100% Casein Protein Vanilla 4lb (2730259)

Optimum: 100% Casein Creamy Vanilla 4lb

Sometimes slower is better - especially when it comes to the rate of protein digestion. While rapid protein absorption is desirable immediately before or after exercise delayed release is probably more beneficial throughout the remainder of the day. Casein proteins are pH sensitive and gel in the acidic environment of the stomach. As a result 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. Beyond the Basics 24 g Instantized Blend of Slow-Digesting Casein-Based Proteins Rich in Highly Anti-Catabolic Micellar Casein Over 9 g of BCAAs Glutamine and Glutamine Precursors per Scoop Only 3-4 g of Carbs

Optimum Nutrition - 100% Casein Gold Standard Creamy Vanilla - 4 lbs.

Optimum Nutrition - 100% Casein Gold Standard Creamy Vanilla - 4 lbs. (1818 g) Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Gold Standard Creamy Vanilla Protein is slow-acting and aminogen enhanced. Sometimes slower is better - especially when it comes to the rate of protein digestion. While rapid protein absorption is desirable immediately before or after exercise, delayed release is probably more beneficial throughout the remainder of the day. Casein proteins are pH sensitive and gel in the acidic environment of the stomach. As a result, 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. Beyond the Basics Loaded with 100% Micellar Casein 24 grams of time-released protein per serving Contains Aminogen digestive enzymes to enhance utilization Over 5 grams of BCAAs (Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine) Nearly 5 grams of Glutamine & glutamine precursors in every scoop More than 5 grams of BCAAs The Bigger Picture of CaseinRapid 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 the stomach. Because of this, it can take more than twice as long for Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% Casein to be broken down into its amino acid subcomponents than other proteins. By using only premium micellar casein, they've created a protein formula that's truly time-released. About Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition, Inc. (ON) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia, a leading international cheese and nutritional ingredients group.