100% Natural Whey Gold Standard (Optimum Nutrition)

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100% Natural Whey Gold Standard (Optimum Nutrition)

Whey protein ranks highest in all measures of protein quaility. Our extremely popular protein is manufactured with domestic Grade A Milk and is low temperature processed to preserve the biologically active microfractions. Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey is also concentrated ultrafiltered and isolated using ion exchange and crossflow microfiltration to remove nearly all of the cholesterol and lactose making it ideal for low-fat and low carbohydrate diets. All Natural: no artificial colors flavors or sweeteners.

Average user rating from: 253 users


Overall rating		4.5
Motivation (1 rating)		5.0
Fat loss (6 ratings)		3.9
Digestive aid (1 rating)		5.0
Texture (28 ratings)		3.9
Muscle gain (17 ratings)		4.8
Strength (9 ratings)		4.5
Taste (229 ratings)		4.2
Mixes well (77 ratings)		4.6
Safety (4 ratings)		5.0
Increased appetite (1 rating)		5.0
Recovery ability (15 ratings)		4.7
Anti-catabolic (4 ratings)		3.5
Low side effects (4 ratings)		5.0
Physical energy (6 ratings)		4.5
Value for money (50 ratings)		4.3
Ingredient profile (16 ratings)		3.9

Reported side effects (adverse events)


Gas or bloating	5 users (2%)
Headache	1 user (0%)
Shakes	2 users (1%)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Sunday, 15 February 2009

Written by veeshmack - Top 5 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.0
Muscle gain		4.0
Taste		4.0
Mixes well		4.5
Value for money		3.5

Optimum pretty much would be the number one name for protein. Biggest upside to their protein is the variety in flavors and sizes in tubs; you dont have to obligate to a 10lb bag until you've tried it.
I personally am not a big optimum person simply because the pricing of it continues to raise, and at a faster rate than other products, but when i have a little side cash and i'm making an order i'll toss in a smal 1lb tub of a new flavor to try.
all the flavors i have used have tasted GREAT and mixed even better. definately cannot complain their. i personally prefer most of the flavors mixed with milk, but water still works fine.
favorite flavor at this time would be root beer float

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Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Written by void0308 - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.4
Muscle gain		4.5
Strength		4.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Recovery ability		4.0
Anti-catabolic		4.5
Low side effects		5.0
Value for money		4.0

I, like many others, fell prey to Optimum Nutrition's superior marketing and attractive labeling. Fortunately, they aren't hiding a sub-par product behind all that hype. 100% Whey Gold Standard is a high quality protein power, in my book. It has a great amino profile, lots of glutamine, and it tastes great to boot. On top of all that, it mixes effortlessly in a shaker bottle. I have tried extreme milk chocolate, double rich chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream. The only one I really didn't like was the vanilla - but I think I'm the same way with all vanilla protein. I'd recommend ON Whey to anyone - beginner or pro. Just remember to keep switching up protein products - keep your body guessing.

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Friday, 04 April 2008

Written by yohead - Top 10 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.0
Muscle gain		4.0
Strength		3.5
Taste		4.5
Mixes well		4.0
Recovery ability		4.0
Anti-catabolic		4.0
Low side effects		5.0
Value for money		4.0

Whenever someone asks me about protein they typically bring up the name Optimum. Apparently this is one of the main brands people know besides Muscle Milk. In turn, I feel this has created the product to be sold at a much higher cost than it should, as I have seen the price increase on this product like crazy. This is your typically whey protein with the isolates, bcaas, and other nutrients with it. The taste is very good, depending on the flavor you choose, I got some kind of off flavor that was just terrible. Mixes good with water or milk--may leave clumps here and there, not as bad as most though. Altogether a solid whey protein product for a lot of money. If you can afford to shell out the money for this each and every time, get it.

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Sunday, 16 March 2008

Written by malky - Top 50 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.7
Muscle gain		5.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Recovery ability		5.0
Anti-catabolic		5.0
Physical energy		5.0
Value for money		3.0

If I where rich, this would be the whey protein I buy every time. This product mixes in anything (in a shaker, blender, or a glass with a spoon). The various flavours tickle the taste buds, but my personal favourite is chocolate. In water, it tastes bland. But I like that as it is very easy to chug down. In milk, it tastes like chocolate milk. It is clear that top notch high quality ingredients are used. The biggest issue that is with this protein is the price. It is one of the most expensive out there. But for what you get, this is by far one of the best whey protein blends out there. If you have the money, I suggest you buy some of this protein.

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Wednesday, 06 February 2008

Written by Erric - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.4
Fat loss		3.0
Muscle gain		5.0
Strength		5.0
Taste		3.0
Mixes well		5.0
Safety		5.0
Increased appetite		5.0
Recovery ability		5.0
Low side effects		5.0
Physical energy		3.0
Value for money		5.0

This gold standard protein is my personal favorite protein out on the market today. Each scoop of powder contains 24 grams of protein!! This is a good supplement for getting lean muscle or huge muscle mass just depending on how you take it. The product overall tastes pretty good and if you get the vanilla flavor it tastes good with just about anything you put into it. Especially frozen fruit. This is a great meal replacement supplement to add into your diet if you don't think your getting all the propper nutrients you need to gain muscle. I would highly recommened it to anybody.

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Wednesday, 06 February 2008

Written by ownage786 - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.7
Muscle gain		5.0
Strength		4.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Safety		5.0
Recovery ability		4.0
Value for money		5.0

Whey Gold Standard is an excellent product! All of my friends that use it to build are also completely satisfied. It mixes well , and tastes great. (I enjoy the vanilla flavor as it mixes well with pretty much anything! :) ) With the amount of protein it delivers, you cant go wrong! Awesome product, at a cheap price, i'm completely satisfied.

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Tuesday, 05 February 2008

Written by xlb57 - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.3
Muscle gain		4.0
Strength		4.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Recovery ability		4.0
Value for money		4.0

This protein was a staple in my diet for a very long time. It makes for a great source of whey protein first thing in the morning and first thing before and after a workout. Some whey proteins can have a funky tast to them, but I always like the taste of the chocoloate natural whey gold standard protein. Mixed with some milk, this stuff tastes even better! The protein includes a decent amount of BCAAs in each serving as well. The only reason that I am not currently using this protein yet is that the price of protein recently went up, so I was forced to find a replacement that was a little bit more affordable for me. If one does a little bit of research, they will probably find that this is a very popular brand of protein for some of the aforementioned reasons. Protein is a must for any bodybuilder or anybody really serious about working out. If you have the money to spend, I would reccomend this brand.

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Tuesday, 05 February 2008

Written by 87lifter - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.8
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Safety		5.0
Low side effects		5.0
Value for money		4.0

This is one of the BEST protein powders on the market today.
There are a whopping 24g protein PER scoop along w/ the BCAA's and Glutamine any active person would need. The review I'm doing is based on the chocolate flavor which tastes Great! Mix it with skim milk and you have a low-fat/carb, high protein meal replacement or Perfect post-workout shake. The powder mixes very easily in a shaker or blender (never tired w/ a spoon) and makes getting enough protein in your body easy. I highly recommend anyone looking for a protein supplement to shop around for Optimum Nutrition's On Whey!

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Monday, 28 January 2008

Written by StrongMuscles - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.8
Digestive aid		5.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Safety		5.0
Physical energy		4.0
Value for money		5.0

I purchased a 5lb tub of Optimum Nutrition's 100% Gold Standard Natural Whey Protein. So heres my review. I am very impressed with the product. it mixes very easily in anything , it can be mixed in water or milk with just a spoon which is nice, because a lot of those protein powders out there are bulky and don't mix well but not this one. Chocolate is the best and it is naturally flavored no artificial junk it it, and it seems to be high quality protein and you get 24 Grams of it per scoop, which is a great way to up your protein intake even in a regular diet. I personally take one scoop before and one scoop after my workouts and have been building some pretty good muscle. I recommend this over any other whey protein because i think it works well, it taste pretty good, and it also amino acids which are good for your body. I Would say if your looking for some Whey get this one !

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Sunday, 31 August 2014

Written by murdell12


Taste		Not only do the flavors taste great with water or milk

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Saturday, 30 August 2014

Written by Nmerk


Value for money		Great for the price.

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Friday, 29 August 2014

Written by Piracy


Taste		Even though, I go for the natural branch to avoid artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.
Taste		In my opinion, chocolate has to be the best tasting when mixed with water or milk.
Taste		As for vanilla, the taste when mixed with water is alright,
Mixes well		In my opinion, chocolate has to be the best tasting when mixed with water or milk.
Mixes well		As for vanilla, the taste when mixed with water is alright,

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Sunday, 17 August 2014

Written by RalphRomano2


Taste		After 2 days, this product will taste amazing.
Taste		The mixing takes about 2 min with a spoon, and for best taste, I let it sit for 10 min before consumption.
Value for money		Saves you a ton of money on amino acids too.

Shakes	I hate shakes that OVERDOSE you on vitamins you don't need.

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Thursday, 14 August 2014

Written by ttfit2


Taste		I love the french vanilla flavor.
Taste		It mixes well with water and tastes great.
Mixes well		It mixes well with water and tastes great.

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Saturday, 02 August 2014

Written by thibautranger


Taste		I've tried Vanilla and Chocolate Flavor.
Taste		If you're hesitating between both, go for chocolate, it tastes way better, even with water.
Taste		Vanilla is not really tasty when mixed with water, I recommend mixing it with milk.
Mixes well		Vanilla is not really tasty when mixed with water, I recommend mixing it with milk.

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Friday, 01 August 2014

Written by Epignosis


Taste		The vanilla tastes great to me,
Taste		but I use less water/milk so I can taste the flavor.

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Monday, 21 July 2014

Written by Fitwithwhitt


Taste		Taste like chocolate milk :)

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Thursday, 10 July 2014

Written by BorisC91


Taste		All flavors are nice
Taste		Mix it with an orange flavored dextrose and you get one amazing protein shake.

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Friday, 04 July 2014

Written by sausharm


Taste		It mixes really well in both water and milk, and has a subtle chocolate taste that can be used in other delicious and nutritious foods (i.e. protein pancakes, protein brownies, oatmeal).
Taste		It would be cool to see more adventurous flavor lines within this product line though.
Mixes well		It mixes really well in both water and milk, and has a subtle chocolate taste that can be used in other delicious and nutritious foods (i.e. protein pancakes, protein brownies, oatmeal).