The Best Time Of Day To Consume Protein
This is a recent article in VeryWell Health that I think is a must-read. By Stephanie Brown Published on January 26, 2024 Key Takeaways The "anabolic window" refers to the 30-60 minutes after exercise that is supposedly the best time to consume protein for muscle growth and recovery. Research shows that the window is much longer, around four to six hours before or after a workout. Instead of timing, experts say to focus on total daily protein intake and strength training for muscle building. Athletes sometimes obsess over the “anabolic window,” the 30- to 60-minute post-workout period that’s supposed to be the best time to consume protein for muscle growth and recovery. However, the optimal window—if it exists—can stretch to four to six hours before or after exercise, according to a 2013 meta-analysis published in The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. “There is not an all-or-none switch that if you don’t get protein in now, nothing happens. That’s de