Casein Protein Information and Casein Protein Products
Micellar
casein, an extremely slow digesting and rich protein source that
continues to feed your muscles long after whey proteins have dropped
off. In fact, studies with this undenatured form of isolated casein
protein (Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1997 Dec 23;94(26):14930-5) have
demonstrated it to sustain steady amino acid elevations for an
incredible 7 hours. It was shown to offer a strong anti-catabolic
effect not noticed with fast digesting whey protein, and actually
fostered a much more positive overall net protein balance in
comparison.
While whey protein may increase protein
synthesis to a very high degree, higher than casein, scientists are now
recognizing that micellar casein is much more important in preventing
muscle breakdown. In fact, additional research is demonstrating that
the slow and sustained release of amino acids from micellar casein can
cause a 'timed release' trickle of amino acids into the bloodstream
which can last for as many as 7 full hours after ingestion.
Micellar casein is the
natural, undenatured form of casein found in milk. It is separated from
milk by means of ultrafiltration, without the use of chemicals, which
increases the amount of bioactive milk peptides that support immune
function as well as enhance muscle growth. A property of micellar
casein is that it may have the ability to form a "gel" in the gut. This
provides a steady release of amino acids into the blood stream, which
makes it an excellent choice for a long lasting anti-catabolic protein.
