Casein Protein Choose the Right Type for Muscle Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Supplements Casein Protein Choose the Right Type for Muscle One Works Okay One Works Great by TC Luoma January 28, 2022March 3, 2022 Tags Nutrition & Supplements, Performance Proteins, Protein Casein Protein Beats Whey But Which Casein Casein protein is generally a better muscle builder, a better strength builder, and a better fat burner than whey. Plain Casein Most inexpensive casein protein powders are composed partially or totally of sodium or calcium caseinate, both of which the body absorbs fast like a bunny. As such, they cause a rapid rise of insulin. They also don't provide sustained levels of amino acids. They're not a complete waste, but they're kind of anemic when it comes to doing the basic job of protein powders, which is building muscle. Upgraded Casein If you want a casein-based, general use protein powder – one that does what's it supposed to do, i.e., bolster your daily protein intake for the purpose of muscle building – look for protein powder products that contain micellar casein. Micellar casein is composed of soap-bubble like molecules (micelles) that form a bolus in the stomach when consumed. That makes them digest really slowly. It's really hard to make a protein powder from micellar casein – hence their relative rarity and higher price. You have to process it carefully and leave the milk proteins largely unmolested. Manufacturing micellar casein is almost like catching snowflakes in Maine and shipping them intact to California with a truck driver who stops outside a bar in the Mojave Desert to slam down a few tequilas. It's worth the trouble, though, because micellar casein is the only protein that's been shown in lab studies to actually be anti-catabolic (Boire, 1997), meaning not only does it increase protein synthesis, it helps prevent muscle breakdown during and after intense exercise. Metabolic Drive Protein contains an ample amount of micellar casein. Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Eating Fish Oil and Fat Loss From heart and joint health to fat loss, fish oil has tons of benefits. Here’s what the science says about making it a staple. Good Fats, Nutrition & Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Mike Roussell, PhD July 17 Supplements Beta-Alanine Creatine s Longer-Lasting Cousin This amino acid does what creatine can't – it prolongs muscle performance in activities that last longer than 60 seconds. Nutrition & Supplements TC Luoma September 23 Supplements Tip The Most Filling Macronutrient Reduce hunger when dieting. Eat more of this. Diet Strategy, Nutrition & Supplements, Performance Proteins, Protein, Tips Jamie Hale March 16 Supplements The 5 Keys to Longevity and Health Extension We know for sure that five things boost longevity and health. Now we have better ways to take care of one of those things – phytochemicals. Health & Longevity, Living Better, Nutrition & Supplements TC Luoma June 10