casein

Over the course of your bodybuilding journey, you have been told consuming the right amount of protein per day is important to build muscles. However, protein is among the most costly of the macros and is the hardest to find naturally. Therefore, most bodybuilders resort to using protein powder...

Slamming a casein protein shake before bed is an old bodybuilding strategy when you’re trying to add muscle. New evidence suggests it won’t hurt you when you’re trying to lean out either. In a study published in the journal Nutrients, two groups of overweight subjects consumed a beverage 30...

Over the course of your bodybuilding journey, you have been told consuming the right amount of protein per day is important to build muscles. However, protein is among the most costly of the macros and is the hardest to find naturally. Therefore, most bodybuilders resort to using protein powder...

What Are Casein and Whey Protein Powder? Cow’s milk contains two types of protein: casein and whey (80% casein and 20% whey). Supplement manufacturers extract both of these proteins and process them into powder which they sell as protein supplements. Both are popular among weightlifters...

THE "BEST" PROTEIN POWDER? NOT SO FAST! What's the best protein powder? Well, the Men's Health website recently posted an article that listed what they thought were the 15 best protein powders to "help you build muscle." Presumably, the two co-authors sampled the entire spectrum of powders in...

People who want to build a lean, muscular physique go through a kind of nutritional evolution: STAGE 1 First, they start to actually pay attention to nutrition. After the newbie gains fizzle out, they realize they need to improve their diet strategy... or, you know, actually have one. They...

To paraphrase Tom Jefferson, all protein powders are not created equal, and there are no self-evident truths to prove otherwise. Just as an example, whey and sodium or calcium caseinate are very much different from micellar casein. You wouldn't ideally use the whey or the sodium or calcium...

by K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. Whether you’re trying to gain muscle, lose fat, or just get the nutrients you need on the go, protein powder can be a great addition to any healthy-eating plan. But which one is right for you? After all, the protein powder aisle is stacked with so many options...

Three great bodybuilding benefits of casein protein Bodybuilding, or even just weight training in general, and protein go hand in hand with one another. Protein is a bodybuilder’s best friend and closest ally when it comes to building muscle and maximizing performance and recovery pre, intra...

Extensive research on milk proteins (whey and casein) has been conducted as it relates to their roles in enhancing adaptations from exercise. This research has shown that milk proteins, ingested following exercise and throughout the day, can speed recovery, promote a positive nitrogen balance...

Hundreds if not thousands of protein powders are available on the market today. This often makes choosing one that suits individual training and dieting goals a bit confusing. Even for the most nutrition-savvy customer, the attractive package and bold claims made on the label can distract them...

The best muscle building protein drink available After siphoning through several research papers and experimenting with numerous protein formula’s I found the answer… “What is the best protein drink for gaining muscle?” I will briefly go over common protein powders that are readily...

By: Matt Weik Protein supplements are an integral part of a bodybuilding regimen. It is also used to improve stamina and performance. With many types of protein supplements available on the market, it is tough to choose between them. When picking a protein supplement that perfectly fits your...

If you're struggling to pack on mass, try adding these meals just before bed. These 5 meals are full of protein and healthy fats to fuel muscle growth while you sleep. Your muscle building efforts shouldn’t end with dinner. If more mass is your goal and you find it harder and harder to pack it...

Brad Borland presents a simple guide to what's in our supplements. Confused by odd sounding compounds? This article will clear things up. Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L...

Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L, sulfates, what on earth do all of these terms mean? Is monohydrate a good thing? Do I really need to include guggulsterones to my supplement...

What Choices Do You Have? There are many choices, but every type of powder has its own benefits. Some people might find one type to be better than the other because of the difference in their needs. To have a quick view of the common types of protein powder in the market, here is a list to...

Your muscle building efforts shouldn’t end with dinner. If more mass is your goal and you find it harder and harder to pack it on, you may need to extend your healthy eating habits closer to bedtime. Afraid of gaining fat? Well, if you’re stalling and plateauing with getting bigger and...

Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L, sulfates, what on earth do all of these terms mean? Is monohydrate a good thing? Do I really need to include guggulsterones to my supplement...

Three great bodybuilding benefits of casein protein Bodybuilding, or even just weight training in general, and protein go hand in hand with one another. Protein is a bodybuilder’s best friend and closest ally when it comes to building muscle and maximizing performance and recovery pre, intra...