Protein Powder: make u gain (FAt) weight??

[Daisy_Girl]

I'd never take whey before bed. 1) raises insulin and 2) only lasts a short period of time (about 2 hrs), thus you're catabolic by midnight.

My pref is whole food, chicken breast and some veg (broc, green beans, etc), or a slow protein, but whole food is best. Slow digestion and release of amino acids into circulation, and increased thermic effect of food digestion.

Protein powder doesn't make you fat per se, but can influence insulin which inhibits lipolysis, even small amounts. Lastly, total calories are more important overall of fat gain esp in the presence of elevated insulin.

W6

I am SO glad you are here W6, you have been missed.

I know whole food is better, always better, but how about Whey taken in conjunction with something before bed. I never have Whey alone - usually mixed with a little fat source or a blend protein.

 

[wilson6]

Anything that slows down gastric emptying will help decrease the transit time through the system and prolong the release of the aminos into the blood as well as reduce the insulin response. Adding some fat and/or blended protein will work, but food is best.

I've been here, just don't post much. Limited on time these days.

W6

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Thanks W6. Happy to have your input.