Micellar whey protein

What is micellar whey protein?

As the name suggests, micellar whey protein combines the benefits of whey protein and micellar casein. Micellar whey protein consists of whey protein particles that have undergone polymerization to generate larger protein molecules that take significantly longer to digest.

Benefits of micellar whey protein

The key benefit of micellar whey protein is that it combines the superior amino acid profile of whey protein (which is very rich in leucine and BCAAs, among other things) with the slow and long-lasting release of amino acids and the resulting anti-catabolic properties of micellar casein, giving the user the best of both worlds.

Manufacturers and marketers of this variant of whey protein claim that the protein molecules contained in micellar whey protein are about twice as large as the protein molecules contained in regular whey protein. At the time of publication of this article, there was no published scientific research on micellar whey protein and only the manufacturer's information on this protein source was available. It will be interesting to see if scientific research will confirm the supplement industry's claims regarding the properties and benefits of micellar whey protein.

Side effects of micellar whey protein

As micellar whey protein is a completely new product, there is no formal safety data to fall back on. However, as whey protein is a very safe and harmless product, it can be assumed that this also applies to micellar whey protein - even at high doses several times a day.

Micellar whey protein intake recommendation and timing of intake

Due to its unique structural design for delayed release, micellar whey protein is best consumed in the evening before going to bed. The slow digestion during the night ensures that the muscles are continuously supplied with amino acids.

Supplements with micellar whey protein

At the time of publication of this article, there were only a few American products containing this ingredient. However, this could change in the near future.