Thread: do u take time released protein ?

i have never used it. i usually use 50 grams whey with 3 cups milk before bed.

Use cottage cheese instead. Its a slower releasing protein.

Protein digestion is initated in the stomach, dietary proteins are denatured by HCI produced by stomach glands in preparation for enzymatic digestion. It seems unlikely that you can significantly alter the rate of absorption.

im trying Protein P.M. now http://www.interactivenutrition.com/.../proteinpm.php

Originally Posted by C3LTICS

do u take time released protein ? and is it any good?

technically any protein supplement that contains over 40% caesin or milk proteinisolates is time released. nothing special about that particular protein powder

the main difference is the rate of modulation from the different protein powders. whey protein fractions are digested and modulated at a much higher rate than caesin and milk protein isolates (contains both whey and caesin) due to the difference in the actual protein structures. so in esseence the amino acids from a caesin based protein supplement are actually released at a lower rate into the portal bloodstream..aka time released

Why should casein protein be taken before bed? Why not a "normal" whey protein?
I know it has something to do with the slower rate of digestion and absorbtion of casein, but im unsure of the logic behind this.

Originally Posted by JimDugba

Why should casein protein be taken before bed? Why not a "normal" whey protein?
I know it has something to do with the slower rate of digestion and absorbtion of casein, but im unsure of the logic behind this.

the main difference is the rate of modulation from the different protein powders. whey protein fractions are digested and modulated at a much higher rate than caesin and milk protein isolates (contains both whey and caesin) due to the difference in the actual protein structures. so in esseence the amino acids from a caesin based protein supplement are actually released at a lower rate into the portal bloodstream..aka time released

I understand that. But I dont understand the basic nutritional concept of that. Why is it more important to take a slower realeasing protein before bed? Is this because our metabolic rates decrease when we are sleeping?

Originally Posted by JimDugba

I understand that. But I dont understand the basic nutritional concept of that. Why is it more important to take a slower realeasing protein before bed? Is this because our metabolic rates decrease when we are sleeping?

the amino acid profile in whey is different then that of caesin. caesin contains several times the amount of L-leucine than whey. L-leucine is a VERY anticatabolic amino acid. so it is the combination of the slower modulating caesin and the high amounts of L-leucine that make is superior for night time use over whey protein fractions

Originally Posted by C3LTICS

do u take time released protein ? and is it any good?

if youre looking to do a slow release in the cheapest way possible, do this:
1-2 scoops whey
4g of fish oil or flax by the tbsp
a tbsp of metamucil or some fiber supp.


The above mentioned items slow down the release of the protein.