What's the best time of day to eat a high-protein meal

[Clowers]

Does having a lot of protein for breakfast contribute to muscle growth as much as a big dinner? Or more?

 

[FL3X MAGNUM]

Depends when you hit the gym.

I have been led to believe that in the morning your muscles will be begging for a quick protein source but still you can only absorb so much in one sitting. But with a more primed insulin sensitivity first thing in the morning and post workout my guess is both the morning and post workout.

 

[reps4jesus]

High protein all throughout the day. And carbs PWO and post workout.

 

[Montego1]

Your protein should be spread out though the day with any extra coming post workout in the form of a quick digesting protein such as whey protein isolate.

The first meal of the day I like to keep as a whole meal and limit shakes as much as possible but, that's just personal preference.

 

[cumminslifter]

BOLUS of protein spread throughout the day 3-5 hours apart would be optimal for MPS

 

[veaderko]

I typically keep a large amount around my workout. Though I also train first thing in the morning.

PreWO - IFN Whey + Oats
Intra - Glycofuse
PostWO - Steak + Pineapple + Rice

 

[AlberTOP]

If you really need to bulk up then you have to have to have protein meals in all of your meals plus maybe a protein shake twice a day probably before and after workout.

 

[xR1pp3Rx]

High protein all throughout the day. .

this.. human data supports this statement.

 

[grinnell27]

this.. human data supports this statement.

^^^ Agreed. I personally save my highest meal though just before bed, late dinner normally. That way i feel if i take in 60g+ it will help aid in recovery overnight.