Caesin vs Whey

Justjamie0418
Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
edited January 21 in Food and Nutrition
SO I have read something's online pertaining to the two different types of protein powders. My question is while I know Casein protein is best taken while you sleep as it is a slow release, I workout right after my third shift job and then I go to sleep for about 5 hours about 45 min after my workout. I am lifting Heavy 4 days a week and on Wednesdays I do a longer cardio session. I normally down a protein drink before I go to sleep. Should I invest in the Casein or should I keep going with the Whey? Thoughts?

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  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
    Buy a small amount and see if you can stomach it. Its so thick that a lot of people hate it. Other alternatives before you go to bed are dairy produces like milk and cottage cheese. Most of the protein in these products is Caesin based anyway.
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    they make blended proteins that combine both. a little cheaper than buying multiple jugs
  • benjaminbiro
    benjaminbiro Posts: 3 Member
    it doesnt matter at all. you dont need to eat before bed and you certainly dont need to eat slow releasing protein before bed. these are old school bodybuilding myths that have been debunked.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    The only reason I eat before bed is because its RIGHT after my workout and I try to get in at least 30gs of protein within a 30 min window.
    Thank you for your responses! It really helps to get others opinions. I never knew the casein was thick.. I prolly wouldn't like that lol!
  • timkane46
    timkane46 Posts: 29 Member
    I eat cottage cheese as my last snack before bed for the casein, i'm old school and still full of "bunk"..I guess..lol.. I work shift's also and you gotta get in your food when you can.
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Go with whey. It's cheaper, easier to find, and most people find it tastes better. There is no advantage to casein.
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    The whole "casein before bed" is an old bodybuilding myth that supplement companies like to spout. "Don't let you hard work go to waste, give your body slow, timed release protein during the night using casein protein" etc etc

    You don't need to buy casein at all. Stick with whey. Protein is determined by two markers: the Biological Value (BV) and the protein-digestibility amino acid score (PCDAAS). Whey (concentrate and isolate) beats casein in terms of quality - the BV is 104-159 and PCDAAS is 1, whereas casein has a BV of 71 and an equal PCDAAS of 1. Personally not a fan of casein as well.
    If you want to slow absorption of whey, just add some fats and/or carbs. You'll get a similar effect from that (the slow release) but with a better quality source of protein. Microwave some oats and add a scoop of chocolate whey, or add milk and/or a banana to your whey before bad and you'll get a slower release.

    Schaafsma, G. The Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score. J Nutr, 130: 1865S-1867S, 2000.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    Cool facts! Maybe ill make a protein smoothie with cottage cheese or dairy milk instead of almond milk for my shake. 2 birds. right?
  • petstorekitty
    petstorekitty Posts: 592 Member
    I eat cottage cheese as my last snack before bed for the casein, i'm old school and still full of "bunk"..I guess..lol.. I work shift's also and you gotta get in your food when you can.

    cottage cheese works really well for a protein for me too.
    I have to buy non-whey stuff but casein doesn't bother me.
    Cheese is cheaper and tastier and less sugar than protein powders :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,073 Member
    Have followed bodybuilding since I started in fitness ('83). I can emphatically say that the casein before bed is broscience at it's best.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    Cool facts! Maybe ill make a protein smoothie with cottage cheese or dairy milk instead of almond milk for my shake. 2 birds. right?

    Sounds fine. Almond milk is great too. Enjoy! x
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