in Sports by bodysupps on 29 Apr 2009
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, Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein, 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, Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein. 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.
Beyond The Basics
- 24 g Instantized Blend of Slow-Digesting Casein-Based Proteins
- Rich in Highly Anti-Catabolic Micellar Casein
- Over 9 g of BCAAs, Glutamine, and Glutamine Precursors per Scoop
- Only 3-4 g of Carbs
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