what protein shake before bed?

[jeremy1122k]

when i bulk i like to take as many nlarge2 shakes as i can each day. i would like to take it right before bed but everybody tells me not too cause it could lead to diabetes down the road. what protein shake should i take right before bed. i am currenty taking optimum nutrition pro complex with milk cause of the blended proteins....any other suggestions?

[Antonio]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k
when i bulk i like to take as many nlarge2 shakes as i can each day. i would like to take it right before bed but everybody tells me not too cause it could lead to diabetes down the road. what protein shake should i take right before bed. i am currenty taking optimum nutrition pro complex with milk cause of the blended proteins....any other suggestions?

Hi Jeremy, whether bulking or cutting I like to take a mix of 70% casein and 30% whey right before bed. This is very slow digesting protein shake which is great at this point since you won't eat in 7 or 8 hours. You can get it at protein factory for a good price.

I use optimum nutrition pro complex too sometimes at night or during the day. It's great stuff. Add some peanut butter to it at night if you decide to go with this one and at least half a liter of milk or more if you can.

Hope this helps.

[bow]

Consider adding some flax to further slow digestion.

[Antonio]

Originally posted by bow
Consider adding some flax to further slow digestion.

bump!! or just peanut butter.

[LethalGunz34]

or milk.

[Melkor]

Or Cheez Whiz.

Oh wait, I mean milk. Add milk.

[mockingbird]

The Flax or fish oil works, also could add some fiber.

[RippedUp]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k


blended proteins....any other suggestions?

- Labrada Pro-V60
- Biotest Advanced Pro.
- ISS Pro M3
- Syntrax i****trix
- DYA Pro-Peptide
- Met-Rx Protein Plus
- Protein Factory mix

[K (same)]

1. Who ever told you that you can get diabetes by taking Nlarge II at night, are simply wrong and should be ignored.

2. You should mix you protein powder in milk and even add milk powder to it. That would increase the casein portion of your drink.

3. Better yet, Eat a serving of meat before bed. Meat would take the longest to digest.

[Sobolic]

I take a PerfectRX Meal Replacement before bed, 37 grams of protein, 26 grams of carbs, 50% Milk Protein Isolate, 30% Egg Albumin, and 20% Whey Isolate. Along with it, 5 g glutamine, 3mg melatonin, Branch Chain Aminos, Phosphatidyl Serine, Vit C, and ZMA.

[jeremy1122k]

sobolic.....shouldn't you wait 30-45 min after your shake then take your zma? cause the calcium there and zma would cancel eachother out

[Antonio]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k
sobolic.....shouldn't you wait 30-45 min after your shake then take your zma? cause the calcium there and zma would cancel eachother out

Good point. Take your ZMA 1st then 30 minutes later drink your shake.

[domin8r17]

I take a shake before bed. Usually Optimum Protein brand whey protein. I also have been taking a shake before I train. I train at 6:30 am so it kind of slows that craving for a meal while working out.

[mc1]

I eat a tub of cottage cheese or a can of tuna.

[John Benz]

Originally posted by Antonio


Hi Jeremy, whether bulking or cutting I like to take a mix of 70% casein and 30% whey right before bed. This is very slow digesting protein shake which is great at this point since you won't eat in 7 or 8 hours. You can get it at protein factory for a good price.

I use optimum nutrition pro complex too sometimes at night or during the day. It's great stuff. Add some peanut butter to it at night if you decide to go with this one and at least half a liter of milk or more if you can.

Hope this helps.

Antonio, I like the Optimum pro complex also. How do you feel about a shake in the middle of the night right during a bulking phase?

[jeremy1122k]

that would be good but not necessary.....sleep is really important so try to get as much of it as possible.

[Scorpio]

I usually mix 1cup milk, 1/3 cup skim milk pwdr, 1 scoop whey and a tbs or two of natural peanut butter.

[jeremy1122k]

anyone know the taste of labrada prov60?

[RippedUp]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k
anyone know the taste of labrada prov60?

Chocolate was OK for me, but the mouthfeel was a bit weak.

Anyway, taste is a personal choice.

[Antonio]

Originally posted by John Benz


Antonio, I like the Optimum pro complex also. How do you feel about a shake in the middle of the night right during a bulking phase?

Hi bro,

I think is perfect. I do it all the time. I always have a protein shake right before bed and leave another shake ready for when I wake up in the middle of the night. I wake up every night to use the bathroom and tend to take advantage and drink an extra shake, especially when I'm bulking. This has helped me a lot to get to where I am now. I started working out 14 months ago now and went from 160 to 224 pounds. I'm currently cutting(I started 4 weeks ago) and I'm at 212 or so now.

My advice is eat as much as you can; and if you happen to wake up in the middle of the night gulp down a whole shake. That's the only way to get big.

Good luck.

[Antonio]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k
anyone know the taste of labrada prov60?

Yeah I have tried both chocolate and strawberry. They both taste quite good.

[jeremy1122k]

thanks antonio...what did you mix it with? water or milk?

[Antonio]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k
thanks antonio...what did you mix it with? water or milk?

When I was bulking I would mix it with milk, now that I'm cutting I mix it in water.

[jeremy1122k]

how was the taste with water? obviously not as good as with milk

[jkdguy50]

Taking a protein shake before bed is a great idea if you want to add body fat for weight, not if you want to add muscle. You should only eat something very light before going to bed because in 8 hours it will already be starting to form into fat and will be bad because its nor muscle.

[Antonio]

Originally posted by jeremy1122k
how was the taste with water? obviously not as good as with milk

With milk it always tastes better but with water the taste is more than acceptable. Not bad at all.

[TPRES]

Originally posted by jkdguy50
Taking a protein shake before bed is a great idea if you want to add body fat for weight, not if you want to add muscle. You should only eat something very light before going to bed because in 8 hours it will already be starting to form into fat and will be bad because its nor muscle.

Bro I would suggest that you do some research as your claim is absolute rubish. Adding muscle involves maintaining a positive nitrogen balance, and the only way to do this is to injest protein every 3 hours or so. When you prepare for sleep you are facing a period of time where you will not eat for 7-9 hours, this is bad as obviously it is too long to go without protein if you are trying to get bigger. You absolutely must eat a good amount of protein before bed to maximize your gains.

[Antonio]

Originally posted by TPRES


Bro I would suggest that you do some research as your claim is absolute rubish. Adding muscle involves maintaining a positive nitrogen balance, and the only way to do this is to injest protein every 3 hours or so. When you prepare for sleep you are facing a period of time where you will not eat for 7-9 hours, this is bad as obviously it is too long to go without protein if you are trying to get bigger. You absolutely must eat a good amount of protein before bed to maximize your gains.

Absolutely bump to the top!!!!