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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Muscle gain


Taste		Good quality protein that tastes great and mixes easily.
Mixes well		Good quality protein that tastes great and mixes easily.


Taste		Taste wise I like ultimate nutrition iso sensation better.
Value for money		Good all around protein, it does the job for a fraction of the price of others.


Taste		Tastes great, good price and has all the ingredients you need.
Value for money		Tastes great, good price and has all the ingredients you need.
Ingredient profile		Tastes great, good price and has all the ingredients you need.


Fat loss		I'd recommend this product for people who want to build lean muscle and lose weight(aka cutting) or you can blend it with fruit and whatnot to turn it into a mrp.
Value for money		It's cheap, made by a great company and has all the essentials for a low calorie post workout shake.


Texture		I always mix mine with the recommended amount of water in a shaker cup, and have never once had to deal with clumps or a consistency that was anything
Taste		The taste is totally reminiscent of those Whopper malt candies, so if you ever enjoyed those little, crunchy brown tidbits of sugary goodness, you will go nuts for ON's Chocolate Malt whey!
Mixes well		I always mix mine with the recommended amount of water in a shaker cup, and have never once had to deal with clumps or a consistency that was anything


Texture		very smooth no matter how it is mixed, shaker cup or blender, both methods work great.
Muscle gain		massive strength and size gains.
Strength		massive strength and size gains.
Taste		best tasting whey protein i have ever taken.


Taste		I used to be a big fan of the Isopure Low Carb line, to me that was the best tasting powder available.
Taste		But I gotta say that the taste of the ON is outstanding.
Taste		This flavor tastes almost _exactly_ like chocolate milk.
Taste		The only warning I will give is that not all flavors are as good.
Value for money		The carb numbers on this shake are incredible and it's a decent value.


Texture		It expands nicely into a shake that is filling and goes down smooth.
Taste		I just started using the Cake Batter flavor,
Taste		The flavor is great and not too sweet.
Anti-catabolic		I had shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago so keeping the muscle on by feeding it protein until I can get back in and start growing again.


Taste		Tastes amazing in water, can't imagine in milk.. (Currently on keto) Mixes perfectly.
Mixes well		Tastes amazing in water, can't imagine in milk.. (Currently on keto) Mixes perfectly.


Texture		Mixes equally well and thickens nicely with milk.
Muscle gain		I was able to gain lean muscle and continue to lean down.
Taste		Subtle flavor, easily mixes with just water.
Mixes well		Subtle flavor, easily mixes with just water.
Mixes well		Mixes equally well and thickens nicely with milk.
Recovery ability		This along with the Casein at night knocked my recovery time way down.


Taste		Easly i just love how it tastes, anyways its low for carbs and suger and fat as well.If u dont wanna get huge


Taste		Great Whey protein from ON. Strawberry, Cake Batter and Vanilla Ice cream taste pretty good.


Taste		However, the taste of this mocha cappuccino is no where near as good as the Dymatize Elite Gourmet Cappuccino Rush whey and casein protein blend.
Physical energy		However, the taste of this mocha cappuccino is no where near as good as the Dymatize Elite Gourmet Cappuccino Rush whey and casein protein blend.


Recovery ability		I took this whey for 3 months and had very good recovery rate.


Taste		Amazing taste great results super cheap price and gives me a good recovery I would definitely recommend this and the flavor cookies and cream!!!!
Recovery ability		Amazing taste great results super cheap price and gives me a good recovery I would definitely recommend this and the flavor cookies and cream!!!!
Value for money		Amazing taste great results super cheap price and gives me a good recovery I would definitely recommend this and the flavor cookies and cream!!!!


Muscle gain		But as a part of healty muscle gain ,the benefits are outstanding.
Taste		This protein powder taste like it's flavor.
Taste		I have spent my life and career honing my sense of taste, so the thought of drinking a protien shake was vile.
Taste		Now I am happy to drink my 2 shakes, and plan to try other flavors too!


Taste		I never stray from ON Protein powders after trying almost 50 other brands because no one comes even close in taste!
Taste		and makes your shakes tastes beyond INCREDIBLE!

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