100% Whey Protein Gold Standard (Optimum Nutrition)

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100% Whey Protein Gold Standard (Optimum Nutrition)

Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Protein contains 24 grams of protein, only 2-3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fat and minimal lactose, the choice of brand is clear, now to decide what flavor and size! Optimum's 100% Whey Protein comes in 1, 2 and 5 pound containers and is available in Double Rich Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Cookies and Cream, Strawberry and Vanilla.

Average user rating from: 5185 users


Overall rating		4.0
Euphoria (3 ratings)		3.5
Concentration (1 rating)		3.5
Focus (7 ratings)		4.4
Motivation (6 ratings)		4.1
Low dependence (1 rating)		5.0
Fat loss (104 ratings)		4.9
Vascularity (3 ratings)		5.0
Pump (25 ratings)		3.7
Aggression (3 ratings)		2.7
Thermogenic effect (10 ratings)		4.1
Digestive aid (3 ratings)		4.2
Libido (1 rating)		0.5
Texture (392 ratings)		4.4
Muscle gain (385 ratings)		4.7
Strength (117 ratings)		4.4
Taste (4764 ratings)		4.5
Mixes well (1537 ratings)		4.7
Safety (20 ratings)		4.8
Suppressed appetite (25 ratings)		4.1
Increased appetite (11 ratings)		2.3
Recovery ability (221 ratings)		4.7
Anti-catabolic (35 ratings)		4.6
Endurance (39 ratings)		3.7
Immune system enhancer (8 ratings)		3.5
Low side effects (25 ratings)		4.5
Physical energy (53 ratings)		4.6
Value for money (1086 ratings)		4.5
Ingredient profile (244 ratings)		4.6

Reported side effects (adverse events)


Acne/oily skin	1 user (0%)
Diarrhea	7 users (0%)
Dizziness	1 user (0%)
Excessive sweating	1 user (0%)
Gas or bloating	32 users (1%)
Headache	3 users (0%)
Nausea or vomiting	12 users (0%)
Shakes	20 users (0%)
Upset stomach	23 users (0%)

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Taste		While the ingredients are impressive the taste of Vanilla Ice Cream is only tolerable with milk.
Taste		I like to drink my PWO shake immediately after my workout so it has to be tasty with water.
Taste		With the price of this I expected it to taste a bit better.
Taste		but the after taste of the strawberry reminds me of strawberry starbursts that have fermented.
Value for money		With the price of this I expected it to taste a bit better.
Ingredient profile		While the ingredients are impressive the taste of Vanilla Ice Cream is only tolerable with milk.


Taste		"Delicious" strawberry flavor made me gag though (I only mix with water) - very chemical tasting, horrible aftertaste.
Taste		Going to try another flavor, hopefully it's better.
Ingredient profile		NO complaints about the nutrition profile.


Fat loss		Getting excellent gains and losing fat too.
Taste		This is my second 10lb bag and I decided to try a new flavour.
Taste		Big mistake since the strawberry flavour is too **** sweet for my taste.


Taste		tastes good, mixes easy n seems to work.
Mixes well		tastes good, mixes easy n seems to work.
Value for money		highly recommend as it is fairly cheap


Anti-catabolic		It really helped me maintain my lean body mass and build some muscle.
Value for money		A fair price (considering the serving ratio) for an excellent product!


Strength		However on the positive note, since I started using this 4 months ago, my strength did go up a little bit.
Strength		My bench press went from 160 lbs 5-6 reps assisted to 160 lbs 8 reps w/o assist.
Value for money		Not a bad product though, it was relatively cheap.


Fat loss		Since ISO-100 went up in price OGS is my recommended protein powder Overall: 9 Taste: 9 Mixability: 7 One thing that people need to be aware when buying Whey, it's in no way a magic formulae that will make you big and lose fat and do wanders to your workout.
Taste		So far i have tryed: Delicious Strawberry Double Rich Chocolate Strawberry Banana French Vanilla Creme I mix my powder in the blender with MILK, ice and dextrose, so it tastes VERY good and it mix perfectly.
Taste		I used to mix with watter in the bottle shaker and it did not taste that good
Taste		Since ISO-100 went up in price OGS is my recommended protein powder Overall: 9 Taste: 9 Mixability: 7 One thing that people need to be aware when buying Whey, it's in no way a magic formulae that will make you big and lose fat and do wanders to your workout.
Mixes well		Since ISO-100 went up in price OGS is my recommended protein powder Overall: 9 Taste: 9 Mixability: 7 One thing that people need to be aware when buying Whey, it's in no way a magic formulae that will make you big and lose fat and do wanders to your workout.
Value for money		I keep switching between this and ISO-100, since ISO-100 went up a bit in price i'll prob stick to only OGS now (ISO-100 is costing (69.99, wich is more than 10$ above OGS) To be fair OGS also went up a little bit in price, it was 49.99 a few months ago, and now it costs 54.99 (5lbs).
Value for money		Since ISO-100 went up in price OGS is my recommended protein powder Overall: 9 Taste: 9 Mixability: 7 One thing that people need to be aware when buying Whey, it's in no way a magic formulae that will make you big and lose fat and do wanders to your workout.


Taste		Tastes great, filling
Mixes well		but it usually mixes very well in my shaker cup.

Gas or bloating	but not bloating, really helps me fill my hunger gaps.


Taste		Overall I liked this product :) taste could be better I think


Texture		I've tried many brands and many taste chalky and don't mix well, i don't get that with Gold Standard.
Taste		Great postworkout protein powder, cant beat the price, all the flavors taste great.
Taste		I've tried many brands and many taste chalky and don't mix well, i don't get that with Gold Standard.
Value for money		Great postworkout protein powder, cant beat the price, all the flavors taste great.


Strength		3 months of extrem cardio and no weights really used up my muscle and diminshed my strength so i needed a reliable protein to get back on track 9/10 Overall: i have heard nothing
Taste		8.9/10Taste: in plain water the taste is rather weak and has a strange flavor


Taste		But, if you want an all around outstanding product with great taste, supreme mixability in all situations, and results, then look no further.
Mixes well		100% Whey is delicous in the chocolate and mixes very easy.
Mixes well		But, if you want an all around outstanding product with great taste, supreme mixability in all situations, and results, then look no further.
Value for money		If you are planning on working out for any length of time, save yourself money and buy bulk.Some people are just brand loyal for whatever reason, more power to you.


Taste		The extreme milk chocolate tastes really good so I always look forward to my shakes!


Taste		It mixes well, it has both whey isolate and whey concentrate, contains a complete amino acid complex, very few carbs, and tastes great!
Taste		I recommend this brand and flavor to anyone.
Mixes well		It mixes well, it has both whey isolate and whey concentrate, contains a complete amino acid complex, very few carbs, and tastes great!
Value for money		Other brands lack in at least one of these areas, and if they are equal, are much more expensive.


Taste		Awesome taste.
Taste		One of the better tasting supplements so far.
Mixes well		Mixes well.


Taste		I think Strawberry Banana is very tasty, even with water.
Taste		I might try another flavor (I was also happy with French Vanilla), just to try others.


Taste		one not is that one scoop in 15oz of water or so causes a very watered down flavor so i usually use around 10oz and that makes the flavor much better
Mixes well		mixes extremely easily, does not cause any bloating or stuff like that.


Taste		This protein powder mixes very well and tastes great!
Mixes well		This protein powder mixes very well and tastes great!
Recovery ability		I have also noticed increased muscle growth and recovery when I use this protein powder.
Value for money		A very good quality protein powder at a very affordable price.

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