Casein

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

Casein is a type of protein found in milk, and it makes up around 80% of the proteins in cow’s milk. Casein is sometimes called a slow-digesting protein because it forms a gel in the stomach and therefore takes longer to digest than whey protein.

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