What is casein protein?
Casein is commonly referred to as the slow or nighttime protein because of its relatively slow diges...read more
Casein Protein
The overall rating for casein protein is 2.8 out of 3 meaning there is evidence that this supplement lives up to its expectations. Using this supplement should lead to positive results.
What is casein protein?
Casein is commonly referred to as the slow or nighttime protein because of its relatively slow digestion time compared to other options. It's perhaps the second most popular protein after the king: whey. If whey protein is the most popular, is casein good for anything? Read More
Table of Contents
- Articles
- Simple Report
- Detailed Report
- Overall Effectiveness Rating
- Research Rating
- Products Containing Casein Protein
- Claim Ratings
- Dosing
- References
Articles
Is casein a good post-workout protein supplement?
Casein is known as the slow protein, and for good reason. In the introductory article to the casein ...read more
Casein Protein and Sleep
Casein protein has long been known as the slow or nighttime protein because of its relatively slower...read more
Casein Protein Simple Report
Casein Protein Detailed Report
Overall Effectiveness Rating
The overall effectiveness rating for casein protein is 2.8 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is clear on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. Using this supplement will lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for casein protein as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the effectiveness rating?
Research Rating for Casein Protein
There are 8 studies in the database on casein protein; the research rating is 60. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for casein protein as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the research rating?
Products Containing Casein Protein
| Products Names | Amount of Casein Protein |
|---|---|
| Clash-3D | 254mg |
| A-Pump | 258mg |
| Launch V1 | 254mg |
| Pump Serum | 127mg |
| Pump-Tart | 50mg |
| Full list of all 81 products containing Casein Protein. |
Claim Ratings
The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.
| Body Composition (weight, muscle, body fat) Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| decrease body fat | increase muscle mass |
| Protein Synthesis Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| increase protein synthesis |
| Performance Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| increase strength |
Dosing
The Supplement Database includes 7 studies on casein protein dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose ranges from 8 to 40 grams per day, the average dose being 24.93 grams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Casein Protein.