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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Anti-catabolic		This is probably the best Protein that I've bought and will continue to by, It builds Lean Muscle and helps to maintain the muscle.


Taste		Best Whey ive tried, great recovery and great tasting.
Recovery ability		Best Whey ive tried, great recovery and great tasting.


Taste		Taste is great and mixes easily.
Mixes well		Taste is great and mixes easily.


Taste		The first thing that blew me away about this product was the taste.
Taste		Tasted like a chocolate milkshake.


Taste		The flavor by itself is not great
Ingredient profile		Optimum is tried and true and at one point their lab testing indicated that they were actually exceeding label claims, which is absolutely unheard of.
Ingredient profile		I don't think they are still exceeding label claims


Fat loss		Ive lost like 5lbs of fat and gained some nice muscle mass in my arms and chest, mixes real smooth it even taste good with water..
Texture		Ive lost like 5lbs of fat and gained some nice muscle mass in my arms and chest, mixes real smooth it even taste good with water..
Muscle gain		Ive lost like 5lbs of fat and gained some nice muscle mass in my arms and chest, mixes real smooth it even taste good with water..
Taste		Ive lost like 5lbs of fat and gained some nice muscle mass in my arms and chest, mixes real smooth it even taste good with water..
Mixes well		Ive lost like 5lbs of fat and gained some nice muscle mass in my arms and chest, mixes real smooth it even taste good with water..


Taste		this stuff taste just like chocolate milk! it isnt nasty or has a aftertaste.


Taste		Rocky Road tastes good
Taste		Delicious Strawberry and Double Rich Chocolate are my favorites.
Mixes well		Great mixability in either water or milk.


Taste		was that chocolate mud that i had, wish on made better tasting powders bec atleast it is the taste that u know for sure if it is good, results r determined by so many other factors , one word , overhyped


Texture		It mixes well and goes down smoothly.
Taste		Great tasting product that I can really mix with anything after I workout.
Mixes well		It mixes well and goes down smoothly.


Texture		This stuff is much thinner than casein and Muscle Milk, so you might want to add a little more milk with it or throw some fruit and what not if you want to make it thicker.
Recovery ability		The additional BCAA's is a nice addition for recovery.


Taste		Decent taste .
Ingredient profile		Best profile you can get in a protein powder.


Taste		This is one of the best tasting protein powders I've tried so far, tastes just like chocolate milk when mixed with unsweetened soy milk.
Mixes well		This is one of the best tasting protein powders I've tried so far, tastes just like chocolate milk when mixed with unsweetened soy milk.
Mixes well		Not overly sweet and mixes well, even with water.
Suppressed appetite		I generally mix a shake with my shaker bottle once a day and use it essentially as a meal replacement for lunch, so since this is 100% whey it doesn't keep me full for very long unless I add some type of fiber product (i.e.


Taste		but seriously, vanilla ice cream flavor tastes like some factory artificial tasting **** when mixed with water.
Taste		I puked literally when i used this to make some protein fluff dip. it tasted like artificially sweetened poo that has the poo odour in it.
Taste		to those wanting to buy this product, dont expect a tasty ice cream flavor AT ALL.
Mixes well		but seriously, vanilla ice cream flavor tastes like some factory artificial tasting **** when mixed with water.


Taste		The taste is a treat that will push you to workout and work for what you deserve, Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Protein gives you phenomenal recovery and great gains.
Recovery ability		The taste is a treat that will push you to workout and work for what you deserve, Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Protein gives you phenomenal recovery and great gains.


Taste		but the taste and quality is SUPER- I mix this with coconut water and its just the BEST for after my workouts!
Mixes well		Only downfall.. Sometimes it clumps a little bit


Taste		Excellent Whey protein source that tastes better than others, and BodyBuilding .com
Value for money		has the best price too!


Taste		Simply amazing, this and Chocolate Mint are easily some of the best flavors of protein available from any manufacturer.
Taste		Taste great with either as well.
Mixes well		Mixes great with water or milk.


Taste		The price I found on bodybuilding was an instant sale, hardest thing was choosing the flavor!
Taste		The cookies and cream is delicious,
Taste		but not as amazing as I'd imagined it to be (took a weight gainer with the same flavoring and it was much more rich in taste).
Value for money		The price I found on bodybuilding was an instant sale, hardest thing was choosing the flavor!

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