Casein vs Whey Protein for recovery
Short answer: For recovery, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Casein (2 reports) and 100% with Whey Protein (31 reports).
Casein has 138 meta-analyses and 593 randomized trials on PubMed; Whey Protein has 97 and 691.
Based on 16 reports about Casein and 305 about Whey Protein. Not medical advice.
| Casein Supplement | Whey Protein Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 61%helped5 reports · few reports | 83%helped128 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 138 / 593 | 97 / 691 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 100% (51) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 100% (31) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (8) |
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 67% (6) |
| Common side effects | None reported | stomach issues, acne, constipation, throat tightness |
| Typical dose reported | — | 30 g / 2x daily |
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”
Analysis revealed that chronic and without professional guidance use of whey protein supplementation may cause some adverse effects specially on kidney and liver function. Presented data support a need for future studies co-relating the use of different types of whey protein with and without exercise to better see the impact on human physical health.
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2021 ↗“Coffee with cream, has to be a cream or fake creamer with a whey protein, doesn't. It gives me a gentle but potent energy boost with no headache and no jitters.”
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