Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein

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Description

THE BIGGER PICTURE OF CASEIN
Rapid protein use is desirable immediately before and after exercise to help refuel recovering muscles, but delayed digestion and absorption may be more beneficial at other times – including bedtime when your body typically goes for hours without food. Casein proteins are acid sensitive and tend to thicken in the stomach. Because of this, it can take more than twice as long for our Gold Standard 100% Casein to be broken down into it’s amino acid subcomponents than other proteins. By blending premium micellar and calcium caseins, we’ve created a protein formula that’s truly time-released.

BEYOND THE BASICS

• Loaded with Micellar Casein.
• 24 grams of time-released protein per serving.
• Contains AMINOGEN® digestive enzymes to enhance utilization.
• Over 5 grams of BCAAs (Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine).
• Nearly 5 grams of Glutamine & glutamine precursors in every scoop.

PRODUCT DIRECTIONS / ADDITIONAl INFO

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 100% Whey Gold Standard™ 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 100% Whey Gold Standard™ or Pro Complex™ proteins before and immediately after workouts for a rapid “shot” of amino acids.

SHAKER: Bringing a shaker cup with you to the gym is the best way to get a powerful dose of protein immediately after your workout. Just add one heaping scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein to your shaker cup and then pour 10-12 oz of your preferred beverage. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds. Don’t have a shaker cup? Visit www.optimumnutrition.com and order a custom shaker, or visit your local health food store or gym.

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 post-workout 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.

Contains Milk and Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients.

NOTICE: DO NOT USE AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS OR MAINTENANCE.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Contents sold by weight not volume.

Other Ingredients

REVIEWING FLAVOR ONLY

Ok so I'm not getting all the comments from others about how good this tastes.

I'm currently using this myself. I've had a serving each night for the past 2 weeks. Can't really say whether or not it's doing its job, however, I've decided to finally break my silence on this god awful flavor. Does not taste like chocolate. Does not taste like peanut butter. Of course I wasn't expecting it to taste like a Reese's peanut butter cup, nor was I expecting it to taste like I licked an ashtray. I swear it tastes like cigarette ashes more than anything.

This flavor has a bold essence of a motel room that permits heavy smoking. Take my word people. Don't wanna have to say "I told you so". Cannot wait til I run out of this. Terrible terrible flavor. Anything must be better than this.

January 19, 2014

I use this every night before bed to help with protein synthesis and metabolism while I'm sleeping. Not to mention I also use it to get my extra daily dose of protein with meals. Tastes great and it usually lasts me longer than an entire month with my usage so the value is ok for me.

November 5, 2013

I have never used casein before but I was told I should try it for night time, plus I am always looking for non meat protein options. Maybe I'm not fully aware of what casein is supposed to look like or taste like but this is not good. It does not mix in a blender bottle and it has the texture of pancake batter. I am going to stick with my whey protein, even at night.

September 9, 2013

Good change of pace

I like a casein protein for before bed and this one tastes good and is nice to have a different flavor.