Casein vs Casein Protein for recovery
Short answer: For recovery, more users report improvement with Casein — 100% of 2 reports, versus 67% of 3 for Casein Protein.
Casein has 138 meta-analyses and 593 randomized trials on PubMed; Casein Protein has 6 and 58.
Based on 16 reports about Casein and 29 about Casein Protein. Not medical advice.
| Casein Supplement | Casein Protein Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 61%helped5 reports · few reports | 37%helped8 reports · few reports |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly negative |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 138 / 593 | 6 / 58 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Common side effects | None reported | stomach issues, acne |
| Typical dose reported | — | 1 scoop |
The current meta-analysis showed that a GFCF diet can reduce stereotypical behaviors and improve the cognition of children with ASD. Though most of the included studies were single-blind, the benefits of a GFCF diet that have been indicated are promising. Additional studies on a larger scale are warranted.
Nutr Rev, 2022 ↗“The best stack I ever had, in terms of results, was: Casein”
A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted in CINAHL, Cochrane, and SPORTDiscus during March 2021, and 11 studies met the inclusion criteria. A summary of the main findings shows limited to no effects on metabolism or appetite when ingesting 24-48 g of casein 30 min before sleep, but data are limited, and future research is needed to clarify the relationships observed.
Nutrients, 2021 ↗“I'd recommend Casein protein powder over Whey if you're on a diet - the stuff seems to expand in your belly and leaves you feeling full.”
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