Fat before bed question

[Nate K]

Before I go to sleep I have 2 scoops ( 1 serving) of mega milk (like muscle milk) with about 15 ounces of skim milk. I know this is a good amount of fat already but should I still take my Omega 3-6-9 with it. Before I just used a casein protien and took 6 fish oil caps. I don't know if this is too much fat before sleep.






Dymatize Mega Milk

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 348
Calories from Fat 162
Total Fat 18g
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 6g
Protein 32g

Vitamin A 33%
Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 33%
Iron 33%
Vitamin D 33%
Vitamin E 33%
Thiamine 33%
Riboflavin 33%
Niacin 33%
Vitamin B6 33%
Folic Acid 33%
Vitamin B12 33%
Biotin 33%
Pantothenic acid 33%
Phosphorus 33%
Iodine 33%
Magnesium 33%
Zinc 33%
Copper 33% Ingredients:
Our custom evolution-based protein, peptide and amino acid complex (micellar caseins and caseinates, whey protein concentrates rich in alpha lactalbumin, whey protein isolates, whey peptides, colustrum extract, glutamine peptides, l-taurine, lactoferrin). Lipid Fuel (Tonaline CLA, sunflower oil, canola oil, enzyme engineered polyunsaturated long chain vegatable oil, MCT's, l-carnitine, cocoa powder, maltodextrin. Dymative vitamin and mineral blend. Gum arabic. Creatine AMP (betaine anhydrous, glycocyamine), natural and artificial flavors, lecithin.

 

[Emma-Leigh]

Before I go to sleep I have 2 scoops ( 1 serving) of mega milk (like muscle milk) with about 15 ounces of skim milk. I know this is a good amount of fat already but should I still take my Omega 3-6-9 with it. Before I just used a casein protien and took 6 fish oil caps. I don't know if this is too much fat before sleep.

My advice: Drop the mega-crap and eat something instead.

Not only due to the 8g of saturated fats in the shake alone either - just because it is a crappy alternative to real food...

Real food (fats and proteins +/- some carbs and fibre) + fish oils = all you need.

 

[LAM]

I don't know if this is too much fat before sleep.

you want protein/fats before bed. something like 40-50 grams of protein and 20-30 grams of fats is good depending on your size and/or goals.

if the Dymatize Mega Milk is like Muscle Milk then the majority of the fats are MCT's. MCT's are short chained fatty acids which the body metabolizes more like carbs with out the related increase in serum insulin. MCT's are popular for some who favor keto type diets. I have used them off and on with great success when low carbing.

 

[The13ig13adWolf]

you want protein/fats before bed. something like 40-50 grams of protein and 20-30 grams of fats is good depending on your size and/or goals.

if the Dymatize Mega Milk is like Muscle Milk then the majority of the fats are MCT's. MCT's are short chained fatty acids which the body metabolizes more like carbs with out the related increase in serum insulin. MCT's are popular for some who favor keto type diets. I have used them off and on with great success when low carbing.

i agree with this.

Dymatize has much less fat than Muscle Milk.

 

[Nate K]

I live in a dorm so mega milk will have to do untill move out. I keep oatmeal, almonds, granola, skim milk, tuna, and supplements in the room. And please don't reccomend cottage cheese, it's basically the only thing I can't (won't) eat.

you want protein/fats before bed. something like 40-50 grams of protein and 20-30 grams of fats is good depending on your size and/or goals.

if the Dymatize Mega Milk is like Muscle Milk then the majority of the fats are MCT's. MCT's are short chained fatty acids which the body metabolizes more like carbs with out the related increase in serum insulin. MCT's are popular for some who favor keto type diets. I have used them off and on with great success when low carbing.

Yeah I know they were MCT's but thanks for the info. 20-30 grams of fat, thats great. So I guess I'll take 4 caps at night.

 

[Nate K]

i agree with this.

Dymatize has much less fat than Muscle Milk.

I believe they are almost exactly the same. Mega milk is cheaper where I buy it.

 

[The13ig13adWolf]

I believe they are almost exactly the same. Mega milk is cheaper where I buy it.

edit: Dymatize powder has less.