What is the difference between “micellar” casein protein and regular casein (milk protein)?
Micellar Casein is undenatured casein, as opposed to acid casein, rennet casein, or caseinates. According to Brian Batcheldor, world class powerlifter, author, and noted expert in ergogenesis, research on dairy proteins has uncovered some very amazing facts. One of these is that when it comes to preventing muscle breakdown, whey may not be the superior protein, as many felt it was. Whey protein is best utilized immediately following a workout and first thing in the morning when the body can rapidly utilize the quick release of amino acids. In the search for “the ideal protein” a significant study was done by Dr. Yves Boire. In this experiment labeled leucine was infused into lactating cows and its path was followed after it was separated into labeled casein and labeled whey protein and fed to humans. Micellar undenatured casein was utilized in the study. The results of the study utilizing micellar casein were: • Casein was found to be the only protein that was anti-catabolic and preven
