Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein
Optimum Nutrition Casein Protein delivers 24 g of slower digesting casein proteins. Casein protein are pH sensitive. While rapid protein absorption is desirable immediately before or after exercise, delayed release is probably more beneficial throughout the remainder of the day & especially last thing at night.
Compared to some other proteins, it could take more than twice as long as Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein to be broken down into its amino acid subcomponents. Optimum Nutrition uses only premium micellar casein as their protein source. This ensures you are getting the finest casein protein ingredients when choosing this night time protein. Optimum Nutrition's protein formula sets the standard for slow digesting protein support.
When to use Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein?
Casein protein is ideal for use in between meals and before bed. Casein protein is sometimes known as "night time" protein because it's ideal to have just before you go to bed. Optimum Nutrition has you covered day and night. Try Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Standard before and immediately after workouts. Then use Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Gold Standard between meals and before bed for prolonged, sustained protein and amino acid coverage.
How much Optimum Nutrition Casein should I take?
To encourage a positive nitrogen balance, consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day from a combination of high protein foods and supplements. For even better results, consume your daily protein allotment over several small meals spread evenly throughout the day.
Top Rate Flavours Include;
- Strawberry
- Vanilla
- Cookies and Cream
- Chocolate
Supplement Facts for Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein:
Serving Size: 1 Heaping Scoop(31g)
Servings Per Container: 29
Amount Per Serving of Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein % Daily Value
Calories 120
Calories From Fat 10
Total Fat 1g 2%*
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%*
Cholesterol 10mg 3%*
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%*
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%*
Sugars 1g Protein 23g 46%*
Calcium 450mg 45%*
Sodium 250mg 10%* Aminogen® 23mg
Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
Tryptophan 280mg
Valine 1542mg
Threonine 996mg
Isoleucine 1257mg
Leucine 2040mg
Lysine 1746mg
Phenylalanine 1096mg
Methionine 617mg
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (CAAs)
Arginine 830mg
Cystine 76mg
Tyrosine 811mg
Histidine 659mg
Proline 2320mg
Glutamine & Precursors 4744mg
Nonessential Amino Acids (NAAs)
Aspartic Acid 1523mg
Serine 1338mg Glycine 489mg
Alanine 636mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients in Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein:
Protein Blend (Micellar Casein, Calcium Caseinate), Cocoa(Processed With Alkali), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Sucralose Allergen Information: This Product Contains Dairy (Casein) Reduction.
Disclaimer: The nutrition facts and weight listed above are a guideline only and are supplied as a courtesy to our customers. The nutrition facts are based on one particular flavour and were current and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time they were entered. Some flavours may be different in terms of nutritional information, servings per container and weight. Please note that manufacturers often change formulas or ingredients without notifying us.
