Hydro RAZAN Optipep®

Hydro RAZAN Optipep® is a 100% hydrolysed whey protein, consisting solely of Otipep® 90 DH4 Grass-Fed™-certified starting material, among the most advanced, complete and high-quality protein sources on the market. It is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis, a process in which proteins are broken down into simpler molecular structures - peptides - composed of shorter, highly digestible and bioavailable amino acid chains. This process makes it possible to preserve important components of the proteins, which would be inactivated if different methods (involving heat or acids) were used.

The result is a protein powder consisting of free amino acids and di- and tri-peptides, capable of passing through the intestinal mucosa quickly and efficiently, because for these molecules, the digestive work normally carried out by the stomach's gastric enzymes has already been done. The protein mix, consisting of peptides and not complete amino acid chains, is therefore almost 'pre-digested' and is capable of entering the bloodstream faster than any other type of Whey.

What sets HydroRAZAN Optipep® apart from other proteins?

The main characteristic of this protein is its unique peptide composition, with an excellent biological value and rich source of essential and branched-chain amino acids, and the resulting fast and optimal absorption. HydroRAZAN Optipep® is easily digestible and able to pass through the intestinal mucosa faster than the free amino acids themselves. The formula is also complemented by the addition of the digestive enzymes lactase and bromelain and the presence of probiotic microorganisms to promote gut flora balance.

When should I use HydroRAZAN Optipep®?

The unique characteristics of this protein make it effective pre-workout, during exercise or as part of a recovery programme (i.e. in the post-workout period). It is in fact a rapidly absorbed protein (10-30 minutes), which does not require digestive effort and can therefore be used both before and at the end of a training session, to support muscle refuelling and recovery.

Recovery is the key to managing the stress of elite athletes' intensive training loads and adaptation to driving: this adaptation is the road to better performance, and whey protein (of proven quality) certainly fuels it. HydroRAZAN Optipep® offers the perfect balance between taste and impact on performance, as it is specially formulated to help athletes achieve specific nutritional or sporting goals.

What do Optipep®90 DH4 certification and starting material mean?

Optipep® 90 DH4 is a trade mark owned by the Irish company Carbery®, one of the world's most renowned manufacturers of natural ingredients, flavourings and cheeses. Optipep® is a fast-acting hydrolysed whey protein with a unique amino acid and peptide profile, designed by scientists in partnership with North Carolina State University (NCSU). It contains optimal levels of dipeptides, tripeptides and free amino acids, which maximises the absorption capacity and release of the protein elements that are essential for facilitating muscle growth, repair and recovery.

What does Grass-Fed™ certification mean?

This certification is only obtained following stringent testing and monitoring by specifically appointed third-party bodies when it is ascertained that the hydrolysed protein is derived solely and exclusively from cattle fed on grass grown in pollutant-free soil and farmed in an environmentally friendly manner. Carbery® is committed to supplying hormone-free, sustainably produced dairy foods and ingredients around the world on a daily basis.

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