What is the difference in digestion speed between proteins?
Not all proteins digest at the same rate, which can affect how and when you use them:
- Whey Isolate: Digests the fastest, making it ideal for post-workout recovery when your muscles need rapid amino acids.
- Whey Concentrate: Absorbs a little more gradually, still great for daily use or after training.
- Casein: The slowest-digesting protein, providing a steady release of amino acids for up to 6–8 hours — perfect before bed or between meals.
- Plant-based proteins: Vary depending on the source (e.g. pea protein is moderately fast, while hemp is slower).