ON GOLD STANDARD 100% CASEIN

For too long I had relied solely on whey protein to help build muscle, especially after intense work outs. It definitely helped, but often times I would wake up the morning after not feeling that much better. In other words, I wasn't really recovering that well. I considered just doubling up on the whey, basically eating another serving before bed, but then I did some research.

I figured it would benefit me to alternate the types of protein supplement, and when I added the Optimum Nutrition Casein protein, it was a game changer. I now wake up in the morning feeling back to 100%. Even though I never train the same muscle groups two days in a row, I feel as if I could. I am making a 100% recovery in less than half the time.

As a side benefit, the stuff tastes amazing. I mix mine with soy milk (yeah, I drink soy, get over it) and shot of light cream, after reading that a modest amount of fats help the body absorb large amounts of protein. Anyways, the vanilla is a very deep and satisfying flavor. To change it up I sometimes add some cinnamon powder, or some nutmeg and ground clove. On top of that, I eat it just before bed, and I am never super hungry in the morning, and I have eliminated my midnight snack routine.

I use a hand crank egg beater to mix this stuff up, because even a little bit quickly turns into a thick mixture, sort of like wet concrete. It needs way more liquid to dissolve into than whey protein powder. Sometimes I also throw in some Greek style yogurt, but this stuff is thick enough already. The labeling says something about how Casein behaves differently when it hits the acid in the stomach, and that it expands, and you see this when you mix it up.

If you have been missing something in the protein department, I would absolutely try this Casein.

PROS:
+ Tastes awesome.
+ Fills you up, you feel satisfied, and won't be hungry for quite a while after.
+ A little powder goes a long way.
+ Slow absorption.

This is the best casein supplement you can buy in my opinion. You get the BCAA’s you need as well. A good majority of your muscle growth comes in the first hours of REM sleep, When you don’t eat over an eight hour or so. At night your body starts to burn off muscle. This combined with other simple supplements a low-calorie diet and 30 min exercise a day will get you the fastest and most lasting results. For those of you complaining about the chunkiness or they’re being clumps in it not dissolving it’s because you’re not mixing it correctly. This should be the last thing you take before you go to sleep, To as a suggestion about 20 minutes before you go to sleep to a half an hour mix your drink and a shaker shake it up pretty well let it sit for about 20 minutes shake it again and drink it right before you go to bed and you will have no clumps.

I am supplementing the protein for my 37 yo husband - I was thrilled to find it in strawberry.

I added this to his Boost and he said it was delicious! I only used 1 TBL which is 1/3 the suggested portion but I wanted to start slowly in case it is powdery. However, no remaining residue and I only stirred it!

I am trying to help him maintain his muscle mass as the elderly lose it very quickly. I intend to up it to a full portion after about a week.

Don't eat after 9? Why you ask? You'll turn into a gremlin! I jest.

In my case, Casein protein and Whey protein was primarily consumed after strength training in the morning. You can consume Casein specifically prior to bed. You won't sleep hungry and your body will not catabolize on your muscles from the workout. As they say in the bodybuilding community, "you won't lose your gainz!"

Preferred choice of liquid is Almond Milk. Whole Milk is great, too!

Optimum Nutrition products are great. The Casein Protein is good for taking before you sleep or first thing in the morning to last you throughout the day. Make sure you workout 3 days in the week or you have a hard working job otherwise you can gain unneeded weight. Thank you and best wishes.