almost always these growth hormone peptides whether or not they're type one or type two peptides are taken before bed typically you know 20 to 30 minutes before sleep always it's suggested that they be taken at least an hour and a half after eating any food and that you don't eat for at least 30 minutes afterwards because if you happen to have elevated blood sugar or you've got food in your gut they're not going to have as potent an effect at increasing growth hormone and igf-1