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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Texture		Taste: 10/10 Mixability: 9/10 Consistency: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 This is my all time favourite.
Texture		This is a delicious medium consistency shake that is not too thick and not too creamy or light.
Taste		Taste: 10/10 Mixability: 9/10 Consistency: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 This is my all time favourite.
Taste		Let me say that the taste is absolutely phenomenal, not too strong and not too plain.
Taste		This is a delicious medium consistency shake that is not too thick and not too creamy or light.
Mixes well		Taste: 10/10 Mixability: 9/10 Consistency: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 This is my all time favourite.
Mixes well		but does have few particle clumps like other shakes which is not a big deal.
Value for money		Taste: 10/10 Mixability: 9/10 Consistency: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 This is my all time favourite.

Gas or bloating	It does not get you bloated and is not too airy or bubble after shaking in a mixer.
Shakes	but does have few particle clumps like other shakes which is not a big deal.


Taste		Mixes very easily, and tastes great even in water.
Mixes well		Mixes very easily, and tastes great even in water.


Taste		This stuff tastes great, works great, and doesnt upset your stomach.


Taste		Absolutely delicious protein powder!
Mixes well		Mixes easily enough and doesn't make me feel like a balloon.


Taste		A decent protein, mixes easily with a great profile.. and i love this taste with water!
Mixes well		A decent protein, mixes easily with a great profile.. and i love this taste with water!
Ingredient profile		A decent protein, mixes easily with a great profile.. and i love this taste with water!


Taste		This is one of the best tasting protein shakes i've used and would recommend.


Taste		Mixes quickly in a shaker with cold tap water and tastes tolerable.
Taste		Nothing much to rave about in the taste arena either.
Mixes well		Mixes quickly in a shaker with cold tap water and tastes tolerable.
Value for money		Still, it's a good source of protein, lasts FOREVER in the 5 pound container, and is reasonably priced.


Muscle gain		I got this becuase i wasnt really seeing gains in mass and in strengh and recovery.
Muscle gain		Im those 2 years i grew 6 inches and gained around 100 pounds lol.
Muscle gain		When i started football in high school i was around 5'4''ish and weighed around 135lb and now im around 5'11''ish just under and i weigh 220lb so i gained some mass.
Taste		Hello, This tasted so bad it was hard for me not to gag it was that bad.
Recovery ability		I got this becuase i wasnt really seeing gains in mass and in strengh and recovery.
Recovery ability		I took 2 scoops daily, one after workouts and one before bed and i saw great increase in strengh and recovery.


Taste		This is a good whey protein supplement, it mixes well & tastes nice.
Mixes well		This is a good whey protein supplement, it mixes well & tastes nice.


Taste		incredible resurlts after drinking this stuff excellent flavor ordering another 5 lbs as we speak


Taste		ohh feeling like drinking cold coffee the best taste and a good quality protein....keep it up on will definatly buy this produt always


Taste		mixes great, tastes great, 75 servings for $42.
Mixes well		mixes great, tastes great, 75 servings for $42.


Taste		It mixes extremely easy in a shaker bottle and the flavor is good even though its a little light.
Taste		The cake batter is an interesting flavor and I was a little worried I would be sick of it after such a big tub,
Taste		but the taste doesn't over power you and still mixes well with fruit.
Mixes well		It mixes extremely easy in a shaker bottle and the flavor is good even though its a little light.
Mixes well		but the taste doesn't over power you and still mixes well with fruit.


Taste		Tastes good with milk bad with water, good price good recovery and ok resaults.
Recovery ability		Tastes good with milk bad with water, good price good recovery and ok resaults.
Value for money		Tastes good with milk bad with water, good price good recovery and ok resaults.


Muscle gain		but provides huge gains and is high quality
Taste		great protein powder, caramal toffee flavor is ok


Taste		Yet, the chocolate mint seems to lack the intense flavor that most of their whey has.
Taste		While it is quite delicious,
Taste		its just not that flavorful.
Taste		Definitively still yummy, so drink up.


Muscle gain		I have noticed decreased soreness and increased muscle gains on this product.
Taste		The Tropical Punch flavor has a weird smell
Taste		but tastes good.


Muscle gain		This should be a staple in your stack for muscle recovery, especially for morning and post-workout shakes.
Taste		This is my 2nd favorite Optimum whey flavor, 1st place for me is the French Vanilla.
Mixes well		Mixes easily in a shaker.
Recovery ability		This should be a staple in your stack for muscle recovery, especially for morning and post-workout shakes.

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