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GymRatZ Reflex Micellar Casein Protein Review:

Micellar Casein as a source of protein was for many years slated by the supplement industry as being a poor substitute to whey protein (whey concentrate or whey isolate), however Chemical Nutrition first bought about a rational argument as to why it might actually be superior to whey protein in certain circumstances. Reflex Nutrition has now bought out a Casein protein product, Aimed primarily as a pre-bed protein. Where sustained levels of Amino acids are preferable to highly bio-available, rapidly digested whey protein source. Having tried a tub of chocolate micellar casein, the mixing is instant, the taste very pleasant, the consistency is much thicker than normal whey protein, almost like a runny semolina. I prefer the thickness of this Micellar Casein mixed with water to the wishy washy consistency of some whey protein powders mixed with water.

Best advice would be, use Whey protein during the day, pre/post workout, and a good serving of Micellar Casein or a protein such as Sci-MX GRS-5 which contains micellar casein in the blend of proteins just before bed and perhaps during the middle of the day or mid morning when a slower rate of amino acid delivery may be better than the rapid delivery effected by whey  concentrate and whey isolate.

Enough from me, over to Reflex for their bit of info:

Reflex Nutrition say the following about Micellar Casein:

Micellar Casein from Reflex Nutrition is an instant mixing time-release protein product made from fresh skimmed milk. Reflex Micellar Casein is not to be confused with acid casein or caseinates which are made using manufacturing processes which can denature the protein. The protein found in Micellar Casein is un-denatured, providing approximately 80% Casein protein and 20% Whey protein.

In a ground breaking study(1), carried out by Dr Yves Boire, the differences in metabolic responses of Whey Protein and Casein were individually observed over a 7 hour period in 16 young & healthy volunteers. The findings were very interesting, and have shown that both Casein and Whey have very different applications when it comes to maintaining and building muscle tissue.

The most important findings were:

1. Casein was found to inhibit muscle breakdown by 34% over a 7 hour period.
2. Blood plasma amino acid concentrations remained significantly higher over a 7 hour period with casein compared to whey.
3. Blood plasma amino acid concentrations dropped dramatically after 3 hours in the group consuming whey.
4. Although blood plasma levels dropped dramatically with Whey, the net increase in protein synthesis was boosted by 68%.

The reason for Casein's ability to sustain such a lengthy release of amino acids is because of its unique digestibility. It forms a gel in the stomach, slowing the transit time in the digestive system, and thus slows the digestion of the protein.

These findings demonstrate micellar casein as the perfect protein source when a positive nitrogen balance is preferred for more than 3 hours. e.g when you are sleeping, or a prolonged period during the day. Whereas whey protein is seen as the preferred protein source for increasing protein synthesis. e.g between meals and after workouts.

Reflex Micellar Casein ingredients:

Ingredients: Milk protien concentrate (80% micellar casein, 20% whey protein), nature identical flavourings, natural colourings (cocoa powder (chocolate flavour only), betanine ((beetroot powder) strawberry flavour only), beta carotene (banana and vanilla flavours only)), carboxy methyl cellulose, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose), Lactospore® probiotics.

Nutritional Information per 100g

Energy.............346 kcal
Protein.............78g
Carbohydrate....5.7g
Fat..................1.2g (of which 2g saturated, 3.1 mono unsaturates)
Calcium........... 2165 mg
Sodium............68 mg

Directions for use:

Mix 3 heaped measures (approximately 45g) Reflex Micellar Casein protein powder with 450ml of water or skimmed milk. Consume one serving before bedtime. You can also take a serving before a prolonged period of time (more than 3 hours) where no food will be eaten.

Reflex Micellar Casein Stocked in 909g tub sizes only. (20 servings)

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