Good slow-release protein powder before bed? (reps)

[Executivej]

i just wish UP 2.0 had slightly lower fat content. I appreciate that the good fats slows down digestion but it's a little high..and as has been discussed often on these boards, for those of us sleeping 7 hours or less taking 50 grams of high quality casein before bedtime and then taking high quality whey when you wake up is generally pretty adequate for purposes of keeping your muscles well fed.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

i just wish UP 2.0 had slightly lower fat content. I appreciate that the good fats slows down digestion but it's a little high..and as has been discussed often on these boards, for those of us sleeping 7 hours or less taking 50 grams of high quality casein before bedtime and then taking high quality whey when you wake up is generally pretty adequate for purposes of keeping your muscles well fed.

If you are concerned about fat, combine one scoop 2.0 with one scoop 1.0. It will still taste like 2.0 IMO.

Liquid fats (EFA's) such as those found in 2.0 will not significantly slow down digestion... it's mostly a myth.

[Executivej]

If you are concerned about fat, combine one scoop 2.0 with one scoop 1.0. It will still taste like 2.0 IMO.

Liquid fats (EFA's) such as those found in 2.0 will not significantly slow down digestion... it's mostly a myth.

So do you mix Choc 1.0 with Choc PB 2.0? Interesting....

Also, so you don't think the type of fat in UP 2.0 are "good fats" or you feel they're good but they don't slow down digestion?

I would be downing 2 scoops of UP 2.0 3X a day if it wasn't for the fat, my taste buds just agree with the flavors more than any other powder.

[extremenergy3]

I like how when a girl makes a thread about this type of simple question, we all give honest answers.


BUT if a dude makes a thread about this stuff, we're all like "USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!"


lol so funny

[Executivej]

lol she disappeared after her first post, it was just a good conversation so i figured why not keep it going

[theoriginal]

Up 2.0 + Fiber + Fish Oil...at least that's what I do

[iForce Dave]

2 scoops muscle milk
1 scoop whey
10 oz H20
ice


tastes good, tons of protein, low carb, med fat

[TheUnlikelyToad]

So do you mix Choc 1.0 with Choc PB 2.0? Interesting.....

If you mix use that combo, it will still retain Choc PB 2.0's flavor.

Also, so you don't think the type of fat in UP 2.0 are "good fats" or you feel they're good but they don't slow down digestion?

EFA's are good for you, especially when we make sure they won't go rancid on you through our unique manufacturing process.

I would be downing 2 scoops of UP 2.0 3X a day if it wasn't for the fat, my taste buds just agree with the flavors more than any other powder.

Awesome, that's good to hear.

[obmas]

syntha-6 mochaccino gave me mad runs

[jorgemontenegro]

on casein w/ cla and/or fish oil caps

[R_N_S]

milk and a peanut butter sandwich, done deal and cheap

[dvsness]

If I use a powder pre-bed, which is rare, I use Protein Component. Lately I have been having fish as my pre-bed protein almost daily.

[CaptMcClain]

The only protein powder I have ever taken is Isopure which I have read will absorb into my muscles quickly because it is like 99% protein isolate. I know there are protein formulas out there that I can take before bed that will have a mix of multiple protein compounds that vary in absorption rates but I am getting frustrated researching all the options out there.

Can anybody give me some suggestions on products I should be looking for?

Thanks!

UP 1.0 or 2.0

ISS Micellar Matrix

[CaptMcClain]

I like how when a girl makes a thread about this type of simple question, we all give honest answers.


BUT if a dude makes a thread about this stuff, we're all like "USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!"


lol so funny

lol I agree

and I think the pleated pink mini skirt is what did it

[Kilim]

ON 100% Casein + 1 tbls Flax Seed Oil
You can even add 1 tsp Peanut Butter also for even better taste

[Coolio10]

Dymatize 12-hour hands down. Syntha is good, but you don't want the MCTs before bed.

good protein but tastes like sheit

[TheUnlikelyToad]

If I use a powder pre-bed, which is rare, I use Protein Component. Lately I have been having fish as my pre-bed protein almost daily.

lol... you need to pimp more. I often forget how good Cinn Oatmeal is at being nice switch-up flavor.

Thanks for tha reminder.

[dvsness]

lol... you need to pimp more. I often forget how good Cinn Oatmeal is at being nice switch-up flavor.

Thanks for tha reminder.

I'll try.

Fwiw, I'm mixing Cinnamon Protein Component w/macadamia oil and a little water as my meal 3 'pudding'. Best tasting meal of the day by far.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

I'll try.

Fwiw, I'm mixing Cinnamon Protein Component w/macadamia oil and a little water as my meal 3 'pudding'. Best tasting meal of the day by far.

Speaking of... Beverly's Cookies and Creme UMP is super awesome for doing that. One of the best C&C I've had and it turns into a perfect cottage cheese/ pudding consistancy that actually fills me up.

As lean as I am now, I'll try all sorts of ridiculous concoctions to kill my sweet tooth.

[dvsness]

Speaking of... Beverly's Cookies and Creme UMP is super awesome for doing that. One of the best C&C I've had and it turns into a perfect cottage cheese/ pudding consistancy that actually fills me up.

As lean as I am now, I'll try all sorts of ridiculous concoctions to kill my sweet tooth.

I've never tried their c and c.

I totally understand your 'concoctions' viewpoint. I have created some interesting ones myself!

[bigreezey]

I think a lot of these slow release formulas are highly overrated. Look at the ingredients list, if calcium cassinate and MPC arent the first two proteins listed then you might as well be drinking straight WPC and saving a bucketload of cash.

Lets look at Syntha 6. The first two ingredients in their protein matrix is WPI and WPC. You can bet that under 30% of the protein in this product is MPC/calcium cassinate. So from 40 grams of this protein you may be getting about 10-15grams slow release. Split that up over 8 hours of sleep and you have 2 grams of protein per hour after the WPC/WPI has left the system - this is not going to do much at all.

Bottom line buy some cheap milk protein concentrate/calcium cassinate and consume 50-60 grams prior to bed, giving you 7-8 grams of protein per hour (for a 8 hour sleep)

[tl77]

I think a lot of these slow release formulas are highly overrated. Look at the ingredients list, if calcium cassinate and MPC arent the first two proteins listed then you might as well be drinking straight WPC and saving a bucketload of cash.

Lets look at Syntha 6. The first two ingredients in their protein matrix is WPI and WPC. You can bet that under 30% of the protein in this product is MPC/calcium cassinate. So from 40 grams of this protein you may be getting about 10-15grams slow release. Split that up over 8 hours of sleep and you have 2 grams of protein per hour after the WPC/WPI has left the system - this is not going to do much at all.

Bottom line buy some cheap milk protein concentrate/calcium cassinate and consume 50-60 grams prior to bed, giving you 7-8 grams of protein per hour (for a 8 hour sleep)

What products would you suggest?

[bigreezey]

On 100% Casein protein is good value

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/cas.html

I would take at least 2 scoops giving you 46grams protein pre-bed

[tl77]

What if you were to make your own blend, what percentage of micellar casein and calcium caseinate would be best? and would those be the only 2 things to put into it? (besides flavoring of course)

[Push Press Potts]

Ultra Pepide, Micellar Matrix, Universal Milk & Egg or Protein Component

/thread

[bocado]

Dymatize 12-hour hands down. Syntha is good, but you don't want the MCTs before bed.

Rather than create a new thread about which protein before bed, figured a repy here is best.


But what's MCT? (would do a search but I have to bounce now).

Thanks.

[transporter45]

ON Casein is the way to go, through trial and error avoid blueberries and cream haha.