Whey Protein Concentrate 80%
What this means
Elite efficiency — 40%+ of calories from protein. Lean meat, whey isolate, low-fat dairy. 76.7% density puts this in the Platinum tier.
Complete protein, high leucine, DIAAS > 1 — the muscle-protein reference.
Note: At 2.43g leucine per single scoop, this product sits below the 2.5g threshold needed to maximally trigger muscle protein synthesis in one serving. Common workarounds: use 1.5 scoops, or combine with another protein source in the same meal (e.g., Greek yogurt, eggs). More on the leucine threshold.
vs Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard (whey reference)
| Metric | Whey Protein Concentrate 80% | Gold Standard (reference) | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein / serving | 23g | 24g | -1g |
| Leucine | 2.43g | 2.5g | -0.07g |
| Density | 76.7% | 80.0% | -3.3% |
| MPS trigger at 1 scoop? | No | Yes |
Notes
Unflavored single-ingredient concentrate. Nutrition panel and full amino acid profile transcribed from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD label 311853); the label states leucine 8.1 g per 100 g of product, i.e. 2.43 g per 30 g serving.
Where to buy
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