Protein Supplements: Interview with David Sandler
Jeff Taylor of MuscleQuest interviews David Sandler of iSatori about the best supplements for athletes.
David Sandler says athletes should consume a slow acting protein right before bed – casein if you can get that. If you can’t, there are some other branch chain aminos fast acting that releases slowly. Sandler says that you want a drip of protein and you’ll get a better sleep pattern.

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Great advice! I love having my casein protein powder in my egg white protein pancakes I make at night! Very important to make sure you fuel the body right!
Curious if eating egg whites or chicken breast before bed is better than drinking a powdered mix?
I like Melissa’s question below. I try to get the protein with casein but also want to try a fast acting one! What one would you recommend?
Casein has been great for my pre bedtime regimen and with my muscle sustainment/growth in general 🙂 thanks for the info
I use casein before bed on a regular basis in training! However I have talked to a lot of people at work etc (non-competitors) & they are completely unfamiliar with the types of protein and their benefits so I definitely appreciate this video for an easy source to direct people to.
I loveeee iSatori products!! I have not used their casein yet tho but after watching this video and the information that was given I believe I’m going to give it a try! Thanks for the vid!!
I usually use ZMA for nighttime recovery, but ill have to try casein!
Great tip and explination, thanks!
thanks for the info
Horrible sound quality, but good info!!
We’ve always done Casin before bed, but never really thought of a fast acting protein that’s slow release! Thanks for the tips and easy trusting resource! =)
never thought about it but thanks for the insite
Love casein, but never thought about slow release protein! Great info!
Amazing information! Everyone should watch this! David is a wealth of knowledge!
Learned a lot
Thanks for the tip, rethinking my bedtime snack. 🙂
It’s nice to know there are alternatives to casein out there in case there’s a need for the switch in the future.
Appreciate the great advice, thank you.