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100% Gold Standard Casein Protein Overview
Optimum Nutrition’s 100% Gold Standard Casein is an ultrapure form of micellar casein protein. Each serving provides a huge serving of undenatured muscle-building casein protein with hardly any calories from fat or carbs. Casein is a favorite of both gainers and dieters for its anabolic effects on muscle growth throughout gaining phases and preservation of muscle during dieting phases.
Casein and whey are both derived from milk protein, and each is absorbed and utilized in an entirely different manner. Whey is broken down and absorbed rather quickly after consumption while casein forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract, allowing the component amino acids to be absorbed over a much longer period. Whey is usually taken immediately after a workout to take advantage of its fast absorption while casein is typically taken during other times, especially at night or a couple of hours before a planned workout. This allows amino acids to be delivered during and after workouts and also while you’re asleep, ensuring optimal nitrogen retention in muscles during these important times of recovery.
100% Gold Standard Casein protein can also be taken anytime to provide a consistent stream of anabolic amino acids into the bloodstream, maximizing both hypertrophy and muscular recovery. Optimum Nutrition has set the standard in quality protein, and their 100% micellar casein is no exception.
Casein and whey are both derived from milk protein, and each is absorbed and utilized in an entirely different manner. Whey is broken down and absorbed rather quickly after consumption while casein forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract, allowing the component amino acids to be absorbed over a much longer period. Whey is usually taken immediately after a workout to take advantage of its fast absorption while casein is typically taken during other times, especially at night or a couple of hours before a planned workout. This allows amino acids to be delivered during and after workouts and also while you’re asleep, ensuring optimal nitrogen retention in muscles during these important times of recovery.
100% Gold Standard Casein protein can also be taken anytime to provide a consistent stream of anabolic amino acids into the bloodstream, maximizing both hypertrophy and muscular recovery. Optimum Nutrition has set the standard in quality protein, and their 100% micellar casein is no exception.
100% Gold Standard Casein Protein Description from OPTIMUM NUTRITION
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 thicken in stomach. Because of this, it can take more than twice as long for our Gold Standard 100% Casein to be broken down into its amino acid subcomponents than other proteins. By using only premium micellar casein, we've created a protein formula that's truly time-released.
Allergen Information: Contains Milk, Wheat, And Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients.
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 thicken in stomach. Because of this, it can take more than twice as long for our Gold Standard 100% Casein to be broken down into its amino acid subcomponents than other proteins. By using only premium micellar casein, we've created a protein formula that's truly time-released.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Serving Size 1 Heaping Scoop (34g) Servings Per Container 53 |
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| Amount Per | ||
| Serving | ||
| Calories | 120 | |
| Calories From Fat | 10 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50% | |
| Iron | 0% | |
| Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber | ||
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | ||
| Ingredients: | ||
| Micellar Casein, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen®. | ||
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Chocolate Supreme Serving Size 1 Heaping Scoop (34g) Servings Per Container 53 |
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| Amount Per | ||
| Serving | ||
| Calories | 120 | |
| Calories From Fat | 10 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50% | |
| Iron | 0% | |
| Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber | ||
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | ||
| Ingredients: | ||
| Micellar Casein, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen®. | ||
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Cookies & Cream Serving Size 1 Heaping Scoop (33g) Servings Per Container 55 |
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| Amount Per | ||
| Serving | ||
| Calories | 120 | |
| Calories From Fat | 10 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50% | |
| Iron | 0% | |
| Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber | ||
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | ||
| Ingredients: | ||
| Micellar Casein, Cookie Crumbs (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil Blend, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Flour, Salt, Lecithin, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen®. | ||
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Creamy Vanilla Serving Size 1 Heaping Scoop (33g) Servings Per Container 55 |
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| Amount Per | ||
| Serving | ||
| Calories | 120 | |
| Calories From Fat | 10 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50% | |
| Iron | 0% | |
| Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber | ||
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | ||
| Ingredients: | ||
| Micellar Casein, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Inulin, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin, Sucralose, Aminogen®, FD&C Yellow #5 | ||
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Banana Cream Serving Size 1 Heaping Scoop (33g) Servings Per Container 55 |
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| Amount Per | ||
| Serving | ||
| Calories | 120 | |
| Calories From Fat | 10 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50% | |
| Iron | 0% | |
| Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber | ||
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | ||
| Ingredients: | ||
| Micellar Casein, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Polydextrose, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin, Salt, Malic Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen®., FD&C Yellow #5 | ||
Allergen Information: Contains Milk, Wheat, And Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients.
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.
Warnings: DO NOT USE AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS OR MAINTENANCE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.