Eat THIS Before Bed or Your Muscles Will Keep Disappearing (Science-Backed Fix) | Dr. Eric Berg
UNITED STATES Did you know your body is either building muscle or breaking it down while you sleep? Most people unintentionally trigger muscle loss every night — simply by eating the wrong food… or eating nothing at all. In this video, Dr. Berg breaks down the hidden causes of overnight muscle wasting and reveals the one food that can help preserve and protect your muscle tissue while you sleep. You’ll discover how insulin, cortisol, blood sugar, liver function, and protein timing all play crucial roles in nighttime muscle metabolism — and you’ll walk away with a simple, functional medicine–based protocol you can start tonight. ✅ Boost muscle recovery ✅ Improve sleep quality ✅ Prevent age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) ✅ Support your liver and hormones ✅ Fuel your body with the right nutrients at the right time Start protecting your muscle mass — naturally, effectively, and without drugs. ⏱️ Timestamps with Emojis 0:00 🔔 Why Your Muscles Disappear at Night 1:32 🧬 Muscle Loss During Sleep — What’s Really Happening 4:48 🕒 Too Long Without Food = Catabolic Breakdown 7:59 🚫 High-Carb Dinners Block Growth Hormone 11:02 🥣 The #1 Food to Eat Before Bed for Muscle Preservation 14:35 📉 Nighttime Blood Sugar Crashes = Cortisol Spikes 17:45 🧠 Your Liver’s Role in Overnight Muscle Health 21:12 🌙 Full Nighttime Muscle-Saving Protocol 24:05 🧪 Final Tips & Takeaway Challenge Senior Health, Eric Berg, Deep Dive Health, Peter Attia, Health 365, Healthy Everyday, Senior Zone, Wellness Guide 101, Health book, Healthy Habitat, Sehat Mag, Dr. Eric Berg Dc, Forever Health, Health Guide, Andrew Huberman, Huberman lab, Sten Ekberg, Mark Hyman MD, Life After 70, muscle loss, nighttime muscle loss, sarcopenia, growth hormone sleep, casein protein, blood sugar crashes, cortisol at night, insulin and muscle, functional medicine sleep, Dr. Berg muscle, muscle building sleep, cottage cheese before bed, muscle loss after 50, aging and muscle, metabolic health, protect muscle mass, liver function and muscle, overnight recovery, low carb dinner, muscle wasting #MuscleLoss, #Sarcopenia, #FunctionalMedicine, #MetabolicHealth, #DrBergStyle, #GrowthHormone, #Cortisol, #InsulinResistance, #BloodSugar, #SleepHacks, #AntiAging, #BuildMuscleNaturally, #LiverHealth, #Over50Fitness, #NaturalHealth, #CaseinProtein, #NighttimeRoutine, #MuscleRecovery, #KetoTips, #FatBurning “How to prevent muscle loss while sleeping” “Best protein to eat before bed” “Why am I losing muscle at night?” “Dr. Berg muscle loss sleep” “Nighttime nutrition for muscle growth” 📚 References Res PT et al. (2012). Protein Ingestion Before Sleep Improves Overnight Muscle Protein Synthesis in Healthy Older Men. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Veldhorst MA et al. (2009). Casein and whey protein supplementation in older adults improves muscle mass. Broussard JL et al. (2015). Elevated Cortisol Levels Due to Sleep Deprivation and Blood Sugar Instability. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Lambert CP et al. (2004). Role of protein and amino acids in promoting lean tissue mass and muscle strength in aging adults. Journal of Nutrition (2010). Nocturnal hypoglycemia increases cortisol levels and sleep disturbance. ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new nutritional, supplement, or lifestyle protocol. Results may vary based on individual health conditions.
