Casein Protein - Know the Differences

As you research protein supplements you will undoubtedly come across several different types of protein sources including: whey, rice, hemp, egg, soy, and casein. While most of these proteins have obvious sources you may not know where casein comes from. Casein is a byproduct of milk like whey. However, this protein is the main protein compound found in milk. Historically this protein source has been used by athletes and bodybuilders as an anti-catabolic.

While most protein sources will help you build, repair, and maintain your muscle mass, casein protein offers something to bodybuilders that other proteins don't. Casein releases its nutrients over time, instead of releasing it all at once. This is due primarily to its rate of digestion. Casein digests much slower than other sources of protein.

There are three different forms that casein protein comes in. The highest quality of casein come from micellar casein and milk protein isolate, and the lowest quality casein comes from calcium caseinate. When you are shopping for a protein powder you will want to look for products that contain micellar casein or milk protein isolate instead of calcium casein. By doing this you will be getting a higher quality protein.

One product that contains this protein source is Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein. This product contains both micellar casein and calcium caseinate. It also includes cocoa, natural flavors, artificial flavors, salt, gum blend, and sucralose. Each serving of this product has 120 calories with 10 of these calories coming from fat. Each serving also comes with .5 grams of saturated fat, 10mg of cholesterol, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 1 gram of sugars, 23 grams of protein, 450 mg of calcium, 250 mg of sodium, and 23mg of aminogen. If you have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance you will not want to take this product.

Another product that contains this protein source is Now Foods Pro-Gainer Protein Powder. This product comes in an eight pound container and it retails for around $40. This product does not contain: artificial colors, artificial flavors, salt, preservatives, yeast, gluten, or wheat. It does contain, by volume: maltodextrin, fructose, sweet whey powder, whey protein concentrate, natural flavors, MCT, egg white powder, sodium caseinate, whey protein hydrolysate, whey protein isolate, xanthan gum, a vitamin blend, a mineral blend, L-glutamin, taurine, bromelain, papain, pepsin, lipase, and lactase. Each serving has 20 calories, however, if you add the powder to 16 ounces of 1% milk each serving will have 660 calories. Each serving of the powder mix also contains: 5 grams of fat, 25mg of cholesterol, 117 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of dietary fiber, 61 grams of sugars, and 36 grams of protein.

The third product that contains this protein source is MicellSize Protein Powder. This product offers 22 grams of protein per serving, a rapid release formula, and a low carb formula. Each serving contains 101 calories with 9 of these calories coming from fat. Each serving also contains: 1 gram of fat, 53 mg of sodium, 122mg of potassium, 1 gram of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 1 ram of sugars, 515 mg of calcium, 302 mg of phosphorus, and 25 mg of magnesium. This product also contains, by volume: micellar casein protein, whey protein concentrate, and ion exchanged whey protein isolate.

About The Author:
Keith lachance is a professional writer about health and proteins. At his website, http://www.proteinlive.com he provides advise and information about different types of proteins and their benefits. If you need more information about protein visit the website.

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