Dietary Supplement. 45 g of Protein per serving. Naturally and artificially flavored. A superior blend of why proteins providing over 10 grams of naturally occurring BCAAs. Excellent source of dietary fiber. 25 Vitamins and essential minerals. 45 Serving Economy size. Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling may occur. Serving scoop included‚ but may settle to the bottom during shipping. Incredibly rich silky smooth‚ extremely decadent. Optimum Nutrition's (ON) Whey Gold Meal continues the many advantages of pure whey proteins with taste of your favorite fast food milkshakes. Taste it and you'll have a tough time believing that something this nutritious can be delicious. Unlike other meal replacement products (MRPs) which often contain whole milk an/or soy proteins‚ On Whey Gold Meal uses only the highest quality whey proteins. As millions and millions of satisfied 100% Whey Gold Standard customers will attest‚ quality whey proteins are so good‚ they should be on top of every athlete's list. Here are just a few reasons why: Highest Scoring: not all proteins are created equal. Some are more difficult to digest and absorb. Many are low in one or more of the essential amino acids. Others are poorly assimilated by the body. Protein scoring systems including Biological Value (BV)‚ protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PSAAS)‚ and protein efficiency ratio (PER) are often used to help classify various protein types based on amino acid patterns‚ digestibility‚ and the degree to which the body can actually use the protein for growth and rebuilding. Of all the proteins out there‚ whey proteins rank highest in all measures of protein quality. Whey protein is rich in all eight essential amino acids‚ rapidly digested‚ and easily assimilated. Glutamine & Glutamine Precursors; Comprising over 60% of the total amino acids in the skeletal muscle pool and over 20% of total circulating amino acids‚ glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body. Though glutamine is considered a conditionally essential amino acid (CEAA)‚ stressful conditions like extreme physical exertion may exceed the body's ability to synthesize it from other compounds. When this occurs‚ plasma glutamine levels may fall and the immune system can be suppressed. On Whey gold Meal is a great source of this important amino acid with naturally occurring glutamine and glutamine precursors accounting for over 16% of the total protein per serving. Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs); Whey protein is one of nature's best sources of the three branched chain amino acids: leucine‚ isoleucine‚ and valine. BCAAs are unique in that they can be directly metabolized by muscle tissues to serve as an important fuel source during strenuous physical activity. Unique Microfractions: Whey proteins are actually comprised of several smaller proteins or peptides called microfractions. Among other things‚ scientists believe that these microfractions may aid with appetite control and act as powerful antioxidants‚ making them potentially valuable to athletes and dieters alike. Raid Delivery: Whey proteins are some of the fastest digesting proteins on the planet. This tremendous attribute becomes particularly useful a short time before a workout‚ when you want the nutrients in your system as quickly as possible. Rapid amino acid delivery is also key immediately following your workout‚ when your liver and muscles are primed for recovery and glycogen resynthesis. As you'd expect‚ On Whey Gold Meal is a quick convenient‚ and precise form of nutrition. No measuring‚ minimal cleanup‚ and always just the right amount of calories‚ protein‚ quality carbs‚ an satiating lipids. Additionally‚ On Whey Gold Meal provides 24 vitamins and minerals and 5 grams of dietary fiber in everything. Your whey everyday! On Whey Gold Meal has a very desirable protein-to-carbohydrate ratio that lets you decide how to prepare your shake. To increase the carbohydrate content for additional energy or faster glycogen replenishment‚ simply use fruit juice or nonfat milk in place of some or all of the water. Fresh or frozen fruits also increase the carbohydrate levels and provide important antioxidants and protective phytochemicals. Manufactured in the USA.