Introduction

Protein powders are a true staple in many athletes’ and gym goers’ supplement stack.With many different options in many different forms, it can be confusing for beginners to figure out which protein is best for them. This article will compare the three types of protein powder that we offer at Marchon, presenting a comprehensive comparison of each protein powder type, their benefits and their specific uses.

Micellar Casein

What is Micellar Casein?

Micellar Casein is derived from milk. It constitutes about 80% of milk’s total protein content. The protein forms micelles, which are small spherical structures, which actually make it digest slower in the body than another popular protein powder, whey. This slow digestion is a key part of micellar casein’s benefits

Benefits of Micellar Casein

• Muscle Protein Synthesis: It promotes prolonged muscle repair due to its slow digestion and absorption rate.

• High Satiety: The slower digestion rate of micellar casein helps maintain your fullness post consumption, making it an ideal choice for those wanting to limit their dietary intake.

• Bedtime Use: Again, its slow digestion rate makes it ideal for consumption before bed, maintaining a positive protein balance throughout the night. This also makes it ideal for preventing muscle breakdown during fasting periods or extended periods before meals

Whey Protein

What is Whey Protein?

Whey protein is a byproduct of cheese production; it is a fast-digesting protein. Whey protein powder is known for its high quality and complete amino acid profile, making it great for repairing muscles and promoting muscle growth.

Benefits of Whey Protein

• A Complete Protein: Whey protein contains all nine essential amino acids which are necessary for bodily functions.

• Rapid Absorbtion: Whey protein is absorbed quickly, making it perfect for post-workout recovery. 

• Satiety: Even though it is digested quickly, whey protein is quite filling which may help if you’re restricting food intake or on a weight management plan.

Nutritional Profile

Our whey protein provides 24g of protein per serving, with low levels of carbohydrates and fat, which make it an excellent choice for those wanting to increase their dietary intake of protein without increasing intake of calories or other macronutrients to a large degree.

Plant Protein

What is Plant Protein?

Plant Protein is any protein powder which is derived from plants. Our plant protein powder specifically,  is made up from a blend of pea, brown rice and faba bean proteins. This combination altogether provides a complete amino acid profile, which makes it a solid alternative to animal derived proteins such as micellar casein and whey.

Benefits of our Plant Protein

• Complete Protein Source: Our plant protein specifically provides all 9 essential amino acids.

• High in Fibre: Plant protein contains more fibre compared to other protein types, which help promote higher degrees of satiety and good digestion.

• Not Allergenic: Our plant protein powder is free from common allergens such as soy, gluten, and dairy which make it suitable for a variety of dietary restrictions.

Conclusion

The right protein powder supplement for you will absolutely depend on your individual health goals, dietary preferences and tolerance. Micellar casein is generally agreed to be the best protein for before bedtime or before a fasting window to ensure positive protein balance and deter muscle breakdown, whilst whey protein is best for replenishing protein stores in the body quickly. With plant protein, you should be more careful. Many plant proteins don’t contain a mix of protein sources, meaning that they are unlikely to be a complete protein source. This is not the case with Marchon Plant Protein however, which contains proteins sourced from pea, brown rice and faba bean, making it a complete protein source.