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 particular product has a decent taste and mixes well with non-fat milk, not grainy like some others.
Taste		Still even with a decent taste I prefer to mix in a little ON Casein Creamy Vanilla to help it go down.
Mixes well		This particular product has a decent taste and mixes well with non-fat milk, not grainy like some others.
Recovery ability		I really believe in protein to aid in recovery/growth.


Taste		This is definitely a flavor I enjoy, especially in coffee (Good in Soy Milk & Water as well).
Taste		Anytime I can find a flavor that works well in water/milk/coffee, is a huge plus because I really like having the versatility of how and when to use my shakes.
Taste		For the quality/taste/price/etc., I give this 2 thumbs up!
Taste		I would recommend to anyone thinking about this flavor to give it a chance.
Value for money		For the quality/taste/price/etc., I give this 2 thumbs up!


Texture		Once I has it with milk and it was very thick and yummy.
Muscle gain		Once I started using it, it helped me gain lean mass and reduce body fat.
Taste		But the taste is good.
Taste		Once I has it with milk and it was very thick and yummy.


Muscle gain		I have gained quailty muscle with this suppliement.
Taste		Great taste, and great effect.


Taste		but I know that Vanilla is my favorite flavor and so I tried the Vanilla Ice Cream and I don't think the flavor is very good at all.
Taste		If you love vanilla I suggest you try a different flavor.


Texture		If you add fruit and blend it with ice it makes a great smoothie.
Taste		Love the taste of this protein.


Taste		Great flavor.
Taste		I am a coffee drinker and this is a great tasting protein with an excellent ingredient profile.
Ingredient profile		I am a coffee drinker and this is a great tasting protein with an excellent ingredient profile.


Taste		wow this has to be the best tasting protein powder known to ma it taste like a cookie and im a big cookie monster i think im in love


Taste		As for taste it is great.
Taste		A little chemical tasting on the strawberry flavor.


Taste		This product is great because it mixes in a shaker cup easily and also tastes great.
Mixes well		This product is great because it mixes in a shaker cup easily and also tastes great.


Taste		Optimum, being one of my favorite protein brands, never ceases to amaze me with their flavors.
Taste		Vanilla chai was a great change from the normal chocolates and strawberry flavors that I have been using.
Taste		Tasted just like a chai latte when mixed with milk, while still being very tasty with water.
Taste		While it didn't taste too bad with water,
Mixes well		Tasted just like a chai latte when mixed with milk, while still being very tasty with water.


Fat loss		but I haven't lost much body fat, percentage-wise.
Taste		I don't like the chemical taste in the strawberry,
Taste		although it's more bearable when mixed with the cookies and cream flavor).
Mixes well		although it's more bearable when mixed with the cookies and cream flavor).


Taste		Does it taste good with water?
Taste		Not so much... Does it taste good with milk?


Taste		Tastes amazing and is great to have a shake after a workout and not have to worry about cooking straight away


Taste		This was my first try at a non chocolate flavor...I'm happy to report that it's pretty good!
Taste		Will probably buy more of this flavor in the future.
Mixes well		Mixes well with milk or water.

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