Research
Macro partitioning
Pre-sleep nutrition, specifically casein- or protein-rich meals with slow digestion rates, has a restorative effect on the musculoskeletal, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems.
Eat a slow-digesting protein source, like casein or Greek yogurt, before bed. This helps your body recover and repair tissues while you sleep. Don't worry about fat gain if your total daily calories are on track.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Pre-sleep nutrition (casein- or protein-rich meal with slow digestion rate) has a restorative effect, facilitating the recovery of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems.
Why this rating
Supported by professional organizations (ISSN, DGE, AASM) and cited reviews.
Source
The 4Rs Framework of Sports Nutrition: An Update with Recommendations to Evaluate Allostatic Load in Athletes
Diego A. Bonilla et al. · Life · 2025
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