Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Ormsbee to break down the research on pre-sleep nutrition, protein timing, and how eating before bed actually impacts body composition, recovery, and sleep. Mike has spent over two decades studying nutrition and exercise physiology, with a strong focus on how protein intake around sleep affects muscle and metabolism.

We discuss what the research actually shows about eating before bed, whether it helps or hurts fat loss, and how pre-sleep protein affects muscle protein synthesis and recovery. We also get into protein type (casein vs whey vs plant), how much protein you really need per day, and why total intake matters more than timing for most people.

We also cover collagen supplementation for joint health and pain, what the research says about its effectiveness, and how it should actually be used in practice. Mike also shares how he approaches training and nutrition himself while balancing strength, conditioning, and endurance work.

If you’ve ever wondered whether eating before bed is good or bad for fat loss, how to structure your protein intake, or whether supplements like collagen are worth it, this episode will give you a clear breakdown of the research and how to apply it.

Let's talk about:

Dr. Ormsbee's Background and Research Journey
How Pre-Sleep Nutrition Research Began
What the Research Shows About Eating Before Bed
Pre-Sleep Protein and Appetite
Muscle Protein Synthesis and Recovery
Pre-Sleep Nutrition and Sleep Quality
What Current Sleep Research Shows
Who Benefits Most From Pre-Sleep Protein?
Recovery, Performance, and Late-Night Training
Does Eating Before Bed Affect Fat Loss?
Calories, Food Quality, and Future Research
Sleep Supplements and Pre-Sleep Nutrition
Main Takeaways on Pre-Sleep Protein
Casein vs Whey vs Plant Protein
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?
Protein and the Thermic Effect of Food
Protein Distribution and Meal Frequency
The Leucine Threshold
Collagen and Joint Health
How to Use Collagen
Different Types of Collagen
Mike's Training Approach
Nutrition, Body Composition, and Staying Lean
Where to Find Dr. Mike Ormsbee

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