Optimum Nutrition Casein Protein (909g)
Sometimes slower is better - especially when it comes to the rate of protein digestion. While rapid protein absorption is desirable immediately before or after exercise, delayed release is probably more beneficial throughout the remainder of the day.
Casein proteins are pH sensitive and gel in the acidic environment of the stomach. As a result, it can take more than twice as long for caseins to be broken-down into their amino acid subcomponents than whey and other proteins. Because of their unique time-released qualities, caseins are aptly described as anti-catabolic or muscle-protecting proteins.
Optimum Nutrition Casein - Beyond The Basics
24 g of Highly Anti-Catabolic MICELLAR CASEIN
10 g of BCAAs, Glutamine, and Glutamine Precursors per Scoop
AMINOGEN Enhanced
Optimum Nutrition Casein - Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (32g)
Calories
120
Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
45mg
Carbohydrates
4g
- Dietary Fibre
1g
- Sugars
1g
Protein
24g
Reflex Micellar Casein 909g
Micellar casein provides a lengthy release of amino acids because of its unique digestibility. It forms a gel in the stomach, slowing the transit time in the digestive system thus slowing the digestion of the protein. This makes it ideal when a slow and lengthy supply of protein is needed. The micellar casein offered by Reflex Nutrition is manufactured by ultra filtration of skimmed milk - this process removes excess lactose and fat. The resulting raw material is about 85% protein.In a ground breaking study (1), carried out by Dr Yves Boire, the differences in metabolic responses of whey protein and casein were individually observed over a 7 hour period in 16 young & healthy volunteers. The findings were very interesting, and have shown that both Casein and Whey have very different applications when it comes to maintaining and building muscle tissue. Micellar Casein research findings:
Casein was found to inhibit muscle breakdown by 34% over a 7 hour period
Blood plasma amino acid concentrations remained significantly higher over a 7 hour period with casein compared to whey
Blood plasma amino acid concentrations dropped dramatically after 3 hours in the group consuming whey
Although blood plasma levels dropped dramatically with whey, the net increase in protein synthesis was boosted by 68%
The reason for Caseins ability to sustain such a lengthy release of amino acids is because of its unique digestibility. It forms a gel in the stomach, slowing the transit time in the digestive system, and thus slows the digestion of the protein.Using Micellar CaseinMicellar Casein is a very popular choice amongst dedicated bodybuilders. Consume one serving before bedtime. You can also take a serving before a prolonged period of time (where more than 3 hours passes before food is eaten again).What makes Reflex Micellar Casein different from the competition?Micellar Casein from Reflex Nutrition is an instant mixing time-release protein product that is made from fresh skimmed milk. It is not to be confused with acid casein or caseinates which are made using manufacturing processes which can denature the protein. The protein found in Micellar Casein is un-denatured, providing approximately 80% Casein protein and 20% Whey protein.
Nutrition InformationTypical Values (when mixed with water)
Amount per 45g serving
Enerygy kJ
661
kcal
156
Protein
35.1g
Carbohydrate
2.6g
Fat
0.5g
Calcium
974mg
Sodium
31mg