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		Tastes great
Taste		but I will be trying other flavors to see which one tastes better.


Taste		For those of us who can't drink the crap that tastes like raw cake mix.


Taste		LOVE THIS PRODUCT ... PROTEIN IS PROTEIN, BUT THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BETTER TASTING PROTEINS ... I RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE ... WONDERFUL PRICE ...
Value for money		LOVE THIS PRODUCT ... PROTEIN IS PROTEIN, BUT THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BETTER TASTING PROTEINS ... I RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE ... WONDERFUL PRICE ...


Taste		Seems to be doing the trick so far, and it tastes good.
Mixes well		My favorite thing about it is that it's more instantized, so it mixes very quickly and easily with water.
Value for money		Quality product that is worth the money imo.


Taste		I am a huge fan of the Tropical Punch flavor, it goes down easy.
Taste		but I am sticking with this flavor.
Taste		Get the 2 pound bottle to try out which flavor you like...then get the big 5lb or even 10lb with the flavor you like best.
Taste		It mixes up in just a few seconds and it tastes good with just a few ounces of water.
Mixes well		It mixes up in just a few seconds and it tastes good with just a few ounces of water.
Value for money		This is my favorite protein thus far and you can't beat it for the price.


Taste		Mixes easily, tastes good, and is predominately whey isolate.
Mixes well		Mixes easily, tastes good, and is predominately whey isolate.


Mixes well		this protein mixes with a spoon and is full of what you need to grow.


Texture		Whey Protein itself which was inside the tub looks like a lighter shade of brown, and very smooth, with no noticeable clumps at all.
Texture		Score: 10/10 Mixability/Preparation The Whey Protein is very smooth, with no clumps and easily drops into mixer.
Texture		Rocky Road is very smooth, for those who were expecting a nutty like taste, you may be disappointed.
Texture		Optimum Nutrition has a smooth, chocolaty, taste with LESS sugar, fat, calories, and carbs than it's GNC counterpart.
Taste		Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Whey Protein -Store Purchased: VitaminShoppe -Price: $39.99 (Pre-Tax) -Quantity: 5 lbs -Flavor: Rocky Road **Appearance Packaging is very sleek in a minimalistic, eye-catching design.
Taste		The flavor name is clearly labeled on the tub.
Taste		Score: 10/10 Taste Arguably one of the most important factors (aside from the nutritional value), the taste of this Whey Protein is good.
Taste		Rocky Road is very smooth, for those who were expecting a nutty like taste, you may be disappointed.
Taste		It is important to note that I have only tried tasting the Whey Protein with water as of now.
Taste		the taste is very good.
Taste		Optimum Nutrition has a smooth, chocolaty, taste with LESS sugar, fat, calories, and carbs than it's GNC counterpart.
Taste		Score: 10/10 Overall Hands down the best protein I have tasted so far.
Taste		In order to illustrate the other brands and flavors I have tried, I will list them.
Taste		-GNC Chocolate -GNC Strawberry -Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate -Optimum Nutrition Vanilla This flavor tastes better than all of them, and mixes well, and fast.
Mixes well		Whey Protein itself which was inside the tub looks like a lighter shade of brown, and very smooth, with no noticeable clumps at all.
Mixes well		Score: 10/10 Mixability/Preparation The Whey Protein is very smooth, with no clumps and easily drops into mixer.
Mixes well		After blending for 30 seconds (used stopwatch), there were no clumps at all in the drink, and all the whey protein was distributed evenly.
Mixes well		After consuming the drink, I examined the glass for any remaining particles of protein that may have been clinging to the side of the glass, hardly any protein was left in the glass, this whey protein mixes VERY well.
Mixes well		Since there were no clumps at all, I never experienced a sudden "rush" of chewy protein in my mouth.
Mixes well		-GNC Chocolate -GNC Strawberry -Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate -Optimum Nutrition Vanilla This flavor tastes better than all of them, and mixes well, and fast.
Value for money		Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Whey Protein -Store Purchased: VitaminShoppe -Price: $39.99 (Pre-Tax) -Quantity: 5 lbs -Flavor: Rocky Road **Appearance Packaging is very sleek in a minimalistic, eye-catching design.
Value for money		Score: 10/10 Taste Arguably one of the most important factors (aside from the nutritional value), the taste of this Whey Protein is good.
Ingredient profile		The flavor name is clearly labeled on the tub.


Taste		Good Taste, extremely easy to mix.. only complaint is 20g protein per serving.
Taste		I've had other proteins that taste terrible, to the point where I can't even drink it.


Taste		I have to admit that it helps me get my protein macros right and helps curb some chocolate cravings (starting with all the chocolate flavors first).
Taste		I love the fact that it's easy to mix, tastes great (my preference is with water).
Taste		However, this flavor is my least favorite out of the 3 I have tried.
Taste		It does taste great with milk, though.
Taste		but the rest & aftertaste were too "artificial sweetener" tasting.


Taste		This is the best tasting protein powder I have used and it contains a good amount of protein per serving.
Value for money		The price is very reasonable as well.


Taste		Decent taste, dissolves well, and has a good amount of amino acids.
Mixes well		Decent taste, dissolves well, and has a good amount of amino acids.


Texture		but it goes down smoothly without any offal after tastes.
Taste		but it goes down smoothly without any offal after tastes.


Muscle gain		Mixes easily and assisted me in gaining mass, primarily in mid-late 2006.
Taste		Delicious.
Taste		I have used other flavors as well.
Mixes well		Mixes easily and assisted me in gaining mass, primarily in mid-late 2006.


Strength		Out of the other protein shakes I have tried, this is the best by far, I dont use it as a meal replacement so this works great becuase all it is, is pure protein.
Taste		It works great in a shaker and tastes amazing in milk
Taste		but still tastes all right in just water for those trying to cut calories.

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