Evidence supporting the use of: Casein Peptides
For the health condition: Muscle Tone (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Casein peptides, derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of casein protein found in milk, are used in sports nutrition to support muscle tone and mass, particularly in people experiencing muscle wasting or lack of muscle tone (sarcopenia). There is moderate scientific evidence supporting the use of casein (and its peptides) for muscle maintenance, especially due to its slow digestion rate, which provides a sustained release of amino acids. Several studies have shown that casein supplementation, particularly when combined with resistance exercise, can improve muscle protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown, especially overnight or during periods of fasting. This effect is largely attributed to its rich content of essential amino acids, including leucine, which plays a key role in muscle protein synthesis.
However, most research has focused on intact casein rather than specifically on casein peptides. Some studies suggest that casein peptides may be more rapidly absorbed than intact casein, potentially enhancing their effectiveness in supporting muscle recovery and growth. Despite these promising findings, the evidence is not as robust or extensive as it is for other protein sources like whey. The overall evidence for casein peptides specifically in supporting muscle tone is moderate, hence the rating of 3 out of 5.
In summary, while casein peptides are scientifically validated to some extent for supporting muscle tone, more targeted research is needed to fully establish their efficacy compared to other protein supplements.
Other ingredients used for Muscle Tone (lack of)
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
beet
branched-chain amino acids
calcium
caterpillar mushroom
Cissus quadrangularis
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
fish protein
l-isoleucine
L-arginine
l-carnitine
L-citrulline
L-leucine
L-valine
maca
magnesium
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
phytocannabinoids
potassium
black ginger
Tongkat ali
Urolithin A
vitamin D
Whey protein
atractylodes
cistanche
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
camphor oil
chickpea protein
brown rice protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Aralia
arginine alpha ketoglutarate
antler
arginine creatine
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
animal protein
Beef Protein
beef
Beef liver
bovine protein
beta-lactoglobulin
banyan
ba ji tian
BCAA
casein
Chinese silkvine
Chinese mountain ant
Cyathula
chuchuhuasi
creatine
deer velvet
eurycomanone
egg
Eurycoma Longifolia
ecdysteroids
ecdysterone
Egg protein
fish
guanidinoacetic acid
Ginsenosides
hydroxymethylbutyrate
HMB hydroxymethylbutyrate
Isoleucine
Legume protein
Mineral blend
maral root
Marine protein
Milk Protein
Methylxanthine
Phosphocreatine
Premna
Phytoecdysteroid
Phosphatidic Acid
Quinoa Protein
Safed musli
salt
Sida cordifolia
Shilajit
Turkesterone
Ursolic Acid
Withanolides
Xanthine
Xanthophyll
Other health conditions supported by Casein Peptides
Athletic and Exercise AidsBody Building
Convalescence
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Protein Digestion (poor)
Surgery (healing from)