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		Tastes okay at first.
Taste		Downsides: I got sick of the taste pretty quickly.
Taste		Has an unpleasant aftertaste, especially after 5 or 10 minutes.
Taste		but before too long I found myself avoiding it because of the taste.
Taste		I decided that iI ought to be able to find a better-tasting alternative, given the very large selection of different protein powders on the market.
Taste		but better taste.
Mixes well		Did not dissolve fully- left small clumps on walls of my shaker cup.


Taste		It tastes great with just water,
Taste		but you get more of the chocolate flavour than the caramel.
Mixes well		Mixes well and no clumps even with just shaking it.


Taste		This is a great product for building muscle and it taste good.


Taste		Taste great and mixes very well.
Mixes well		Taste great and mixes very well.


Taste		I tried my step dad's casein protein of the same flavor and brand and it was very good
Taste		but the whey taste different its not bad


Texture		There is a reason why its the best there is, my shake/smoothie is the best on the planet and this is the backbone to it!!!! Enjoy!!!!


Taste		this is literally the worst tasting whey i've ever had.


Taste		I love the taste of mint so I thought that this producted would satisfy that,
Taste		This 1st time I tasted it I didn't even taste the mint.
Taste		The 2nd time I added about a teaspoon more of protein and at that point I could taste the mint.


Muscle gain		After finishing all that stacks i have gained about 6-7 lbs weight.
Taste		I use 2/3 scoop before training and 2 scoops after training.It does his job.Taste is very good.


Strength		I hear some say that its one of the best forms of pure whey, I cant seem to find any reviews about it on the internet, just their website, can anyone please reply to me and tell me if it is worth it.
Taste		The flavor was pretty good for a whey drink.


Value for money		I bought the 10-pound version because it's cheaper in the long run and because the label says a 29.4g scoop contains 24g of protein.
Ingredient profile		I bought the 10-pound version because it's cheaper in the long run and because the label says a 29.4g scoop contains 24g of protein.


Taste		great protein, nice blend, great flavor
Taste		but could stand to have a more pronounced mint flavor


Taste		Great taste decent price overall a good protein no digestion discomfort.
Value for money		Great taste decent price overall a good protein no digestion discomfort.


Muscle gain		Looking to gain muscle and cut fat.
Taste		Strawberry/bannana actually taste pretty darn good.


Taste		Gave the cookies and cream flavor a try.
Taste		When I blended it will skim milk and ice it tastes great though!
Mixes well		It mixes easily in a shaker bottle too.
Value for money		Great price and quality.
Ingredient profile		I love how ON breaks down the amino acid profile on their labeling.


Taste		This protein is very complete, very good digestion, little gas and the flavor is acceptable (strawberry).


Taste		Best protein, mixes great, tastes good in water and milk, low sugar/carb, great price... highly recommend.
Mixes well		Best protein, mixes great, tastes good in water and milk, low sugar/carb, great price... highly recommend.
Value for money		Best protein, mixes great, tastes good in water and milk, low sugar/carb, great price... highly recommend.


Texture		I was expecting a more thicker and more tasteful shake
Taste		The taste is ok..
Taste		I was expecting a more thicker and more tasteful shake

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