Bile contains bile salts which help to emulsify fats, bile pigments derived from the breakdown of red blood cells, cholesterol, lecithin and traces of various minerals and metals. Fig. 64 Bile . The human gallbladder and bile duct.
A study published in âThe British Journal of Nutritionâ in 2014 found that eating 30 grams of whey or casein protein 30 minutes before sleep causes a higher resting energy expenditure the next morning compared with not eating before bed or consuming carbohydrates before bedtime.
If you're interested in drinking your protein shake before bed, you will be better off opting for casein instead of whey. Unlike whey, casein protein converts into a gel like consistency when it reaches your stomach, which in turn reduces your digestion and absorption rate.