Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Research by Luc Van Loon and colleagues shows that consuming 20-30 grams of protein before sleep can enhance muscle mass and accelerate recovery following resistance training.
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Research by Luc Van Loon and colleagues shows that consuming 20-30 grams of protein before sleep can enhance muscle mass and accelerate recovery following resistance training.
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Evidence shows that during exercise training, consuming 30 grams of protein before enhances gains in muscle mass and strength.
The protocol in these studies was to consume the protein about 30 minutes before bed on days when you resistance train only.