Should you eat protein within 30 minutes of training?
The window is a few hours, not 30 minutes. Total daily intake matters most.
Nutrients Journal, 2020
The verdict
There's some truth here.
The science is nuanced β context matters a lot.
πͺ Bro Says
βTrust me bro, should you train to failure every setβ everyone in my gym knows this.β
π¬ Science Says
Training near failure drives growth but going all the way increases injury risk and recovery time.
Source
J Strength Cond Res, 2023
The window is a few hours, not 30 minutes. Total daily intake matters most.
You burn more fat during the session but total daily fat loss evens out. Consistency wins.
After 1.6g per kg bodyweight, extra protein adds little benefit. Spread and quality matter.