Both types of protein shakes boosted muscle protein building similarly in young men, whether they were resting or exercising after drinking them.

Even though these protein shakes had less amino acids than previously thought necessary, they still effectively boosted muscle protein building in young men.

Young men who drank a β-lactoglobulin protein shake had higher blood leucine levels over time than those who drank regular whey protein, but their muscles built protein at the same rate.

Young men who drank β-lactoglobulin had higher levels of branched-chain and essential amino acids in their blood over time compared to those who drank regular whey protein.

For young guys who work out regularly, drinking a shake with 20g of any kind of milk protein (like whey or casein) plus 45g of carbs after a combo of strength and cardio exercise helps build muscle just the same — it doesn’t matter which protein they pick.

When young men consumed β-lactoglobulin, their blood leucine levels peaked higher than when they consumed regular whey protein.