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		The flavors of protein were always pretty tasty, if not manageable.
Value for money		It seems really balanced and it is pretty cheap (When bought on here.. about $100 with tax when buying 5lbs from GNC!) But overall, This stuff just rocks.


Taste		I throw this stuff in my shaker and after my workout just add water, plus this stuff mixes and taste great.
Mixes well		I throw this stuff in my shaker and after my workout just add water, plus this stuff mixes and taste great.


Taste		i have seen some good results from using this product..great taste.not the best


Taste		It tastes horrible, it's like you're chewing ten pieces of very sugary bubblegum at once.
Taste		Avoid this flavor.


Texture		It's great for smoothies, post workouts, protein pancakes
Taste		In my opinion the best tasting protein on the market!


Muscle gain		but you paying for quality, had good gains and great recovery.
Taste		Overall i liked this product, great tasting and easy mixing.
Recovery ability		but you paying for quality, had good gains and great recovery.


Taste		Great protein powder, tastes great with water and same with milk
Taste		The flavor is great and the aftertaste isn't that bad.


Taste		Tastes great, mixes easily, no chunks, won't make you bloated or lose appetite.
Mixes well		Tastes great, mixes easily, no chunks, won't make you bloated or lose appetite.
Suppressed appetite		Tastes great, mixes easily, no chunks, won't make you bloated or lose appetite.


Taste		Tastes good.
Mixes well		Mixes well.
Value for money		Great protein for the price.


Taste		Amazing flavor, amazing results so far, could not be more satisfied.
Value for money		If you have more money to burn, id get hydrowhey instead.


Texture		If you get a wisk and really stir up chocolate malt well it thickens up more like a malt.
Taste		I personally think its delicious.


Taste		I did like the taste,
Taste		but it could use a little more "cake" taste.


Texture		Double Rich Chocolate was a huge let down, only went good with smoothies and does not taste good on it's own, even when you cut down the amount of water you put in to it.
Taste		Strawberry Banana tastes amazing on it's on, and is really easy to mix in with a majority pre-workouts(since they a majority taste citrusy or fruity),and is a great for cooking.
Taste		Tropical Punch tastes delicious on it's own
Taste		Double Rich Chocolate was a huge let down, only went good with smoothies and does not taste good on it's own, even when you cut down the amount of water you put in to it.


Taste		It's almost always on sale for a good price, mixes very well, and tastes great from what I have tried.
Mixes well		It's almost always on sale for a good price, mixes very well, and tastes great from what I have tried.
Value for money		One of the best proteins out there in my opinion when it comes to price.
Value for money		It's almost always on sale for a good price, mixes very well, and tastes great from what I have tried.
Value for money		It is a lot better than other proteins priced at higher prices.
Value for money		but I am a big believer in high quality = high price in the supplement market.


Texture		It has great taste and consistency especially when using a blender.
Taste		It has great taste and consistency especially when using a blender.


Taste		This is by far my favorite dissolves clean and taste (smells!) good too its perfect.
Mixes well		This is by far my favorite dissolves clean and taste (smells!) good too its perfect.


Taste		This flavor tastes just like hot chocolate and tastes fine with water.
Mixes well		( I actually prefer it with water) Mixes easy.
Value for money		Great value.


Texture		Only thing is if you only mix with water the consistency is a little too thin for my liking.
Taste		Decided to try graham cracker since I like graham crackers and this flavor is sweet.
Taste		Great taste almost like golden graham cereal.
Taste		Either way this taste and the new size tub is awesome.
Value for money		Switched to ON Whey, its the best, especially for price.


Taste		Ignoring the taste for a moment I will say that this is a very good protein.
Taste		As far as the taste is concerned, though, the strawberry stuff was disgusting to me.
Taste		It tasted terribly artificial, and it made me nauseous every time I drank it.

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