Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein

Sometimes it is advantageous if a protein is digested slowly. Before or immediately after training, you should of course give preference to a fast-digesting whey protein. But as for the rest of the day or the evening before bedtime, a slow-digesting protein based on micellar casein, such as that contained in the 100% Casein Gold Standard product, can meet the need for amino acids for several hours.Caseins are sensitive to changes in pH and the acidic environment in the stomach. Because of this, caseins can take twice as long to break down into amino acids as whey or other proteins. Because of this unique "delay effect," caseins are referred to as anti-catabolic or muscle-maintaining proteins. This is especially important for bodybuilders and athletes who train intensively and want to boost muscle recovery, prevent muscle breakdown, and reduce recovery time between workouts.