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		This supp tastes great and has a large percentage of protein it also has some extra aminos which is nice.
Value for money		I have to say that this product does the job and has a good price for what it does.


Taste		This is by far the best tasting optimum product I have ever tasted.
Taste		Would highly recommend this flavor, and I will definitely purchase this flavor again.


Value for money		This stuff mixed well with anything and the best part is the price is right.


Taste		Taste isn't too bad either.
Value for money		Pretty good for the price.


Texture		My only con, as with all of Optimum's other flavors, is the lack of thickness/flavor when mixed with water.
Taste		It has all of the pros of Optimum's 100% Whey, plus it tastes AMAZING!
Taste		My only con, as with all of Optimum's other flavors, is the lack of thickness/flavor when mixed with water.
Taste		If you're looking for a tasty high quality whey and don't mind the calories or carbs from mixing it with milk, then definitely get this product.
Taste		Also to note, this particular flavor has high fructose corn syrup in the cookie bits,
Mixes well		My only con, as with all of Optimum's other flavors, is the lack of thickness/flavor when mixed with water.


Fat loss		Awesome for those dieting or trying to burn some fat off!
Value for money		Fairly cheap too.


Texture		Texture is pretty good too.
Muscle gain		Best of all, I have definitely noticed some muscle gains lately -- it could be from just upping my protein consumption in general,
Taste		The taste is phenomenal -- even tastes good mixed with water!


Taste		Taste needed some getting used to since there isn't a ton of sugar and filling in this powder.
Taste		Two scoops in 16 ounces of water make the taste pretty good.


Taste		This flavor is there overall, a vanilla bean type flavor and I'm good wit that since I'm a vanilla guy more than chocolate.
Taste		Overall, great protein, good taste.


Muscle gain		I've gained more muscle mass with this protein powder than any other that I've used.
Taste		It mixes well with ice cold water and tastes better than others.
Mixes well		It mixes well with ice cold water and tastes better than others.
Value for money		This is the best protein powder I've came across so far for the price.


Taste		I love this flavor.
Taste		It is delicious and mixes so well.
Mixes well		It is delicious and mixes so well.


Taste		Yummy!
Taste		This stuff tastes great!
Taste		but still tastes really good.
Mixes well		It mixes really well too!!


Taste		Tastes great, mixes easily with creatine, dextrose, everything.
Mixes well		Tastes great, mixes easily with creatine, dextrose, everything.
Value for money		Little pricey


Texture		AND I CAN USE JUICE INSTEAD OF WATER TO MAKE IT MORE OF A POWER SMOOTHIE!
Taste		I ENJOY THIS THIS PRODUCT ESPECIALLY A VANILLA TASTE BECAUSE I CAN USE IT IN MY MIXER OR MY BLENDER.
Endurance		EVER SINCE I STARTED USING OPTIMUM PROTEIN I HAVE SEEN MORE ENDURANCE MORE MUSCLE GROWTH AND DEFINITELY ENHANCED MY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.


Taste		As for the taste, I love orange anything so I was very excited about this.
Ingredient profile		Overall rating is an 8 due to the profile of ON's whey, it can't be beat.


Taste		Taste was so-so though it was a bit watery.
Value for money		Great protein, does the job and is at a great price so I can eat lots of the stuff!


Texture		Surprisingly good flavour, refreshing and full of flavour mixed with water!! ON has a great ingredients list and list flavour is of good consistency, as always mixes well and helps muscle recovery after working out.
Taste		Surprisingly good flavour, refreshing and full of flavour mixed with water!! ON has a great ingredients list and list flavour is of good consistency, as always mixes well and helps muscle recovery after working out.
Mixes well		Surprisingly good flavour, refreshing and full of flavour mixed with water!! ON has a great ingredients list and list flavour is of good consistency, as always mixes well and helps muscle recovery after working out.
Recovery ability		Surprisingly good flavour, refreshing and full of flavour mixed with water!! ON has a great ingredients list and list flavour is of good consistency, as always mixes well and helps muscle recovery after working out.
Ingredient profile		Surprisingly good flavour, refreshing and full of flavour mixed with water!! ON has a great ingredients list and list flavour is of good consistency, as always mixes well and helps muscle recovery after working out.

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