OPTIMUM NUTRITION – 100% GOLD STANDARD ISOLATE

To create GOLD STANDARD 100% ISOLATE, we start by selecting only the highest quality whey protein which undergoes a series of sophisticated filtration processes to ‘isolate’ out excess fat, cholesterol and sugar. A portion of this Whey Protein Isolate is then hydrolyzed – broken down into smaller chains of amino acids – for easier digestion. The final product is a fast digesting complete protein containing no more than 1 gram of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fat and more than 80% pure protein per serving. We put in the hard work to assure super quality, so you can focus on achieving ambitious performance goals.

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WHAT’S IN IT?

HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN

Hydrolyzed Whey Protein can provide Super-Protein nutrition, and its benefits are especially noteworthy for people who experience digestive discomfort (gas and/or bloating) or have trouble digesting other food proteins.

ULTRA PURE FOR ULTRA RESULTS

Get maximum results with minimal ingredients. Using a series of sophisticated separation processes, excess fat, cholesterol, sugars, and other materials are removed so that simply 0 grams of total fat and 1 gram of carbohydrates remain and at least 80% Protein per serving. The result is a delicious, ultra-pure hydrolyzed whey protein isolate designed to get into your body rapidly, so your muscles can rebuild.

BCAA’S (BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS)

BCAA’s (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) are essential in supporting muscle recovery and function as they help stimulate protein synthesis resulting in muscle growth, as well as aid in the supply of energy to the muscle during exercise. GOLD STANDARD 100% ISOLATE™ has 5.5g of Naturally Occurring BCAAs. Branched-Chain Amino Acids are made up of three specific and essential amino acids (EAA’s): L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine. Not only do these essential amino acids help in building muscle, they may also help in the prevention of muscle breakdown.

They also have an amazing anti-catabolic function preventing muscle breakdown. They achieve this by decreasing the activity of the protein breakdown pathways as well as decreasing the expression of several complexes involved in protein breakdown. This means that Branched-Chain Amino Acids not only increase the body’s rate of protein synthesis, but prevents muscle catabolism and breakdown, giving a two pronged approach to building, and most importantly sustaining, lean muscle mass.

ADDED GLUTAMINE

GOLD STANDARD 100% ISOLATE™ contains 4.3g of naturally occuring Glutamine and Glutamic Acid that accelerates muscle growth and aids in recovery by prevent DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) .Glutamine is also an energy source for intestinal and immune cells. It also helps maintain the barrier between the intestines and the rest of your body and aids with proper growth of intestinal cells.

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue, but can become depleted during intense exercise – which decreases strength and lengthens recovery. Glutamine also plays an important role in protein synthesis (the creation of muscle tissue) and for best results needs to be in a positive balance.
On top of that, Glutamine is the major component in the immune factor Glutathione, a deficiency of which often leaves hard-training athletes vulnerable to colds or infections.
Athletes and bodybuilders most often take supplemental L-Glutamine before, during, and after training to improve endurance, reduce muscle breakdown, and accelerate recovery.

NATURALLY OCCURING EAA’S (ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS)

For the athlete or bodybuilder who takes recovery seriously Gold Standard 100% Isolate™ formula packs 9 amino acids necessary for growing new and preserving existing muscle mass GOLD STANDARD 100% ISOLATE™ contains 11.4 Grams of Naturally Occurring Essential Amino Acids. Do not confuse EAA’s with BCAA. Although both are needed by the body and only provided via nutrition or supplementation, EAA’s are a complete protein source, whereas BCAA are not. Research indicates that EAA’s are best used as part of your pre-workout routine, while BCAA’s are most beneficial post workout due to their higher doses.

Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) are the 9 amino acids that the body does not make and must get through food or supplementation. All of the EAAs must be present in the body to make muscle protein and promote muscle growth, recovery and repair.

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