Unlike whey, casein is known to slowly digest when consumed. Optimum Nutrition casein protein is specifically designed for delayed release of amino acids.
When is the best time to take casein protein? Before bed time when the body goes through a fast period for 8 or so hours and throughout the day.Consuming casein protein helps release amino acids slowly in the body throughout a longer time period. You can think of it as anti-catabolic or muscle-protecting proteins. Your muscles will always receive the required nutrients throughout the day and night.
Before and after workouts, whey protein is ideal because it is instantly digested. Your muscles ideally require nutrients within 30 minutes of your weight training or cardiovascular workout. Whey protein like Optimum 100 whey protein is easily consumed and digested.
Optimum Nutrition casein protein comes in different flavors for example; Banana cream, Chocolate peanut butter, Cookies & cream and Creamy Vanilla. Each serving provides 24 grams of casein protein, 10 grams of BCAA’s, Glutamine and precursors and has 24 mg aminogen. Aminogen is known to increase amino acid levels and boost nitrogen retention.
Compared to other casein supplements, I found the optimum nutrition casein protein to be good value for money and more economical than other brands.
Personally I think the casein chocolate supreme flavor is a very good tasting protein powder. It provides a thick tasty shake when mixed in water. Generally casein protein is harder to mix than whey, so mixing it may require using shakers or a blender. Compared to other products the optimum nutrition casein protein mixes well even with a spoon, but you may sometimes end up with clumps! It also mixes very well with milk and yogurt.




