ZoneProtein powder is an all natural source of lactose-free protein fortified with 24 vitamins and minerals. Our specialized protein blend of whey and lactose-free milk proteins dissolves quickly and is slowly absorbed by the body to keep you in the Zone for up to six hours without hunger when combined with a favorable balance of carbohydrates and monounsaturated fat.
Our Whey Protein Isolate in ZoneProtein is a highly purified protein source utilizing a 100% cross-flow, micro-filtrated protein extraction (ion-exchange) producing a protein fraction that is un-denatured with exceptional nutritional attributes.
Whey Protein Isolate is a superior protein source. Unlike other proteins, whey is a complete protein; it contains all the essential amino acids which are vital in regards to metabolic support, enhanced immune function and good health. Our Whey Protein Isolate also contains nature's highest concentrations of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) providing an essential source of energy during exercise and playing key role in protein synthesis. Additionally, all of the growth factors and powerful immune-supporting protein fractions found in pure whey such as immunoglobulins and lactoferrin are left intact and are found in abundant supply.
We combine our highly purified whey protein with an exceptional Milk Protein Isolate. It is a natural milk protein isolate containing all the protein fractions found in milk with reduced fat (2%) and lactose (less than 1%). Milk Protein Isolate has a high Protein Efficiency Ratio (P.E.R.). Milk protein has two basic components, whey and casein. Whey and casein can be separated and made into powdered products or they can be processed together producing a milk protein powder. Milk protein concentrate is a combination of whey and casein just as you might find in cow’s milk. The difference is that the lactose and fat content have been filtered to produce a protein powder that meets Dr. Sears' rigid technical specifications.
Milk protein powders can vary greatly in their protein content from about 40% - 92%. If the protein content is below about 88% industry convention calls it milk protein concentrates. Anything above 88% protein content is considered to be a milk protein isolate. Dr. Sears' Milk Protein Isolate content specification is always greater than 90%.
Whey protein is absorbed very quickly and milk protein is absorbed slowly by the body. Our unique combination of whey and milk protein was expressly created to slowly control protein absorption for up to six hours to help keep you in the Zone.
ZoneProtein also contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals to aid you in meeting your daily micronutrient requirements and avoid any potential nutritional deficiencies. The microencapsulated vitamin and mineral blend was developed to achieve a slow release effect and mask vitamin and mineral taste.