Protein and protein supplements have gained a lot of popularity over the past several years. Not only do they taste great, but they provide your body with the exact amino profile it needs to build a lean healthy frame. While whey protein gets most of the attention, casein protein should also be part of your supplementation schedule.
You have most likely heard of whey protein, but not casein protein. What is casein protein and why should you use it?
Both whey protein and casein protein are derived from milk. The difference between the two is that whey protein is a fast digesting protein and is typically used before or after a workout.
Casein protein is a slow digesting protein, making it a perfect choice for using before going to bed.
Casein comes from 80% of total milk protein, as opposed to 20% of total milk protein for whey protein. Casein protein is made through ultra-filtration, which completely separates and uses the protein from the milk. This protein is very easy for your body to digest.
Casein protein can take your body up to 8 hours to metabolize and digest, thus, making it a slow acting protein. During these 8 hours, your body is being provided with the amino acids that it needs. This is invaluable to your body, especially when taken before going to bed. While you are sleeping your body is able to slowly release the amino acids over an extended period of time. This helps your muscles by protecting them while you sleep.
Studies have shown that the longer it takes your body to digest the proteins, the more efficiently your body can absorb the nutrients. This makes casein protein an excellent source of protein for recovery purposes. Casein is also less likely to be stored as fat because of the amount of time that it takes your body to digest it. What a terrific added bonus!
Casein protein supplements come in powder form and are simple to make. Simply mix it with skim milk (for added protein) or water and shake! Tada! Your casein protein supplement is ready in only a few minutes. It is nice not to be bothered with time-consuming snack making before bed.
If you are looking to add muscle, loose weight, or both, getting enough protein in your diet is essential. Protein supplements can give your body the exact protein it needs at exactly the right time. Try adding a serving of whey protein right after your workout and a serving of casein protein right before bed for the next 60 days and I am sure you will see a major change in the way your body looks.
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