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How to Buy Optimum Whey Protein

Optimum carries a variety of whey protein powders. It is important that you understand the varieties of whey protein to help you purchase the protein that matches your body type and fitness goals.

  1. Protein Blends

    • Optimum Nitro Core 24 is a blended protein powder combining faster, intermediate and slower absorbing protein sources. Blended proteins give you a more sustained protein digestion than single-source proteins like whey, casein or egg. Because of their versatility, blended protein powders can be taken in the morning, post-workout, between meals or before bed.

    Cooking with Protein

    • If you have ever wanted to add protein to your meal, Optimum 100% Any Whey is the protein for you. Any Whey is fat free and packs 17 grams of blended whey protein into each virtually tasteless 20.5 gram scoop. Add it to pancakes, mashed potatoes, omelets or cereal.

    Weight Gainers

    • Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass is a protein powder specifically formulated for men and women who want to put on weight. A 334 gram serving of chocolate flavored Serious Mass contains 1250 calories, 252 grams of carbohydrates and 50 grams of protein. It is recommended that you take half a serving for one week before you consume an entire serving.

    Added Ingredients

    • Some of Optimum's protein powders contain added ingredients for increased muscle building and better recovery. Glutamine, an amino acid that acts as cellular fuel for the immune system, is added to Optimum Pro Complex. Optimum 2:1:1 Recovery contains BCAAs, or Branched Chain Amino Acids. BCAAs are essential amino acids used to activate protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown.

    Retailers

    • GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and Bodybuilding.com sell Optimum Nutrition products. Many large fitness centers, such as Bally Total Fitness, also sell these products.

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