Whey protein isolate vs. whey protein isolate/casein protein mix

**basketballfan22** · 04-27-2013, 11:22 AM

Before I expand on the thread title, I know that we should be getting most of our protein from actual food. I was just curious as I recently read that a mixture of whey protein isolate and casein protein is better than just one of them by themselves, regardless of the time that you take them. Obviously I am assuming an equal amount of protein in both cases. I have been only taking casein protein before I go to bed. Should I start putting half a scoop of whey protein isolate and half a scoop of casein protein in my shakes?

**basketballfan22** · 04-28-2013, 07:26 PM

Anyone want to enlighten me on this topic? I would appreciate it.

**Turkish Juicer** · 04-29-2013, 03:17 AM

Although there is available research suggesting that mixture of both whey isolate & casein protein works better than whey and/or casein alone, I honestly think that results will not significantly differ, meaning you won't see much of a difference in terms of your development and/or body composition.

I would continue to follow your routine of PWO Whey isolate and Casein only before bed.

**basketballfan22** · 04-29-2013, 02:04 PM

Okay Turkish Juicer, thanks for the response.

**M302_Imola** · 04-30-2013, 06:26 AM

I switched over to a whey/casein blend in my pwo shake awhile back instead of just straight whey and I feel like I've benefited from it. Not to mention, it stays with me a lot longer and keeps me more full. I swear I'm starving 30 mins after just straight whey, which makes since as whey is digested super quickly...adding casein slows things down.

**basketballfan22** · 04-30-2013, 12:56 PM

M302_Imola, I usually am pretty hungry soon after I work out too; but I tend to eat within 30 - 45 minutes after I lift anyway. I just started adding egg whites into my post-workout shake, but I still may experiment with adding some casein as well.

**M302_Imola** · 05-01-2013, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by basketballfan22

M302_Imola, I usually am pretty hungry soon after I work out too; but I tend to eat within 30 - 45 minutes after I lift anyway. I just started adding egg whites into my post-workout shake, but I still may experiment with adding some casein as well.

Egg whites are good as well...basically, anything that slows whey down (egg whites or casein). I eat an hour after my pwo shake so the casein/whey blend doesn't leave me to full to eat an hour later.

**basketballfan22** · 05-01-2013, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

Egg whites are good as well...basically, anything that slows whey down (egg whites or casein). I eat an hour after my pwo shake so the casein/whey blend doesn't leave me to full to eat an hour later.

Ah, I was afraid it would make me too full to eat. I will probably do protein mixes from time to time then. Honestly, I was only adding egg whites to increase my daily amount of protein; but if it has the added benefit of being slowly digested, then I will definitely continue this. I recently read how many liquid egg whites members here drink. Some members drink a quart per day! I decided this would be an easy way (no to mention the added benefit of being actual food) to increase my protein intake.

**M302_Imola** · 05-02-2013, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by basketballfan22

Ah, I was afraid it would make me too full to eat. I will probably do protein mixes from time to time then. Honestly, I was only adding egg whites to increase my daily amount of protein; but if it has the added benefit of being slowly digested, then I will definitely continue this. I recently read how many liquid egg whites members here drink. Some members drink a quart per day! I decided this would be an easy way (no to mention the added benefit of being actual food) to increase my protein intake.

Yes I drink around 16 oz. of liquid egg whites per day. I don't think it will make you to full so give it a shot.