Typical dose

20-40 grams per serving, typically taken before...

Rating

0.0/5

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Micellar casein is a high-quality, slow-digesting milk protein consisting of native casein micelles in their natural colloidal structure. Unlike caseinates or hydrolyzed casein, micellar casein maintains the micellar architecture found in milk, which results in prolonged gastric retention and a sustained release of amino acids into the bloodstream over several hours. This makes it particularly effective for promoting muscle protein synthesis during extended periods without food, such as overnight. It is typically isolated from skim milk via gentle microfiltration or ultrafiltration processes that preserve the micellar structure, avoiding acid or heat denaturation.

How much to take

Typical amount
20-40 grams per serving, typically taken before bedtime or between meals.
Suggested range
20-50 g daily

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Chemical ID (CAS)

9000-71-9

Physical properties

Fine, off-white to cream-colored powder. Insoluble in water but forms stable colloidal dispersions or suspensions when mixed. Typically has a mild, neutral dairy flavor. Solubility is lower than caseinates due to intact micellar structure.

How it’s made

Produced via low-temperature microfiltration or ultrafiltration of skim milk. This physical separation method removes whey, lactose, and minerals while retaining the native micellar casein structure without using acid or rennet precipitation, followed by spray drying.