When Should I Drink Muscle Milk?
March 7, 2010 by admin
Filed under Muscle Milk Review
Muscle Milk provides many benefits for your muscle gaining goal and post workout recovery but you should use it wisely in order to get the benefits that this protein supplement provides. Many beginners wonder at what time they should drink Muscle Milk, before a workout? After a workout? Find out here.
Before Workouts or During Workouts
If you want to drink your Muscle Milk before you start your workout be sure to take it at least 30 minutes before your workout so your body absorbs the nutrition it provides for your workout. Don’t take it a minute before you start working out because you may end up feeling nauseous. By taking Muscle Milk before and during your workout you fill your body up with the nutrients it needs to grow lean muscle mass.
After Workouts / Post Workout
It’s immediately after your workout that your body is craving vitamins and minerals to grow muscle. That is why if you drink Muscle Milk after your workout then be sure to take it within an hour or less after you finish workout out. After workouts, your body is in a catabolic state. By drinking Muscle Milk after your workout you help reverse this muscle breakdown by “tricking” the body into muscle synthesis.
Before Going to Bed/Sleep
Muscle Milk also suggests that drinking this protein supplement before going to bed is beneficial to help increase muscle mass and weight. When you sleep you go into a catabolic period. While you sleep you also fast and your body can break down your hard earned muscle tissue for energy. Drinking Muscle Milk before going to sleep gives your body the energy it needs while you are sleeping without breaking down your muscles and therefor you wake up more anabolic. This is not recommended if you are trying to lose weight and best for those who are trying to gain weight.
Taking Muscle Milk as a Meal Replacement
Muscle Milk also works as a great meal replacement because it contains a high amount of calories. Of course you shouldn’t replace all your meals with this supplement as you should also have a healthy diet rich in veggies and fruits. It is best used as a replacement for your lunch either before or after a workout. This is the best choice if you want to use Muscle Milk to lose weight.
