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Micellar Casein

Slow-digesting milk protein.

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Overview

Slow-digesting milk protein.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Forms clot in stomach for slow amino release.

Pathways
  • · Forms clot in stomach for slow amino release

Effects on the body

Supports
Overnight muscle preservation

Organ system effects

Skeletal Muscle

Micellar Casein influences muscle protein synthesis, neuromuscular output, or recovery from exercise.

Brain & CNS

Micellar Casein promotes parasympathetic tone, GABAergic signaling, or melatonergic pathways that facilitate sleep onset and quality.

Evidence-based benefits

Overnight muscle preservation

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Lactose
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Micellar Casein use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid / monitor with these medications
      • ·Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines (additive CNS depression)

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Creatine monohydrate
        Foundational support for strength, power, and lean mass.
      • Whey or EAAs
        Provides amino acid substrate for muscle protein synthesis.
      • Magnesium glycinate
        Complementary GABAergic calming and improved sleep architecture.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      30–40 g pre-bed
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      With a meal containing fat for fat-soluble compounds; otherwise either.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTMed Sci Sports Exerc · 2012

      Casein overnight MPS

      Res PT, et al.

      16 men

      Key findings

      Increased overnight MPS.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Micellar Casein — Overnight muscle preservation

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      Open study
      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

      Google Scholar: Micellar Casein — clinical evidence

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      Key findings

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      Open study
      Educational use only. This profile is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic condition.

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