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		Use ice cold water and make it a thicker and its fantastic.
Taste		I am a huge Vanilla/French Vanilla flavor fan and I find this one to be very good.


Taste		but the taste isn't as good with water.
Taste		I like to put some oatmeal into the blender, as well as a banana, and it tastes amazing.
Taste		Definitely recommend the vanilla flavor as it really does taste amazing.


Taste		great taste great value
Value for money		great taste great value


Taste		Value for money, rich taste ,even smells great!
Value for money		Value for money, rich taste ,even smells great!
Value for money		Pure, no extra cheap aminos or carbs as in many wheys.


Taste		Great taste,
Taste		although banana seems to leave a funky taste in my mouth after.
Taste		Mocha flavor was awesome, tasted like a shake!
Taste		Cant believe such good flavors come out of such a great product for you!


Texture		Add less water and make your shake thick.so the flavor comes better.. dont add milk ,just use water.
Taste		Add less water and make your shake thick.so the flavor comes better.. dont add milk ,just use water.


Taste		EXCELLENT PROTEIN , GREAT AND FAST ABSORPTION, THE PRICE IS GOOD FOR 5 LBS., DELICIOUS FLAVOR , VERY GOOD SUPPLEMENT !!.
Value for money		EXCELLENT PROTEIN , GREAT AND FAST ABSORPTION, THE PRICE IS GOOD FOR 5 LBS., DELICIOUS FLAVOR , VERY GOOD SUPPLEMENT !!.


Mixes well		Brilliant whey protein, mixes easily and the nutritional profile is second to none.
Value for money		Excellent value when compared to similar alternatives, which are just not in the same league.
Ingredient profile		Brilliant whey protein, mixes easily and the nutritional profile is second to none.


Taste		I feel I recover quicker from workouts and it doesn't taste too much sugar.
Recovery ability		I feel I recover quicker from workouts and it doesn't taste too much sugar.


Taste		Great taste, mixes well in a shaker or blender.
Taste		My absolute favorite flavor is Mocha Cappuccino followed closely by Choco Mint.
Mixes well		Great taste, mixes well in a shaker or blender.
Value for money		Profile is perfect and second to none and price wise is very affordable.
Ingredient profile		Profile is perfect and second to none and price wise is very affordable.


Taste		Banana cream flavour is stellar, plan on ordering in the future.


Taste		Mixed like no other, loved the flavor.
Taste		I use it in a lot of cooking, I am really hoping this flavor stays.


Taste		Well, needless to say I was so impressed with the results, flavor and overall performance of this product that I couldn't stop talking about it!


Texture		favorite whey protein out there, if you want to get cut and build muscle I really recommend this product , I have tasted chocolate peanut butter and chocolate coconut and there both have amazing taste specially if you make a nice smoothie on home with some real fruit it would blow your taste buds, I don't really write reviews
Taste		favorite whey protein out there, if you want to get cut and build muscle I really recommend this product , I have tasted chocolate peanut butter and chocolate coconut and there both have amazing taste specially if you make a nice smoothie on home with some real fruit it would blow your taste buds, I don't really write reviews


Taste		Mixes well and for the most part any flavor I've tried has been great.
Taste		Chocolate PB - Favorite combo of flavors.
Taste		Could have a little bit stronger PB taste.
Taste		Tasted pretty well and true without being too "fake" of a taste.
Taste		Delicious Strawberry - So far the only one I've str****led somewhat on taste.
Taste		Mocha Cappuccino - My absolutely favorite flavor and my daily go to.
Taste		Just wish it had a little bit stronger of a coffee flavor.
Mixes well		Mixes well and for the most part any flavor I've tried has been great.


Pump		but by far the worst flavor I have ever had is the pumpkin pie if I could give it a zero I would.
Taste		This is a pretty good protein my favorite flavor is obviously the extreme milk shake the cookies and cream isn't half bad
Taste		but by far the worst flavor I have ever had is the pumpkin pie if I could give it a zero I would.
Taste		It taste like nutmeg and vomit it taste good sipping it then that terrible after taste hits you.


Pump		Pumpkin Pie, Mocha Cappuccino and Extreme Milk Chocolate by far the best tasting protein ever!
Pump		But Pumpkin Pie takes it all for sure so AMAZING!
Taste		Pumpkin Pie, Mocha Cappuccino and Extreme Milk Chocolate by far the best tasting protein ever!


Taste		It's at least the best I have tried so far and the taste is 8/10
Taste		Avoid the cookies and cream it tastes terrible and gave me a headache.
Mixes well		but it mixes so well i can take 4 scoops at a time, great stuff.
Value for money		This is probably the best whey powder you can get for your money.

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