Product Description: Natural and Artificial Flavors 24 g Protein 10 g Essential Amino Acids 55 servings per gram Slow-release protein Aminogen-fortified product The bigger picture of casein While it is advisable to take protein quickly to help fuel muscle recovery before and after exercise, we At other times, delayed digestion and absorption provides more benefits - such as at bedtime, when the body can tolerate long periods without food. Casein protein is sensitive to acid and thickens in the stomach. Because of these properties, our Gold Standard 100% Casein takes twice as long to break down into its amino acid subcomponents than other proteins. Utilizing only premium micellar casein, we've created a truly slow-acting protein formula. Go beyond the basics. Enriched with 100% micellar casein. 24 grams of slow-acting protein per serving. Contains aminogen digestive enzymes to strengthen the digestive tract. At least 5 grams of BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine). Nearly 5 grams of glutamine and glutamine precursors per scoop.
How to use the product: Using a shaker cup is the easiest and most foolproof way to mix great casein shakes time after time. Add a generous scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein to a shaker cup and fill with 10-12 ounces of your favorite beverage. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds. Tip: Adjust the strength of Gold Standard 100% Casein by adjusting the amount of liquid you use. For a stronger flavor with a little more texture and sweetness, mix one heaping scoop with 8-10 ounces of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. For a slightly less sweet and mild flavor, use 12-14 ounces of liquid per scoop. Blender: Add one heaping scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein to a blender filled with 10-12 ounces of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. Mix for 20-30 seconds. Then add 3-4 ice cubes and mix for another 30 seconds. Shake Your Shake: You can mix up a delicious meal by adding several high-energy ingredients to your shake: fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, bananas, peaches, etc.), peanut butter, flaxseed oil, yogurt, coconut, crushed almonds, etc. Try putting it in. Stack Up Your Shake: Make Gold Standard 100% Casein an even more powerful recovery agent by adding supplements like microcreatine, glutamine, taurine, and instant BCAA powders. Stir with a Spoon: If you forgot your shaker cup or don't have time to use a blender, scoop a generous scoop of Gold Standard 100% Casein into a 10-12 ounce glass filled with cold water, milk, or your favorite beverage. Then mix with a spoon for 30 seconds or until the powder is well mixed. A serving scoop is included, but may sink to the bottom of the container upon delivery.
Ingredients: Micellar casein, cocoa powder (alkali treated), natural and artificial flavors, salt, gum mixture (guar gum, acacia gum, xanthan gum), sunflower and/or soy lecithin, magnesium oxide, acesulfame potassium, sucral. Loss, zinc sulfate monohydrate. Contains: milk and soybeans.
Precautions: Caution: Do not consume this product as the sole source of nutrition. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Contents sold by weight, not volume.
Optimum Nutrition, 100% Casein Gold Standard, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 4 lbs (1818 g)
