Best time to consume protein

Protein

When it comes to essential nutrients, protein sits atop the list. When is the best time to consume protein?  It is recommended that the best time to take protein is in the morning and after the workout.

When is the best time?

• In the morning
• After workout

Why should i drink?

Protein powder refers to “a protein supplement that can be used as a muscle building block.” Protein powders are specially designed for protein intake, so they hardly contain any extra substances such as lipids and sugars, allowing more protein to enter the body for easier digestion and absorption than eating food.

In the morning

When you sleep, your body cannot absorb water and nutrients. As you wake up in the morning, your body will be depleted of both water and nutrients. When the body runs out of nutrients, it breaks down muscle for subsequent energy. To stop the muscle from continuously breaking down, it is necessary to consume carbohydrates as a source of active energy and protein as a source of muscle. Therefore, drinking protein powder after getting up in the morning can effectively absorb and digest this protein, thereby supplementing protein and reducing muscle degeneration.

After workout

A well-known time for protein intake is “after exercise and muscle training.” It is recommended that the best time to take it is about 1 hour after training. This is because, after training, the body’s muscle synthesis rate is much higher compared to the normal state. The muscles can more efficiently ingest protein into the body.

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