Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein French Vanilla

Formula re: Contains

The true strength 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 goes for hours without food. Casein proteins are acid sensitive and tend to thicken in the stomach. Because of this, it can take more than twice as long for our Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein to be broken down into its amino acid subcomponents than other proteins. Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein is also free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, and synthetic colors and uses only premium micellar caseins to create a protein formula that's truly time-released.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein is also free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, and synthetic colors and uses only premium micellar caseins to create a protein formula that's truly time-released.

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

Optimum Nutrition True Strength

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in the USA in our NSF GMP registered facility This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin

General Statements: All Other Content

Naturally occurring amino acid profile Essential amino acids (EAAs) Tryptophan Valine Nearly 5g BCAAs Threonine Isoleucine Nearly 5g BCAAs Leucine Nearly 5g BCAAs Lysine Phenylalanine Methionine 9.6 G Conditionally essential amino acids (CAAs) Arginine Cystine Tyrosine Histidine Glutamine & glutamic acid 10.3 G Nonessential amino acids (NAAs) Aspartic acid Serine Glycine Alanine 4.1 G Typical amounts per serving

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Beyond the basics No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or synthetic colors.

Formula re: Contains

Loaded with micellar casein. 24 grams of time-released protein per serving. Nearly 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 Natural 100% Casein with "faster" proteins like Natural 100% Whey Gold Standard or Natural Pro Complex at different times for maximum effectiveness. Take Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein immediately before bed and in-between meals when delayed protein delivery is desired. Drink Natural 100% Whey Gold Standard or Natural Pro Complex proteins before and immediately after workouts for a rapid "shot" of amino acids.

General Statements: All Other Content

Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping.

Formula re: Contains

French vanilla Naturally flavored 24g Protein 9.6g Essential amino acids 4g Sugar Slow-acting protein

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No artificial flavors or sweeteners

General Statements: All Other Content

Calories: 2,000 Total fat less than 65g Sat. fat less than 20g Cholesterol less than 300mg Sodium less than 2,400mg Total carbohydrate 300g Dietary fiber 25g Protein 50g Calories: 2,500 Total fat less than 80g Sat. fat less than 25g Cholesterol less than 300mg Sodium less than 2,400mg Total carbohydrate 375g Dietary fiber 30g Protein 65g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4

Precautions re: Allergies

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Shaker: Using a shaker cup is the easiest and most convenient way to mix up a consistently great casein shake every time. Just add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein to your shaker cup and then pour in 10-12 oz of your preferred beverage. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds. Tip: Adjust the intensity of your Gold Standard Natural 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 scoop with 8-12 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. For a milder tasting, less sweet shake, use 12-14 oz. liquid per scoop. Blender: Add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard Natural 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 Natural 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 rounded scoop of Gold Standard Natural 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.optimum healht.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. Check with a qualified healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or under 18 years of age.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Check with a qualified healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or under 18 years of age.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Contents sold by weight not volume.