Hi all, just would like to know if it's good to drink a glass of warm milk before sleep? I don't have sleeping problem but then sometimes I can be too hungry (cause I usually have my dinner quite early). So just want to know if it's good or bad, and will I put weight because of this? Thanks in advance!

PS: Some internet source saying that it's good as protein can be fully absorbed by body during sleep time but not sure about this. I wonder if this will give the body system (esp digestive system) extra work as they're supposed to rest ad. Some even say that milk itself is bad to us. So really need u guys' opinion before making this as my daily habit.

(Perhaps I'm thinking too much? )

Your digestive system never sleeps. Myth.
Milk itself is bad for us. Myth. Or there will be millions of dead babies.

It's perfectly fine.

Great. Tomorrow morning you will go to toilet and will have a good day after that~

i will die soon

/sarcasm off

Cool reply, thanks ya!

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Added on February 11, 2011, 4:38 pmSounds like a good day ahead! thanks!

This post has been edited by kiki-lo: Feb 11 2011, 04:38 PM

You've been thinking too much...

Casein absorption: Almost 80% of the protein found in milk is in the phosphorus-containing form known as casein – a complete protein. Casein is hydrophobic (literally “scared of water”) and so it is not soluble in water but instead appears in milk as a suspension – and for this reason it is also called “Micellar Casein” (separated without the use of chemicals). The human body, however, processes casein a little uniquely. Unlike whey (another dairy protein) which the body can absorb very fast, Micellar Casein takes a while to be absorbed into the cells and so its processing is not a high priority task for the body. Milk consumed during the day will still slowly get you the protein, but when consumed at night it gives the body the best chance of maximum absorption.

Source: http://www.fitnessmantra.info/2007/02/15/5...before-bedtime/

Regards, Joey

Yes sure, if you are lactose intolerant. So, don't generalize.

meh drink milk everynight before sleep dawg

aint nothin wrong with that

perfectly fine dude!~
i always take milk before i go to bed, and that is already a past. and now, i usually take milk during the early morning.
I am quite taken aback when the info given by Joey says that milk protein absorption during the morning is realatively slow compared to night, well perhaps that is quite logical, but any more logical explanations?=)

Thanks for sharing !very informative! Think will be start to drink milk every night!

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Added on February 11, 2011, 8:03 pmThanks everyone!

This post has been edited by kiki-lo: Feb 11 2011, 08:03 PM

what kind of milk are u drinking kiki ? Dutch lady kinda milk or use milk powder + hot water kinda milk ?

The info posted by Joey is casein is a slow absorbing protein which is suitable for pre-bedtime to fuel your growth. Whey is more suitable when you require an immediate source of protein, like when you wkae up or post workout. There is no faster/slower absorbtion correlation with the time of day.

I drink Anlene instant milk oo.. Izit good..? I make it warm ^__^

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Added on February 11, 2011, 10:13 pmSounds good, maybe I can consider taking whey in future..

This post has been edited by kiki-lo: Feb 11 2011, 10:13 PM

kiki , sounds good . But dun take whey at night when u sleep , just take the normal milk . Whey is only needed when u need immediate protein such as working out time . At night when u sleep , just make a good normal warm milk and go have ur sweet dreams !

yes it's good if you want to slim down, better take protein only before sleep. Like casein or chicken breast

If you want to increase mass, no problem drinking milk before sleep

People say it help you sleep easily but I am opposite. After taking milk I cant sleep.

icic, really thx for ur sharing!

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Added on February 12, 2011, 3:29 pmHaha milk will b easier for preparation! Milo cnt lar, later gain weight hehe
PS: I prefer ovaltine! yummy~ ^__^

This post has been edited by kiki-lo: Feb 12 2011, 03:29 PM

also don't forget to brush your teeth

but if drink whey protein is it better for growth ? especially height ?
im so small >, <

btw , i drink dutch lady

Height is genetic. Protein is good for growth, whey or casein is just a subset of protein.
If you want to get bigger, you need protein and you need carbs to bulk. So go forth and eat you lucky kid!

Thanks everyone for ur kind advices!

sorry, dun quite understand.. if want to slim down, take protein b4 sleep.. and if wanna increase mass, take protein b4 sleep too??

I'm confuse with this too
Anyway, what about taking fresh milk (choc flavour) like Dutch lady, hi-lo, etc. before sleep?

Currently trying to lose some weight. Not sure whether it will affect it, and at the same time I have problem sleeping

There is no direct correlation between taking protein pre-bedtime to gaining/losing weight. Gaining/losing weight is all about how many calories you eat versus how many calories you burn off. Taking protein pre-bed is all about ensuring your body has available protein to avoid going into a catabolic state when you're sleeping. The topic here is 'Is it good to drink milk before bedtime'.

i heard it can help you sleep easily .

never heard that you can absorb calcium better or whatever