Gold Standard 100% Casein by Optimum Nutrition

🔹 Product Overview

• Brand: Optimum Nutrition (ON)

• Product Type: Micellar Casein Protein Powder

• Main Goal: Provides a slow and steady release of amino acids, ideal for nighttime recovery and preventing muscle breakdown during fasting periods (like sleep).

🔹 Key Features

• Protein per Serving: ~24g of casein protein

• Protein Source: 100% Micellar Casein

• Calories per Scoop: ~120 kcal (varies by flavor)

• Carbs: ~3g per serving

• Fat: ~1g

• Sugars: ~1g

• BCAAs: ~5g naturally occurring

• Glutamine & Precursors: ~5g

🔹 Benefits

✅ Slow-digesting protein — takes up to 7–8 hours to absorb
✅ Anti-catabolic effect — helps prevent muscle breakdown overnight
✅ Perfect bedtime shake for muscle recovery while sleeping
✅ High-quality micellar casein (not caseinate blends)
✅ Creamier, thicker texture — can be used to make pudding-like desserts