Too late for a protein shake?

It certainly won't hurt you to get that protein in

The 0-30 min window is for optimal absorption rates in replenishing muscle glycogen and repairing tissues from post-workout stress.

That being said, even though you're past that window, you can still take it from a nutritional standpoint as it will still be broken down and absorbed in the body regardless.

I've been using protein shakes as my standard breakfasts lately regardless of if I've done a workout that morning simply from the convenience standpoint. I find it alot healthier and more filling than say if I was to grab a breakfast sandwich somewhere on the go.

There's alot of conflicting research about quantities and timing and such so just go with what works for you and fits your diet.

Cheers!

The 0-30 min window is for optimal absorption rates in replenishing muscle glycogen and repairing tissues from post-workout stress.

That being said, even though you're past that window, you can still take it from a nutritional standpoint as it will still be broken down and absorbed in the body regardless.

I've been using protein shakes as my standard breakfasts lately regardless of if I've done a workout that morning simply from the convenience standpoint. I find it alot healthier and more filling than say if I was to grab a breakfast sandwich somewhere on the go.

There's alot of conflicting research about quantities and timing and such so just go with what works for you and fits your diet.

Cheers!

There is no optimal window for taking a protein shake. The anabolic window post-workout is open for WAY longer than 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 120 minutes. It's more like 4-6 hours at the least; and that's when the person trains fasted.

OP - there's no difference between drinking your protein shake immediately post-workout or 10 minutes before bed ASSUMING you hit your assigned calories/macronutrients for the day. Outside of those who fast for extremely long periods of time (well over 24 hours) and/or perform MULTIPLE glycogen-depleting workouts per day, it does not matter one bit when you eat or how frequently you eat. Period.

I heard the complete opposite from my nutritionist! Apparently, it takes the body longer to digest protein, therefore, to sleep better it's better to eat carbs before bed.

False. You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want so long as you are eating your assigned calories/macronutrients for the day.

This is exactly why it's commonly suggested to take protein prior to bed, specifically casein protein. By consuming slower digesting proteins you're intention is to keep your body in an anabolic state when it would otherwise be using calories minimally. HGH is also while you sleep which makes protein an ideal energy source for sleep.

Wake up leaner than you went to bed.

The only people that stress any practical differences between casein and whey are the supplement companies. In terms of protein synthesis and how each one works to achieve goals: there is no difference. One is digested slower, one is digested faster, but the idea that that actually matters is what has yet to be proven.

Again, eat your calories/macros by the time you fall asleep and you're good. Doesn't matter if that includes a casein shake immediately before sleep or not.

This is exactly why it's commonly suggested to take protein prior to bed, specifically casein protein. By consuming slower digesting proteins you're intention is to keep your body in an anabolic state when it would otherwise be using calories minimally. HGH is also while you sleep which makes protein an ideal energy source for sleep.

Wake up leaner than you went to bed.

The only people that stress any practical differences between casein and whey are the supplement companies. In terms of protein synthesis and how each one works to achieve goals: there is no difference. One is digested slower, one is digested faster, but the idea that that actually matters is what has yet to be proven.

Again, eat your calories/macros by the time you fall asleep and you're good. Doesn't matter if that includes a casein shake immediately before sleep or not.

Fair enough, I think it's correct to generalize to protein in general. I was speaking more to the point of protein vs carbs prior to sleep. Personally I've had good success with limiting the amount of carbs I eat later in the evening and in supplimenting protein prior to sleep.