Buying supplements can be an extremely difficult process as you are bombarded with many responses from bodybuilding forums, internet “specialists”, supplement store “experts” and your local gym.
Well, with an increasing amount of research and a huge rise in the supplement industry over the last decade, scientists have been able to better understand the concept of protein supplements.
whey against casein
A growing body of research over years of work now confirms that a proprietary blend of protein sources far outperforms the simple single source of protein that most products sell you. A blend of fast-digesting whey protein immediately provides your body with the right nutrients to recover from a brutal workout. On the other hand, medium to slow-digesting protein blends, such as casein blends, provide your body with adequate nutrients at a steady rate that fuels your body throughout the day and night. A combination of these two protein blends speaks for itself. You’re not only absorbing fast-digesting protein, but also slow-digesting protein, fueling your body through a busy day, continually aiding the recovery process and muscle building.
Whey protein is digested immensely and at a rapid rate, allowing insulin levels to rise again after a workout that depleted your body of energy. Whey protein provides your body’s muscles with the proper amino acids that further increase MSI (muscle protein synthesis). Muscle protein synthesis is the main reason to repair damaged proteins and help build new ones for faster and more effective muscle growth. The rapid digestion process of this protein is effective only to the point where protein synthesis drops again. This is where the proprietary slow-digesting micellar casein blend comes into play. This protein blend acts as a protein blend that slowly and steadily provides your body with the fuel it needs to continually fuel itself and therefore recover and grow.
The combination of both has proven to be the best mix. This is due to continuous amino acid supplementation from casein and whey protein sources. When whey protein interrupts the supply of these amino acids for muscle protein synthesis, the slow-digesting blend takes over, leaving your body with a continuous flow of amino acids to recover and grow.
Food to go
The most powerful combination of fast and slow digesting proteins allows your body to refuel, recharge and recover to build muscle. Don’t forget to eat right, supplements are always great but that’s exactly what they are, supplements. Eating the right foods that cover all your macronutrient and micronutrient requirements, and getting adequate rest, is the perfect formula for recovery and growth.