Gold Standard 100% Casein by Optimum Nutrition is a slow digesting protein powder.
Fast acting protein sources are great for you before and after exercise, whereas slow acting protein sources are more beneficial to you before sleep when you aren’t going to eat for a while.
This means when you have a Gold Standard 100% Casein protein shake it takes a longer time for your body to break down the proteins for your body to utilise.
Gold Standard 100% Casein has only one protein source, Micellar Casein.
ON Gold Standard 100% Casein will give you 24 grams of protein in the 34 gram serve.
Here is a bit of information about the supplement brand Optimum Nutrition for you.
Optimum Nutrition or ON as they are called sometimes is an American Protein Supplement Company that is owned by Glanbia.
Glanbia is a global nutritional and cheese ingredients group based in the USA.
The history of ON can be traced back to 1986 and they gone through many transitions and owners too, but they still strive to provide affordable, distinctive, and premium quality protein products.
All this while keeping up to date with customer needs and supplement market needs at the same time.
The best selling protein powder for Optimum Nutrition is in the Gold Standard range that the 100% Casein is in too, you can see this best selling protein powder here.
Here are some of the key points of Gold Standard 100% Casein by ON for you;
- One source of protein, Micellar Casein
- 9 different flavours
- Sustained release protein powder
- Helps replenish muscle glycogen stores
- 24 grams of protein per 34 gram serve
- Mixes well
- Great tasting flavours
- Banned substance tested
- Great for nighttime recovery
- Nearly 5 grams of naturally occurring Glutamine
- Nearly 5 grams of naturally occurring BCAAs
- Delivers nutrients for up to 8 hours
- Supports muscle recovery
- Only 1 gram of sugar per serve
When to use Gold Standard 100% Casein
Gold Standard 100% Casein by ON is best used in between meals if needed and also at night before sleep.
You can still use this protein powder after you exercise if you need to, but bear in mind it is a slow release protein so the nutrients will take a bit longer to get where they are needed.
Ingredients in Gold Standard 100% Casein
This is the ingredient list for the Chocolate Supreme flavour of Gold Standard 100% Casein.
Micellar Casein, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen.
Allergen Information for Gold Standard 100% Casein.
Contains Milk, Wheat, and Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients.
Nutritional Information of Gold Standard 100% Casein
Serves per Container 907gm 2lbs
26 Serves
Serving Size 34g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 10
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 190mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fibre 1g
Sugars 1g
Protein 24g
Ingredients
Micellar Casein, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk, Wheat, and Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients.
Flavours of Gold Standard 100% Casein
Gold Standard 100% Casein is available in nine flavours for you currently.
These flavours are across the natural flavours and also artificially flavoured powders.
The natural flavoured Gold Standard 100% Casein has no artificial flavours, sweeteners, and colours.
Chocolate Cake Batter
Banana Cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chocolate Supreme
Cookie Dough
Cookies and Cream
Creamy Vanilla
Mint Chocolate Chip
Strawberry
Sizes of Gold Standard 100% Casein
Gold Standard 100% Casein has three different sizes.
These are the 907gm / 2lbs, and the 1.83kg / 4lbs sizes in the tubs.
Also there is the 3 Pack Sachet you can buy that has 3 serves of this protein powder for you.
These are handy if you are traveling.
Where can I buy Gold Standard 100% Casein?
Gold Standard 100% Casein by Optimum Nutrition is available from many different places.
You can choose either to shop online, or go to your local shop to purchase.
If you have a local Supplement Store, Health Food Shop, Pharmacy or Chemist that do stock a range of protein powders, there is a fair chance they will have Gold Standard 100% Casein.
