Gold Standard 100% Casein Creamy Vanilla

Formula re: Contains

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 the 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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ON The Bigger Picture Copyright 2008 Optimum Nutrition, Inc.

General Statements: All Other Content

www.optimumnutrition.com Typical Amino Acid Profile (milligrams per serving) Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) Tryptophan 292 Valine 1609 Threonine 1039 Isoleucine 1312 Leucine 2129 Lysine 1822 Phenylalanine 1144 Methionine 644 Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (CAAs) Arginine 866 Cystine 79 Tyrosine 846 Histidine 688 Proline 2421 Glutamine & Precursors 4950 Nonessential Amino Acids (NAAs) Aspartic Acid 1589 Serine 1396 Glycine 510 Alanine 664

Formula re: Contains

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Formula re: Contains

Creamy Vanilla Naturally and artificially flavored 24 g Protein 10 g BCAAs Glutamine & Precursors Slow-acting Protein AminoGen Enhanced

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: 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 your shaker cup and then add 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.

General Statements: All Other Content

Don't have a shaker cup? Visit www.optimumnutrition.com and order a custom shaker, or visit your local health food store or gym.

Precautions re: All Other

Notice: Do not use as a sole source of nutrition for weight loss or maintenance.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Contents sold by weight not volume. Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping.

Precautions re: Allergies

Allergen information: Contains milk and soy (Lecithin) ingredients.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Aminogen is a registered trademark of Triarco Industries, Inc.

General Statements: All Other Content

Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

0 g Sugar