Is Casein worth it? Will this debate rage on forever?

TheNinja · 04-07-2008, 01:08 PM

So is Casein worth the price difference? Is it actually good to have protein in your stomach throughout the night or is it better for you to have an empty stomach during the night? Will Milk+Whey+fiber+EVOO basically do the same thing?

Will all these questions, and more, be debated forever?

**Big BAMA** · 04-07-2008, 01:14 PM

BifWebster · 04-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Yep, the price isnt that much more and you only really need fast digesting protein (whey) post workout.
Casein should be a staple for protein powder when dieting.

luclyluciano · 04-07-2008, 03:20 PM

I think whey protein is over rated. I love Muscle milk which is a combo of Whey & Casein. I believe whey is great post workout but having a slow digesting protein like Casein in your
is the best because you constantly get aminos released to your muscles between meals. That's why I love muscle milk...gained 15 lbs of muscle since I started using it and receive huge pumps and amazing recovery....never get lactic acid build up anymore, ready to go again next day!

Saurabh · 04-07-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNinja

So is Casein worth the price difference? Is it actually good to have protein in your stomach throughout the night or is it better for you to have an empty stomach during the night? Will Milk+Whey+fiber+EVOO basically do the same thing?

Course it is.

I will buy Casein for one simple reason - it doesnt cause bloating. Heck that itself is a million buck thing. Imagine taking whey protein shake at work as in between meal replacement and feeling gaseous. Worst feeling ever. Casein never has that feeling. Plus it definitely is great as pre-bed protein, much ahead of Whey.

If only Casein wont be as chalky as it often is I would chug whey for most part.

TheNinja · 04-07-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Saurabh

Course it is.

I will buy Casein for one simple reason - it doesnt cause bloating. Heck that itself is a million buck thing. Imagine taking whey protein shake at work as in between meal replacement and feeling gaseous. Worst feeling ever. Casein never has that feeling. Plus it definitely is great as pre-bed protein, much ahead of Whey.

If only Casein wont be as chalky as it often is I would chug whey for most part.

I drink Whey almost every afternoon. Usually with oats, milk, and EVOO. Most of the time I don't have bloating or gaseous feeling...most of the time that is. Perhaps I'll grab a 5lber and try it. Worst case, I'll just blend it with my whey for a super protein

Saurabh · 04-07-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNinja

I drink Whey almost every afternoon. Usually with oats, milk, and EVOO. Most of the time I don't have bloating or gaseous feeling...most of the time that is. Perhaps I'll grab a 5lber and try it. Worst case, I'll just blend it with my whey for a super protein

Thats probably because you are doing an entire meal there. Nothing wrong really, in fact quite good if you are looking for bulking up. I personally cant do it due to work reasons.

Plus of course we are different so if it works for you all power to you.

TheNinja · 04-07-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saurabh

Thats probably because you are doing an entire meal there. Nothing wrong really, in fact quite good if you are looking for bulking up. I personally cant do it due to work reasons.

Plus of course we are different so if it works for you all power to you.

That's true...the oats and evoo slow digestion I'm sure. I do hear what you're saying about bloating though. If I take too much whey post workout with dextrose/malto/WMS I either get bloating or I have to run to the bathroom real quick like.

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

AFJON · 04-08-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TheNinja

So is Casein worth the price difference? Is it actually good to have protein in your stomach throughout the night or is it better for you to have an empty stomach during the night? Will Milk+Whey+fiber+EVOO basically do the same thing?

Will all these questions, and more, be debated forever?

I think it is. Price wise, casein or a blend is probably more cost efficient than milk+whey+fiber+evoo.

WheyGood · 04-11-2008, 07:40 AM

Yes, when I have a Casein shake or fat-free cottage cheese pre-bed on a consistent basis I definitely make better gains in size and strength.

I have a whey shake in the late morning and always post-workout.

**RenegadeRows** · 04-11-2008, 08:06 AM

it's worth it because it keeps you in an anabolic state.

the debate will rage on forever because people are misinformed.

Blazay · 04-11-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by luclyluciano

I think whey protein is over rated. I love Muscle milk which is a combo of Whey & Casein. I believe whey is great post workout but having a slow digesting protein like Casein in your
is the best because you constantly get aminos released to your muscles between meals. That's why I love muscle milk...gained 15 lbs of muscle since I started using it and receive huge pumps and amazing recovery....never get lactic acid build up anymore, ready to go again next day!

dude u do know that whey and muscle milk are 2 different things. Muscle milk is a weight gainer (basically) and whey iso is a protien you use when leaning or maintaining. So obviously youll gain weight off a weight gainer, and youll continue to meet your protien requirements with iso.

In regards to casien, i think it is worth it, and should be a staple as someone mentioned before.

ntrlmuscle · 04-11-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazay

dude u do know that whey and muscle milk are 2 different things. Muscle milk is a weight gainer (basically) and whey iso is a protien you use when leaning or maintaining. So obviously youll gain weight off a weight gainer, and youll continue to meet your protien requirements with iso.

In regards to casien, i think it is worth it, and should be a staple as someone mentioned before.

i think "staple" is an awfully strong word....i'd sooner give the nod to chicken breast,fish,lean steak or eggs before bed

Blazay · 04-11-2008, 12:04 PM

i think were talking about types of protien, and which are the staple to ones diet Muscle milk vs whey isolate vs etc.. I think most of us know that lean protien such as chicken breasts, eggs, etc are the real stapes to our diets..

**The Batman** · 04-11-2008, 03:52 PM

I dont think it's needed if you are eating every 2-3 hours and consuming plenty of whole protein sources like you should be doing.

You shouldnt be relying on protein powders anyways for alot of your intake.
That being said I use casein every now and then when I can get a good deal on it.

UNCnate · 04-11-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNinja

So is Casein worth the price difference? Is it actually good to have protein in your stomach throughout the night or is it better for you to have an empty stomach during the night? Will Milk+Whey+fiber+EVOO basically do the same thing?

Will all these questions, and more, be debated forever?

Casein is excellent. I can tell a difference in mass gains and recovery when I have some UP or similar before bed.

T-Bone · 04-11-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazay

dude u do know that whey and muscle milk are 2 different things. Muscle milk is a weight gainer (basically) and whey iso is a protien you use when leaning or maintaining. So obviously youll gain weight off a weight gainer, and youll continue to meet your protien requirements with iso.

In regards to casien, i think it is worth it, and should be a staple as someone mentioned before.

Muscle Milk is not a weight gainer. Cytosport does make other products including Weight Gainers. Cytogainer - That is their weight gainer product.