NOW Sports Whey Isolate – Premium Quality Protein!
NOW Sports Whey Isolate – a Premium Quality Protein Powder! Whey isolate is the premier protein – it doesn’t get any better than that. In this special edition of Supplement Spotlight – Brand Focus, we’re looking at NOW, one of the most reputable supplement companies in the business. This is a company and a product that redefines quality. With that said, let’s dive right in!
What Is NOW Sports Whey Isolate?
NOW Sports Whey Isolate is an extremely high quality protein that is bioavailable and easily digested. Whey isolate protein has a high content of naturally occurring BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids). It also has the highest biological value (BV) of any protein source – superior in essential amino acid content to casein, milk, beef, and plant protein sources. When it comes to a pure, high quality protein, NOW Whey Isolate can’t be beat!
As a brand NOW always has several certifications for its products. Their whey isolate is no different – it’s tested for banned substances (with the Informed Sport seal) and GMP quality-assured. It’s non-GMO, keto-friendly, corn-free, egg-free, and soy-free. Finally, there are no artificial sweeteners. Instead, it’s sweetened with organic stevia.
A Brief Look At NOW
NOW Foods is a family (and employee) owned manufacturer of natural supplements, vitamins, health foods, and (as NOW Sports) sports nutrition products. NOW was founded in 1968 by Elwood Richard, and is manufactured in the USA. They have an established reputation for making affordable yet high-quality products. In fact, NOW manufactures over 1,400 products, and they maintain an extensive in-house testing program for safety and quality.
A Quick Look At NOW Sports Whey Isolate
| NOW Sports Whey Isolate | ||
| Benefits | Product Highlights | |
| Fast digesting protein | Unflavored features only 2 ingredients | |
| Premium quality | Certified quality | |
| 24-25g per serving (depending on flavor) | Low sodium | |
| High BCAA content | Zero sugar | |
Let’s Look At The Ingredients
1 Serving = 1 Scoop
Sodium – 45 mg(unflavored) / 85 mg (chocolate) / 50 mg (vanilla)
Carbohydrates – 1 Gram (unflavored) / 2 Grams / 2 Grams (vanilla)
Sugar – 0 Grams (unflavored) / 0 Grams (chocolate) / 0 Grams (vanilla)
Fiber – 0 Grams / 2 Grams (chocolate) / 1 Gram (vanilla)
Cholesterol – 10 mg (unflavored) / 5 mg (chocolate) / 5 mg (vanilla)
Whey Protein Isolate – 25 Grams (unflavored) / 24 Grams (flavored)
This is the purest form of whey protein and has the least amount of lactose and fat. Whey isolate generally consists of at least 90% protein. Despite the onslaught of plant protein powders, whey protein is still the highest quality protein you can buy. (1)
NOW Sports Whey Isolate has a high BCAA content, with 2400 – 3000 mg of leucine (depending on flavor) per serving. Of course, of all the amino acids, leucine is the most anabolic because it stimulates protein synthesis, a muscle growth trigger.
When it comes to Whey Isolate, and protein powders in general, there are several methods used to determine quality. One common method is biological value, or BV, which is the measure of the efficiency of a protein – how the body absorbs and uses it.
Back in the day, egg white protein was the standard with a BV of 100 (I still remember buying milk & egg protein powder, as well as egg white protein powder back in the late 80s). That changed when the first whey protein hit the market in the 90s. Depending on the type of whey protein, the BV can be as high as 170. To overcome the dominance of 100% egg white protein, and establish whey as the new protein King, this was used as a key selling point when whey was introduced.
How Do I Use It?
The best way to use NOW Sports Whey Isolate is to add 1 level scoop to 8 oz. of cold water, milk, or your favorite juice (you can add it to any beverage). Shake, blend, or stir. You can also bake with it – the unflavored may be best suited for this purpose. You can also add any flavor to yogurt or oatmeal.
As always, I suggest timing your protein intake evenly throughout the day. I know some “experts” claim protein timing is a myth, but common sense says you’re going to eat/drink throughout your day, right? Who eats 1 or 2 huge meals a day? Therefore, have a serving of protein every time you eat a meal, and you can drink 1-2 shakes as part of an in-between meal snack, or when you don’t have time to eat a meal.
Stack Suggestions
Here are several Stacks centered around NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate.
Stack # 1
- NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate
- Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode – This is without a doubt one of the best Pre’s on the market. It’s the pre-workout that singlehandedly forced the industry to dramatically increase their ingredient doses. Why? When Gorilla Mode hit the market, it hit with unheard of dosing – so much so it embarrassed the big boys. They had no choice but to respond!
- AllMax Nutrition Creatine – This is an exceptional formula featuring patented micronized creatine monohydrate (CreaSyn™).
- AllMax Nutrition VITASTACK – One of the best multivitamin/mineral formulas you can buy! Don’t overlook the micronutrients!
- NOW Sports ZMA – A very common testosterone boosting supplement featuring NOW quality.
Stack # 2
All of the above but replace
- NOW Sports ZMA with NOW Sports HMB – This is a metabolite of leucine, the BCAA and most anabolic of any amino acid. This potent metabolite preserves muscle mass, speeds recovery and supports lean muscle growth.
Add
- NutraBio EAA Pure – The perfect complement to NOW HMB, this is a premium quality EAA formula featuring full disclosure labeling!
- NOW Sports Carbo Gain – Unless you’re a really big guy, I suggest using half the recommended serving (which provides 60g of easily digesting carbs). This product provides ATP energy for muscular contractions so you can power through your workouts.
Summary
As you can see, NOW Sports Whey Isolate is a Premium Quality Protein – one that fits well with your supplement arsenal. Coming up next time, we will continue our Brand Focus with another quality NOW product. In the meantime, all that’s left to do is to stop by illpumpyoup.com and stock up!