i was wondering if whey or casein protein pills are worth it
i just wanna get in the protein, after 4 tubs, i cant stomach this protein powder im taking anymore, and the good tasting stuff always doesnt seem to be too good of quality
and also can i just drink some skim milk before bed instead of taking casein powder? cause i dont wanna waste my money on something if i can get it out of just buying some milk
Milk is fine (IMO) if you can stomach it and you’re trying to bulk. If you are trying to stay really lean, then no. With milk comes simple carbs and some water retention. If it matters to you. I’ve drank 1/2 gallon per day for 6 months and notice only a slight bit of fat on the belt line. But that was it for me, cut the milk and it went away pretty fast.
I personally don’t drink powders throughout the day, other than Surge post workout. And the pills I have never tried, and would personally rather get the protein from food. So…
I just eat, and eat… and eat some more. And have no problem fulfilling my protein intake. Lean beef, chicken, eggs, beans, etc. If you’re eating right, you shouldn’t have a problem getting your protein in.
You can get protein in pills? How many grams/pill?
Post the link… and it’s probably not worth it.
Alternatives to milk at night:
BCAA’s (Pills! Hooray!)
Cottage cheese (also casein, and more, cheaper!)
Not worrying about it (and still making progress).
I mean, casein protein right before bed is probably ideal, but far from necessary. Make sure you’re getting enough protein and food, and you should be set.
It occurs to me that what you’re really asking is if purchasing and consuming casein protein is fiscally efficient, compared to purchasing and drinking milk, which is cheaper.
If I wanted to do the analysis, here’s what I’d do:
Milk is roughly 80% casein (I think). So measure the milk in a $/g of casien (roughly 7g/cup, one gallon is 16 cups and costs about 280c, so (very) roughly, 3c/gram. How much is your casein? (Grow! is about 3c/gram, MD is about 5c/gram).
Now factor in the fact that you have to consume fat and simple sugars along with the protein. If you’re bulking, this is a benefit. If you’re clean bulking, this is a detriment. If you’re cutting, this is definitely a detriment. How much of a bonus or detriment is personal, and you apply a monetary cost based upon the physique costs you’ll lose (or gain) because of it.
So after doing the math, if it’s cheaper to do casein pills, do them (or eat cottage cheese, of which almost all the protein is casein). If it’s cheaper to do milk, do that.