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“Eat, sleep and nutrition. And that should be your foundation.”
Professor Shona Halson - Expert in recovery
“Refuel with carbohydrate, repair with protein, rehydrate with your fluids and then sleep is a huge one. So these are kind of our non-negotiables of recovery.”
Clare Farrell - Expert in nutrition for team sports
Watch full discussion“The training that they do is fantastic, but all the good stuff actually happens in recovery.”
Professor Stu Philips - Expert in Protein
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How does Protein support your performance?
Why is Whey Protein Isolate a Superior Ingredient? Extra Filtered, Rapidly Absorbed
Filtration
Absorption
Repair
Muscle growth
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Are Mainstream Protein Guidelines Too Low for Performance?
Debunking the Top 3 Protein Myths
Recovery Trends: From Ice Baths to Whey Protein – What Really Works?
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Protein Guidelines Part I
Protein guidelines are keeping you weak
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Protein Guidelines Part II
Marketing or Muscle?
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Protein Guidelines Part III
Recovery Scores
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Curious about your daily protein?
Find out with our Protein Calculator
- How much protein per day you need.
- Tailored recommendations for carbohydrates, fats, and calories based on your training goals.
- What Optimum Nutrition products are best suited to unlock more from your training and exercise.
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Different types of Protein
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
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Protein (g)
24 grams
24 grams
24 grams
Calories (per scoop)
485 kJ/116 kcal
483 kJ/115 kcal
551 kJ/132 kcal
Sugar (per scoop)
1 grams
1.1 grams
0.2 grams
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