As far as muscle building goes, what are the differences between Whey protein powder, creatine, and casein? Could/should I use all three?
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Whey and casein are two different kinds of protein found in milk. They each have all of the amino acids (building blocks of protein) that we need to maintain and build muscle. Whey is absorbed more quickly than casein, so people will often take whey after a workout and casein before bed. But this isn’t necessary, they will both help you build muscle regardless of timing.
Creatine is *not* protein, but rather is a substance our body uses to help deliver energy to our muscles and brain cells. It occurs naturally in food that we eat (mostly meat). Taking extra creatine can help your body recover from workouts more quickly and has been shown to improve workout performance.
A more “like I’m five” version: whey and casein are broken down by our body and turned into the building blocks of muscles. Creatine can help put the blocks together more quickly and effectively.
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