    SLLeask Posts: 489 Member
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    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    No. Bad anytime....especially before bed! Excess converts to sugar first, and then fat.

    Why is it bad at anytime? Or before bed...? On the other thread you have said that a late night snack is bad because it turns to fat. Please stop it.
  • yoyo54321
    yoyo54321 Posts: 10 Member
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    Casein protein can be used b4 bed
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    catscats222 wrote: »
    it can disrupt sleep since protein is hard to digest
    sleep is essential for weight loss
    (a glass of milk is lower in protein and can promote sleep)
    it can also contain caffeine/chocolate flavor
    quoted from webmd.com
    Keep Protein to a Minimum at Bedtime
    Sorry Atkins. Protein, an essential part of our daytime fare, can be a poor choice for a bedtime snack. Protein-rich, high-fat foods are harder to digest. So skip the fatty high-protein snack before bedtime and opt for a glass of warm milk or some sleep-friendly carbs, like crackers.

    I believe these related to large meals but even then its highly individualized. Whey proteins digest extremely quickly. And since whey comes from milk, it shouldnt be an issue unless you have acid reflux issues.

    OP, the only issue it would have is if it prevents you from sleeping. You will have to try it to see if it works for you.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
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    Unless you are trying to get fat, drink in the morning, NOT at bedtime!
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Unless you are trying to get fat, drink in the morning, NOT at bedtime!
    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Unless you are trying to get fat, drink in the morning, NOT at bedtime!

    Dude stop!!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
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    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Unless you are trying to get fat, drink in the morning, NOT at bedtime!
    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Unless you are trying to get fat, drink in the morning, NOT at bedtime!

    Dude stop!!

    Unfortunately it's starting to become an annoying pattern of one liners...

    OP as mentioned above, I regularly read that Casein is the go to protein to have before bed.

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