100% Casein Protein from Optimum NutritionBy now, just about everyone recognizes the importance of using a high-qulity protein powder to feed your muscles the essential nutrients your need to support growth. The protein experts at Optimum Nutrition understand that when it comes to the rate of pretein digestion, sometimes slower is better. Generally, rapid protein absorption may be desirable immediately before or after exercise, and this would be an ideal time for whey protein powder, but throughout the remainder of the day having a protein that digest more slowly and has what we refer to as a delayed release is probably more beneficial. This is where Optimum Nutrition 100 percent Casein Protein comes in.
You see, Casein proteins are by their very nature pH sensitive. This means they gel when they are inside the acidic environment of the stomach. Because of this, it can take more than twice as long for caseins to be broken-down into their amino acid subcomponents than whey and other proteins. Because of their unique time-released qualities, caseins are aptly described as anti-catabolic or muscle-protecting proteins. Smart athletes and trainers understand that they should ideally be using a fast-absorbing protein like whey immediately before and after training, and a slower absorbing protein like casein during non-training days and other parts of the day.
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Nutritional content may vary between 100% Casein Protein flavors. Serving
Size: 1 Heaping Teaspoon (31g) Servings Per Container: - 29 % 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
Typical Amino Acid Profile(milligrams per serving) Tryptophan 280 Valine 1542
Threonine 996 Isoleucine 1257 Leucine 2040 Lysine 1746 Phenylalanine 1096
Methionine 617 Conditionally Essential Amino Acids(CAAs) Arginine 830 Cystine 76
Tyrosine 811 Histidine 659 Proline 2320 Glutamine & Precursors 4744 Nonessential
Amino Acids(NAAs) Aspartic Acid 1523 Serine 1338 Glycine 489 Alanine 636
Ingredients: Protein Blend (Micellar Casein, Calcium Caseinate), Cocoa
(processed with alkali), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend
(Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Sucralose. Daily Value not
established.
Suggested Use: Use 100% Casein Protein first thing in the morning,
immediately before bed, in place of small meals, and/or any other time when
delayed protein absorption is desired. 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.
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