For those people unfamiliar with casein, according to Wikipedia:
"An attractive property of the casein molecule is its ability to form a gel or clot in the stomach. The ability to form this clot makes it very efficient in nutrient supply. The clot is able to provide a sustained slow release of amino acids into the blood stream, sometimes lasting for several hours.[3] This provides better nitrogen retention and utilization by the body"
Basically, casein is a slow digesting protein. It is found in most blended proteins and makes up the slow digesting portion of it. It can be purchased separately, like this product.
Casein is derived from milk, and is not very soluable in water; it basically turns into a gel into your stomach. Because of this, stand alone casein products do not taste great... it has an odd consistency. The chocolate flavor was fine, but the consistncy of straight casein makes it kind of hard to like. I tried different blends of water and milk, but clumps remained despite shaking pretty hard.
I found the best tasting way to drink this protein was with blended with the elite fusion 7 Cookies and Cream mentioned in a previous post, with 6oz of water and 6oz of skim milk.
I would give this product a "b" overall rating. The product was effective, but did not taste great, but I am not sure how much of that was Optimum Nutrition's fault because I have not tried any other straight casein products
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