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Protein - Whey vs. Casein
Posted on 6/20/23 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 6/20/23 at 3:26 pm
Been using Vital Performance Protein powder (which in general I like) -- just realized it is 20% Whey & 80% Casein.
Are there any actual downsides to this vs. a higher percentage of Whey protein?
What say the experts on this board?
TIA
Are there any actual downsides to this vs. a higher percentage of Whey protein?
What say the experts on this board?
TIA
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Posted on 6/20/23 at 4:15 pm to Duck
Not an expert but just from google searching, casein is absorbed/digested much slower than whey, which can lower appetite.
Posted on 6/20/23 at 4:39 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Interesting. But whey isolate is promoted as being more bioavailable so wouldn't you just be wasting a bunch of the casein?
Posted on 6/20/23 at 4:43 pm to Oates Mustache
I don't know if "wasting" would be the concern. The concern would be you miss the prime window after workouts to bludgeon your muscles w/ protein, since a chunk of the protein is not immediately available to the muscles.
I honestly don't know, hence the question to the board.
I typically drink coffee w/ two scoops right after a workout and then a shake w/ another two scoops on the way to work ~1.5 hrs after working out.
Just curious if any of this matters or if I am just overthinking all of it. Figured someone on here is much more knowledgeable re: bioavailability.
I honestly don't know, hence the question to the board.
I typically drink coffee w/ two scoops right after a workout and then a shake w/ another two scoops on the way to work ~1.5 hrs after working out.
Just curious if any of this matters or if I am just overthinking all of it. Figured someone on here is much more knowledgeable re: bioavailability.
This post was edited on 6/20/23 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 6/20/23 at 4:56 pm to Duck
Study from 2013
Found the above saying it doesn't really matter, but the study was with women's basketball players and super small sample.
Found the above saying it doesn't really matter, but the study was with women's basketball players and super small sample.
This post was edited on 6/20/23 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 6/20/23 at 9:18 pm to Duck
Casein carries a real high calcium load. I limit my casein d/t that to 1 scoop a day.
Posted on 6/20/23 at 11:49 pm to Duck
Baby formula is all about whey protein being best for the tiny human's growth. Whey is way betta.
Posted on 6/27/23 at 5:46 pm to Duck
I'm no expert but I used to eat 1/2 cup full fat large curd cottage cheese after dinner / before bed. Since it's loaded casein protein and slow release it helps repair muscles while I slept. I've even added a little chocolate casein protein powder to it and hit it with emulsion blender for a pudding consistency. As far as which is better, whey or casein, I can't say. But I think they both have their advantages depending on when you're taking them.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:43 pm to Duck
As long as it's from a high-quality source, most will say protein is protein. Casein is a whole lot thicker than whey and digests slower, which is why most use a casein before bed. Both have their place, although I stick to Whey, typically. There are plenty of good protein blends that have a better ratio of Whey to casein on the market, just find one you like
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