Casein Protein
Slow-digesting protein useful before bed or when meals are spaced far apart.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Slower digestion rate vs whey. Most useful for overnight protein coverage.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: 20–40 g protein per serving
Timing: Before bed or between widely spaced meals.
Role in a stack
Protein coverage / satiety support.
Redundancy check: Not needed if total daily protein is already met through other sources.
Cautions & safety
Count toward total daily protein and calories.
Dairy-based. May bother lactose-sensitive users.
Best for
nighttime protein · satiety · cutting
Buying guide
Budget: Plain micellar casein powder. Unflavored mixes well into thicker shakes.
Standard: Flavored micellar casein with a texture suited for pudding-style prep.
Premium: Premium micellar casein with third-party testing — most useful for competitive athletes.
Source-verified products
Real products in this category, ordered by review count. Each price and rating comes from the product's own page, recorded 2026-07-29 — follow the link for current values. Links go to the product's source page and never affect this ranking.
- Vanilla Bean Micellar Casein
Ascent · $44.99 · 4.9/5 (7191 ratings) · mid tier - California Gold Nutrition Sport Micellar Casein
California Gold Nutrition · $28.00 · 4.6/5 (2747 ratings) · budget tier - Legion Casein+ Micellar Casein
Legion · $64.99 · 4.4/5 (1964 ratings) · premium tier - Casein Protein Powder
BulkSupplements · $19.97 · 4.66/5 (1226 ratings) · budget tier - Casein
Kaged · $49.00 · 4.9/5 (984 ratings) · premium tier - Micellar Casein Protein Powder
Naked Nutrition · $24.99 · 4.8/5 (748 ratings) · budget tier - Nutricost Casein Protein Powder
Nutricost · $38.97 · 4.09/5 (253 ratings) · budget tier - Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Casein
Transparent Labs · $59.99 · 4.45/5 (235 ratings) · premium tier - Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein
Optimum Nutrition · $92.99 · 4.8/5 (73 ratings) · premium tier - Promix Micellar Casein Protein
Promix · $56.00 · 4.92/5 (72 ratings) · mid tier - NutraBio Micellar Casein
NutraBio · $44.99 · 4.9/5 (39 ratings) · mid tier - Allmax Casein-FX: 100% Micellar Casein Protein
Allmax Nutrition · $34.99 · 4.83/5 (6 ratings) · mid tier
References
- Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (1997)
Seminal study distinguishing casein (slow) from whey (fast) digestion patterns; casein sustains amino acid availability over longer periods.
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