Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein - 909g
- 24 g Instantized Blend of Slow-Digesting Casein Based Proteins
- Rich in Highly Anti-Catabolic Micellar Casein
- Over 9 g of BCAAs, Glutamine, and Glutamine Precursors per Scoop
- Aminogen Enhanced
Sometimes slower is better - especially when it comes to the rate of protein digestion. While rapid protein absorption is desirable immediately before or after exercise, delayed release is probably more beneficial throughout the remainder of the day.
Casein proteins are pH sensitive and gel in the acidic environment of the stomach. As a result, it can take more than twice as long for caseins to be broken-down into their amino acid subcomponents than whey and other proteins. Because of their unique time-released qualities, caseins are aptly described as anti-catabolic or muscle-protecting proteins.
- 24 g Instantized Blend of Slow-Digesting Casein Based Proteins
- Rich in Highly Anti-Catabolic Micellar Casein
- Over 9 g of BCAAs, Glutamine, and Glutamine Precursors per Scoop
- Aminogen Enhanced
Container Size: 908g
Serving Size: 1 scoop (32g)
Servings Per Container: 28
Container Size: 1818g
Serving Size: 1 scoop (33g)
Servings Per Container: 55
Amounts Per Serving (based on chocolate flavour)
Energy: 115 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Total Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
Sugars: 1.5 g
Fat: 0.7 g
Saturated fat: 0.3 g
Sodium: 242 mg
Amino Acid Profile Per Serving
Essential Amino Acids (EAAs):
Tryptophan: 292 mg
Valine: 1609 mg
Threonine: 1039 mg
Isoleucine: 1312 mg
Leucine: 2129 mg
Lysine: 1822 mg
Phenylalanine: 1144 mg
Methionine: 644 mg
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (CAAs):
Arginine: 866 mg
Cystine: 79 mg
Tyrosine: 846 mg
Histidine: 688 mg
Proline: 2421 mg
Glutamine & Precursors: 4950 mg
Nonessential Amino Acids (NAAs):
Aspartic Acid: 1589 mg
Serine: 1396 mg
Glycine: 510 mg
Alanine: 664 mg
Ingredients
Micellar Casein [contains Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)], Flavour, Salt, Thickeners (Cellulose Gum, Carageenan Gum, Guar Gum), Masking Agent (contains Dextrin, Flavourings), Sweetener (Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium), Colour (Curcumin), Enzyme Complex (Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, Beta-D-Galactosidase, Lipase)
Directions For Gold Standard 100% Casein:
Using a shaker cup is the easiest and most convenient way to mix up a consistently great casein shake every time. Just add one heaping scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein™ to a shaker cup filled with 10-12 oz of your preferred beverage. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds. TIP: Adjust the intensity of your Gold Standard 100% Casein™ by varying the amount of liquid that you use to prepare it. For a bolder flavor with slightly more body and sweetness, mix one heaping scoop with 8-10 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. For a milder tasting, less sweet shake, use 12-14 oz of liquid per scoop.
BLENDER: Add one heaping scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein™ to a blender filled with 10-12 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. Blend for 20-30 seconds. Then add 3-4 ice cubes and blend for an additional 30 seconds.
SHAKE UP YOUR SHAKE: By adding a few high-energy ingredients to your shake you can blend up a delicious meal: try adding fresh or frozen fruits (strawberries, bananas, peaches, etc.), peanut butter, flaxseed oil, yogurt, coconut, slivered almonds, or other ingredients.
STACK YOUR SHAKE: By adding supplements like Micronized Creatine, Glutamine, Taurine, and/or INSTANTIZED BCAA powders, you can make Gold Standard 100% Casein™ an even more powerful recovery product.
SPOON STIRRED: If you forgot your shaker cup or don't have time to get out the blender, you can just add one heaping scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein™ to a glass filled with 10-12 oz of cold water, milk, or your favorite beverage. Then mix it up with a spoon for about 30 seconds or until powder is dissolved.
SUGGESTED USE: Consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day through a combination of high protein foods and supplements. For best results, consume your daily protein allotment over several small meals spread evenly throughout the day. TIP: Try using "slower" Gold Standard 100% Casein™ with "faster" proteins like Gold Standard 100% Whey™ or Pro Complex® at different times for maximum effectiveness. Take Gold Standard 100% Casein™ immediately before bed and in between meals when delayed protein delivery is desired. Drink Gold Standard 100% Whey™ or Pro Complex® proteins before and immediately after workouts for a rapid "shot" of amino acids.