Fast digesting proteins are great when you're taking a protein immediately after a workout, however slow digesting proteins are what's needed to fuel muscle recovery, including right before bedtime when the body does most of it's recovery. Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% Casein is a great protein for between meals or before bed. It's packed with 24 grams of slow digesting casein protein and contains over 9 grams of amino acids.
Mix a scoop with 10-12 ounces of cold water or milk.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (37.5g)
Servings Per Container 48
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat .5g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 280mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
Protein 24g
Calcium 530mg
Iron 1.3mg
Potassium 210mg
*Not a Significant Source of Trans Fat and Vitamin D
*The % Daily value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients: Micellar Casein, Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor, Salt, Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Dried Honey, Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A).
Store in a cool dry place after opening. Serving scoop is inside but may settle to the bottom.
Antonio J, Ellerbroek A, Peacock C, Silver T. Casein Protein Supplementation in Trained Men and Women: Morning versus Evening. Int J Exerc Sci. 2017;10(3):479-486. Published 2017 May 1.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421981/
Gorissen SHM, Burd NA, Kramer IF, van Kranenburg J, Gijsen AP, Rooyackers O, van Loon LJC. Co-ingesting milk fat with micellar casein does not affect postprandial protein handling in healthy older men. Clin Nutr. 2017 Apr;36(2):429-437. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2015.12.011. Epub 2015 Dec 24. PMID: 26774526.
