What is the difference between whey protein and casein protein?
The main difference between whey and casein is disgestion time. Whey protein is a fast acting form of protein with a high bioavailability (BV). It’s perfect for first thing in the morning and after training where you need to get nutrients into your system quickly. Casein protein is much slower digesting, in fact it can take up to 7 hours to fully digest. This time release property of casein protein makes it ideal for before bed and meal replacements, when you don’t need all the protein to be absorbed quickly.
