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Product features.
A good fit for Comparing a milk-derived casein shake with other ways to meet daily protein needs.
- The checked ingredients identify micellar casein as 88% of the powder and name milk among the allergens.
- The Cookies & Cream table declares 24 g protein per 33 g serving, making the nutrient amount available for comparison.
- The photographed tub identifies the flavour, 924 g net weight and 28 servings, distinguishing the selected pack from larger tubs.
- Casein supplies dietary protein for normal muscle maintenance; the useful amount depends on total food intake and the training goal.
Contains milk and soy, plus sweeteners. Flavour-specific nutrition differs, and a slow-digesting protein does not establish an added benefit from compulsory bedtime use.
Read the ingredient evidence.
Casein protein — Casein supplies complete protein; human research does not establish universal superiority of bedtime timing. Benefits, women’s context & cautions
These findings concern the stated ingredient or studied preparation. The finished formula and retail version may differ.
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The details that matter.
- Checked flavour
- Cookies & Cream
- Photographed pack
- 924 g; 28 servings
- Checked serving
- 33 g powder provides 24 g protein
- Protein source
- Micellar casein, 88% of the listed powder
- Added minerals
- 94.8 mg magnesium and 2.5 mg zinc per checked 33 g serving
- Sweeteners
- Sucralose and acesulfame K
- Check milk and soy allergens and the received flavour ingredients; the brand also lists possible cross-contact allergens.
- The retailer includes older 908 g box text while the main photograph and current manufacturer table say 924 g. Confirm the pack supplied.
- Count protein in the whole diet. A milk allergy or prescribed protein restriction requires individual assessment.
- Use each flavour's own nutrition panel; the amounts here describe Cookies & Cream rather than every option.
Cycling & duration.
Ingredient timeframes describe the cited preparation; they do not establish a cycle for every finished formula.
Casein protein
- On/off pattern
- No on/off cycle is required for a protein food; use depends on the dietary gap.
- Duration & evidence
- There is no fixed course. A small daytime-versus-bedtime casein study followed training for 10 weeks; that was not a maximum safe-use period.
- When to review
- Reassess total daily protein when diet, training, body weight or a prescribed nutrition plan changes.
- Bedtime use is optional; the comparison trial did not establish a need to reserve casein for a particular daily window.
- A milk allergy or medically restricted protein intake changes suitability regardless of how long a supplement has been used.
Duration sources: Daytime versus nighttime casein: 10-week training study · ISSN: protein and exercise position stand. Checked 2026-11-06.
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How we assessed it.
Exact Amazon UK destination, product photographs and published specifications checked on 6 November 2026. Descriptions distinguish observed label details from retailer claims and conflicts. Gram Health has not physically tested this product.
Retailer source: Amazon UK: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein, Cookies & Cream · Details checked 2026-11-06.
Optimum Nutrition UK: Cookies & Cream 924 g casein table
ISSN: dietary protein and exercise context
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