Casein Protein Before Bed
Hard core athletes and bodybuilders use a variety of different kinds of protein shakes to help repair muscle damage after exercise. Whey protein is quickly absorbed by the body, often in as little as a half hour. It is preferred immediately following a workout. Casein protein is absorbed by the body slowly.
Athletes take casein protein before going to bed, so the protein works to repair the body all night. The protein is in your system longer and slowly being delivered to your muscles. The best time to take casein protein is when you know you won't be eating anything for a while, to avoid your body going into a catabolic state, in which the body breaks down muscle tissue. A catabolic state usually occures within 5 or more hours without food. The breakdown of muscle tissue can work against you even more when you are trying to build muscle. If you take casein protein before bed , you can continue to build muscle without stepping backward.
Happy Lifting! ~ Amy
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