Nutrition
Meal Timing for Protein
Meal timing for protein spreads daily protein across meals to support muscle synthesis instead of one large evening serving. Per-meal targets depend on body size and goals.
Meal timing for protein spreads adequate total daily protein across meals—often twenty to forty grams per sitting for many adults—to maximize muscle protein synthesis rather than loading one dinner. Pre-sleep protein can help some people hit targets without harming sleep.
Training days may shift slightly more protein post-session.
Common questions
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Do you need protein immediately after lifting?
Total daily protein and weekly training matter most. A meal within a few hours post-session is practical; extreme urgency is overstated for most lifters.
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