{"title":"Casein Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasein protein\u003c\/strong\u003e is the slowly digested milk protein. It makes up around 80 % of the protein in cow's milk, curdles into a gel in the stomach and releases its amino acids over several hours [2]. With us you will find three micellar \u003cstrong\u003ecasein protein powders\u003c\/strong\u003e that we deliberately selected for our range: 100% Casein Protein from GN Laboratories, Micellar Casein from PEAK and 100% Casein from Stacker2. All three deliver 74 to 82 g of protein per 100 g, depending on the flavour, and mix with water into a creamy shake. On this page you will find the differences, how to take it and a selection guide so you find the casein powder that is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCasein suits you if you want a protein source in the evening that supplies you through the night: for athletes focused on muscle growth and muscle maintenance, just as much as for dieting, where you want a protein-rich shake with little sugar. Right after training you still reach for whey protein; the two complement each other instead of replacing one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich casein protein suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll three powders with us are micellar casein. The differences lie in origin, taste and additives. In the last 90 days (as of August 2026), \u003cstrong\u003e62 % of our casein orders\u003c\/strong\u003e went to the tub from GN Laboratories, with Chocolate Crema the most chosen flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/products\/100-dairy-casein-900g-gn\"\u003e100% Casein Protein from GN Laboratories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e73.6 to 81.8 g depending on flavour (22 to 24.5 g per 30 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChocolate Crema, Vanilla Crema\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOur bestseller, made in Germany, without added sugar and colourings, 4.89 stars in our reviews\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/products\/micellar-casein-peak\"\u003eMicellar Casein from PEAK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e76 to 80 g depending on flavour (23 to 24 g per 30 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVanilla, Chocolate, Cookies \u0026amp; Cream, Strawberry, Coconut\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e90 % milk protein, with lactase (350 ALU per 100 g), 104 kcal per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/products\/100-casein-908g\"\u003e100% Casein from Stacker2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e75 to 79 g depending on flavour (23 to 24 g per 30 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMicellar casein from milk protein concentrate and isolate, dissolves easily, lump-free\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: if you want the most bought variant, take the GN bestseller. If you are sensitive to dairy products, take PEAK with lactase. If you like switching between chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, take Stacker2. How to find the flavour that suits you is covered in our guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/blogs\/ernaehrung\/das-richtige-casein-wahlen\"\u003eChoosing the right casein\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between whey and casein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhey protein is digested fast, casein slowly. Whey protein arrives in the blood after 40 to 60 minutes, casein releases its amino acids over about seven hours [2]. That is why whey counts as the protein for the time around training. \u003cstrong\u003eCasein is the protein for the evening\u003c\/strong\u003e and for long gaps between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe amino acids are complete in both, the biological value is high in both, the amount per serving similar. The difference is the release, not the quality. That is why our recommendation is whey and casein instead of whey or casein: a fast \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/collections\/whey-protein\"\u003ewhey protein\u003c\/a\u003e during the day, the slow shake in the evening. What the combination looks like in everyday training is shown in the article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/blogs\/ernaehrung\/maximaler-muskelaufbau-durch-die-richtige-kombination-von-wheyprotein-und-casein\"\u003eCombining whey and casein properly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen do you take casein protein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much and when?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost often in the evening, 30 to 60 minutes before going to bed. Taking it is simple: 30 g of powder (one scoop) in 250 ml of water or low-fat milk. With milk the shakes become even creamier and additionally provide calcium. The powder thickens as you stir it, so use a little more liquid than for a whey shake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne serving a day is enough for most. Two servings make sense if more than five hours lie between two meals, for example with shift work or long office days. Then one in the afternoon, one in the evening. A 900 g tub lasts about a month at one serving and two weeks at two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the research say about taking it in the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProtein contributes to a growth in muscle mass, to the maintenance of muscle mass and to the maintenance of normal bones [1]. As a guideline for protein requirements in training, 1.4 to 2.0 g of protein per kg of body weight per day applies [4]; a casein shake covers around 22 to 24 g of that. More important than the exact timing is the total amount per day [4]; the evening shake is simply the easiest way to complete it. In one study with strength athletes, overnight muscle protein synthesis was higher after \u003cstrong\u003e40 g of casein before sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e than after a placebo [3]. Whether the evening shake makes sense for you is discussed in the article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/blogs\/supplements\/ist-casein-vor-dem-schlafen-sinnvoll\"\u003eCasein before sleep\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do you look for when buying casein protein powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich casein form?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the form of the casein. Micellar casein is casein in its natural structure, gently obtained from milk by microfiltration. Calcium caseinate is casein dissolved by acid precipitation; this caseinate dissolves thinner and releases its amino acids somewhat faster. Hydrolysate is pre-digested casein, quickly available, but not meant for the night. All three products in this collection are \u003cstrong\u003emicellar casein\u003c\/strong\u003e. The term caseins stands for the whole group of milk proteins (alpha, beta and kappa casein) contained together in the micellar powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich values count in a comparison?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, five values count: protein content per 100 g, sugar and fat per serving, solubility and consistency. Across the three products these values are close together. 74 to 82 g of protein per 100 g is a very good range here, because the raw material naturally brings calcium and some milk sugar with it. A good \u003cstrong\u003ecasein powder\u003c\/strong\u003e turns creamy in the shaker and does not clump. If you tolerate milk sugar poorly, look for added lactase as with PEAK; it improves tolerability. And if you compare prices, calculate per 100 g of protein, not per tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore about the varieties, their strengths and dosages is in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/blogs\/ernaehrung\/kasein-expertenratgeber-sorte-vorzuge-dosierungen\"\u003ecasein expert guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with it:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/products\/100-dairy-whey-1000g-gn\"\u003e100% Dairy Whey Protein from GN Laboratories\u003c\/a\u003e for the time after training and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gigasnutrition.com\/en\/products\/gn-wave-shaker-black-700ml\"\u003eGN Wave Shaker 700 ml\u003c\/a\u003e, in which 30 g of casein and 300 ml of water mix lump-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[1] Regulation (EU) No 432\/2012, authorised health claims on protein: \"Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass\", \"Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass\". https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX%3A32012R0432\u003cbr\u003e\n[2] Boirie Y et al. Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion. PNAS 1997. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9405716\/\u003cbr\u003e\n[3] Res PT et al. Protein ingestion before sleep improves postexercise overnight recovery. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2012. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22330017\/\u003cbr\u003e\n[4] Jäger R et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2017. https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28642676\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"100-dairy-casein-900g-gn","title":"100% Casein Protein 900g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicellar milk protein is the perfect night protein for long-lasting satiety and overnight regeneration. Thanks to its slowly digestible protein structure, it supports the maintenance and development of your muscles with a balanced amino acid profile. 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