Is casein a better type of protein? What are all the different types?
Again, the best type of protein is dependent on many factors including food intake, tolerances, and allergies. Casein is a dairy based protein found in milk, and generally thought of as the slow digesting protein. Calcium caseinate is produced from the insoluble portion of milk using an acid. This acid causes the protein to coagulate. At this point it can be filtered and separated from whey. Sodium caseinate is produced using sodium hydroxide. Micellar casein is a small collection of protein molecules found in their undenatured form in milk. Its separated from milk via ultrafiltration. For more on protein powders, see All About Protein Powders.
