Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Casein Protein wins 2 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
30-40g before bed
30-60 minutes before bed, Between meals for sustained protein
Micellar Casein powder
480-500mg extract or 240ml (8oz) juice twice daily
Morning and evening, Before/after exercise for recovery
Concentrated Montmorency tart cherry extract (capsules)
Overnight
2-4 weeks
4-8 hours
Always
1-2 weeks
Same day/next day
1-3 days
N/A
Effects of supplementation with milk protein on glycemic parameters: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Nutrition journal (2023) · Meta analysis · n=1851
The findings of this study suggest that supplementation with MP may improve glycemic control in adults by reducing the values of fasting insulin, FBG, and HOMA-IR.
Pre-Sleep Casein Supplementation, Metabolism, and Appetite: A Systematic Review
Nutrients (2021) · Systematic review · n=11
However, it remains unclear what the effect of this nutritional strategy is on non-muscular parameters such as metabolism and appetite in both healthy and unhealthy populations.
Pre-sleep protein ingestion to improve the skeletal muscle adaptive response to exercise training
Nutrients (2019) · Systematic review · n=387
Pre-sleep protein enhances training adaptations
Effects of dietary supplements on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a systematic review
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2023) · Systematic review · n=1043
Nitrate-rich beetroot concentrate can attenuate performance decrease in the days following matches.
Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2021) · Meta analysis
No effect on exercise performance following consumption of foods rich in L-citrulline was identified (SMD=-0.03, p=0.24).
Efficacy, acceptability, and tolerability of all available treatments for insomnia in the elderly: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica (2020) · Meta analysis · n=6832
Insufficient evidence exists on which intervention is more efficacious for elderly patients with insomnia.
Casein Protein has a higher evidence score (9/10 vs 8.5/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
Both Casein Protein and Tart Cherry score equally (85) for speed up recovery.
No known interactions between Casein Protein and Tart Cherry have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.