Should I Drink a Protein Shake Before Bed?

Drinking protein may aid your muscle-building goals.

Build Muscles

A protein shake is important because when weight training, your muscles need to constantly repair themselves with a source of protein. By drinking a protein shake before you go to bed, your muscles won't go into a negative state during your eight or more hours of sleep. Professional lifters even set alarms to wake up in the middle of the night to drink more protein.

Gain Weight

If you are on a diet or trying to lose weight, you might actually be adding too many calories to your diet. For instance, drinking a protein shake before bed is not for people who are morbidly obese. They should try to be awake around an hour after drinking the milkshake.

Bottom Line

If you are not trying to lose weight, you should drink a protein shake before bed for the benefits it gives you. If your budget is tight, it is more important to drink a protein shake after you lift than before you go to bed.

References

• Body Building: Layne Norton