The Claim
In young males with vitamin D deficiency who are engaged in resistance training, supplementation with 25 grams of whey protein and 4000 IU of vitamin D3 taken either before bedtime or upon waking leads to equivalent improvements in muscle mass, strength, and body composition, with no significant differences observed between the two timing groups.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If young guys who don't get enough vitamin D are working out with weights, taking a protein and vitamin D supplement at night or in the morning works just as well for building muscle and improving body shape — it doesn't matter what time they take it.
See the scientific wording
In vitamin D-deficient young males performing resistance training, consuming a supplement containing 25 grams of whey protein and 4000 IU of vitamin D3 either before bedtime or upon waking results in equivalent improvements in muscle mass, strength, and body composition, with no significant differences between timing groups.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that taking a protein and vitamin D supplement either at night before bed or in the morning gives the same muscle benefits for young men who lift weights.
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