WHEY PROTEIN OR CASEIN, WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

It is a very often asked question. There seems to be a great controversy over which one is better. Here is some information that directly compares whey and casein.

Casein protein constitutes 80% of milk protein. It is recognized for its excellent amino acid content, slow-digestion, and anti-catabolic effect. It should be used at meals (can be combined with other proteins) and at bedtime. It should not be used when trying to accelerate amino acid absorption.Approximately 20% of the protein found in milk is Whey Protein. Whey is the richestnatural source of BCAAs (branch chain amino acids) and is usually the preferred choice for muscle building, weight loss and managing health. It increases protein synthesis, enhances immune function, antioxidant activity and fast bsorption. This is excellent to consume around workout time due to its fast absorption rate. Consume it pre-, during, or immediately post-workout.

Athletes/bodybuilders usually combine the two, consuming whey for quick protein replenishment and baking on Casein for it's slow and steady protein release, leading to muscle recovery while they areasleep.

WHAT ARE CASEIN HYDROLYSATE AND MICELLAR CASEIN?

Proteins are made up of many peptide bonds that conjoin amino acids via carbon-nitrogen bonds. These bonds are necessarily ?lysed? (i.e. split) by the process of hydrolysis which subsequently increases free amino-acid concentrations in the blood. Hence, hydrolysis refers to the splitting of a chemical bond by an H2O molecule.

Casein hydrolysate (also sometimes referred to as hydrolyzed casein) is enzymaticallyhydrolyzed during processing to improve its rate of absorption. The increase indigestion/absorption rate and amino acid delivery to skeletal muscle tissue arises from the fact that the protein structure is essentially ?pre-digested? into smaller peptide fractions from its intact, original structure.

Micellar casein is a soluble, high-quality milk protein powder with a clean flavor. Micellar casein protein can essentially be described as the whole, undenatured form; in nature, most casein protein exists as what?s known as a casein micelle.A casein micelle is a colloidal particle that biologically serves to transport insoluble calcium-phosphate complexes in liquid form to the stomach for clotting and subsequent digestion. In fact, over 90% of the calcium content in skim milk is linked with the casein micelle. For this reason, as aforementioned in the benefits section, casein protein supplements can serve as potent sources of calcium.

IS A CASEIN PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT OKAY IF I HAVE AN ALLERGY TO MILK?

Unfortunately casein is not safe for consumption if you have allergic reactions to milk; the proteins in milk are known allergens.

IS A CASEIN PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT OKAY IF I AM LACTOSE INTOLERANT?

Yes, casein is a protein in milk and has nothing to do with lactose (a sugar component of milk).

DOES RICE, SOY, OR ALMOND MILKS CONTAIN CASEIN PROTEIN?

No, these are vegetable/grain-based milk products and casein protein is found in animal-derived milk products.

HOW MUCH PROTEIN SHOULD I AIM FOR EVERYDAY?

This will vary according to your goals, lifestyle and metabolic factors. A good starting point for trainees is 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass.

I?M A VEGETARIAN, CAN I USE CASEIN SUPPLEMENTS?

Yes, casein supplements are a great source of protein for those abstaining from animal sources of protein.

CAN?T I JUST DRINK MILK INSTEAD OF BUYING A CASEIN SUPPLEMENT?

Yes, but it?s actually a better value in terms of price per gram of protein to use a pure casein supplement since milk contains other nutrients like carbohydrates and fats.

MuscleBlaze 100% Micellar Casein, 1 kg (2.2 lb), Chocolate