Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein, Chocolate Peanut Butter (4 lb (1818 g))
Prolong sustainability of the protein in muscles is advantageous and is cornerstone of Natural 100% Casein Protein. Delayed digestion and absorption of protein is as important and effective as prompt assimilation. Because of its unique "time-released" qualities this energy preserving formula helps you protect your muscles and avoid muscle fatigue.
Features and Benefits:
- Infuses time released energy
- Protects muscles thoroughly
- Helps avoid muscle fatigue
- 24 g of micellar casein
- 9 g of BCAAs, Glutamine
- Digests & absorbs slowly
Natural 100% Casein Protein is pH sensitive and has a propensity to thicken in the stomach. As a corollary, it takes significantly long time to be broken down into its amino acid subcomponents as other proteins. Casein protein is ideal for use in between meals and before bed. It is sometimes known as "night time" protein because it's ideal to have just before you go to bed.
Designed with 24 g of instantized, slow-digesting and anti-catabolic micellar casein, Natural 100% Casein Protein contains Over 9 g of BCAAs, Glutamine, and Glutamine Precursors. It is Aminogen Enhanced and also free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, and synthetic colors.
Ingredient Details:
Micellar casein, natural and artificial flavors, polydextrose, lecithin, gum blend (cellulose gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan), salt, malic acid, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, aminogen, FD&C yellow #5.
Contains milk and soy (lecithin) ingredients.
Suggested Use:
Shaker: 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 your shaker cup and then pour in 10-12 oz of your preferred beverage. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds.
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.
Cautions:
Do not use as a sole source of nutrition for weight loss or maintenance. Keep out of reach of children. Check with a qualified healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing a baby or under 18 years of age. Nutritional content and ingredients may vary between Natural 100% Casein Protein flavors. Store in a cool, dry place.
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Nutritional Facts
Each Serving Size provides:
| Ingredients | Dosage | % in DV* |
| Calories | 120 | |
| Calories from Fat | 10 | |
| Total Fat | 1 g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24 g | * |
| Vitamin A | | 0% |
| Vitamin C | | 0% |
| Calcium | | 60% |
| Iron | | 4% |
| Typical Amino Acid Profile | | |
| 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 (NAAs) | | |
| 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 | * |
*Daily Value not established.
**Percent DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.