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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Texture		I don't like the texture as much as other brands of Cookies N' Cream that I've tasted,
Taste		I don't like the texture as much as other brands of Cookies N' Cream that I've tasted,
Taste		It has a very distinct taste that is almost caramel-like, and unfortunately it gets pretty old drinking it day after day.
Mixes well		This works well mixed in with cooked oats, peanut butter, and brown sugar.


Taste		OK first of all, ON is probably the highest selling whey supplement there is! It's rich in essential and nonessential amino acids, full of protein, and it's DELICIOUS.
Taste		water, cause thats when it tastes best.


Taste		Tastes great and breaks up very easily!
Value for money		Lasts much longer and the price is very reasonable.


Taste		Great tasting easy mixing, good profile, good price all mixed with aminogen lol.
Value for money		Great tasting easy mixing, good profile, good price all mixed with aminogen lol.
Ingredient profile		Great tasting easy mixing, good profile, good price all mixed with aminogen lol.


Strength		Still take sometimes to supplement my diet with some extra protein for strength gains.


Taste		THIS IS A MAJOR PART OF MY PRE-CONTEST SUPPLEMENTATION...I USUALLY HAVE ABOUT 3 SHAKES A DAY MIXED WITH WATER..IT HELPS ME MAINTAIN MY MUSCLE WHILE BURNING FAT..THIS PRODUCTS KEEPS MY MUSCLES NICE N FULL WHILE BURNING THROUGH LAYERS OF FAT..I MIX IT WITH WATER AN IT TASTES GREAT AN I FEEL NO BLOAT ETC...MIXES EASILY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY WHERE YOUR AT JUST MIX 2 HEAPING SCOOPS AN YOU MET YOUR PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS...AN MOST IMPORTANTLY IT TASTES GREAT...I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU ADD THIS TO YOUR EVERYDAY GOALS...
Mixes well		THIS IS A MAJOR PART OF MY PRE-CONTEST SUPPLEMENTATION...I USUALLY HAVE ABOUT 3 SHAKES A DAY MIXED WITH WATER..IT HELPS ME MAINTAIN MY MUSCLE WHILE BURNING FAT..THIS PRODUCTS KEEPS MY MUSCLES NICE N FULL WHILE BURNING THROUGH LAYERS OF FAT..I MIX IT WITH WATER AN IT TASTES GREAT AN I FEEL NO BLOAT ETC...MIXES EASILY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY WHERE YOUR AT JUST MIX 2 HEAPING SCOOPS AN YOU MET YOUR PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS...AN MOST IMPORTANTLY IT TASTES GREAT...I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU ADD THIS TO YOUR EVERYDAY GOALS...
Anti-catabolic		THIS IS A MAJOR PART OF MY PRE-CONTEST SUPPLEMENTATION...I USUALLY HAVE ABOUT 3 SHAKES A DAY MIXED WITH WATER..IT HELPS ME MAINTAIN MY MUSCLE WHILE BURNING FAT..THIS PRODUCTS KEEPS MY MUSCLES NICE N FULL WHILE BURNING THROUGH LAYERS OF FAT..I MIX IT WITH WATER AN IT TASTES GREAT AN I FEEL NO BLOAT ETC...MIXES EASILY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY WHERE YOUR AT JUST MIX 2 HEAPING SCOOPS AN YOU MET YOUR PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS...AN MOST IMPORTANTLY IT TASTES GREAT...I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU ADD THIS TO YOUR EVERYDAY GOALS...


Taste		This tastes amazing in shakes, with oatmeal, and even alone.
Taste		The flavor is amazing and I hope they continue to make it.
Recovery ability		Everyone knows how important whey is for quick muscle recovery after exercise.


Taste		Tastes terrible in water, like complete garbage.
Taste		Had to mix it with chocolate protein powder to dull the taste.


Taste		In terms of taste, effectiveness, and serving:price ratio, it's absolutely amazing.
Value for money		In terms of taste, effectiveness, and serving:price ratio, it's absolutely amazing.


Taste		OMG if you like banana flavored stuff, this is what you need!
Taste		Toss some peanut butter in there too for some extra yummyness and healthy fats!


Taste		It tastes great and the price is good too!
Value for money		It tastes great and the price is good too!


Muscle gain		Buddy recommended after I notice his gains in size.
Value for money		Also the amount of servings you get for the price can't be beat!


Taste		this is the worst taste i ever had i ve got 5lbs and i cant finish it cuz it taste gross i also have chocolate and thats delicious


Texture		I like my shakes thick though and these were kind of watery and not a good taste, i don know why there so popular.
Taste		I liked the taste of this one.
Taste		i have tasted all the other flavors and likes this one and rocky road the best.
Taste		I like my shakes thick though and these were kind of watery and not a good taste, i don know why there so popular.


Muscle gain		I have combined this with ON's casein protein and have gained about 5 lbs in 3 weeks.
Taste		It tastes great and provides everthing that I want out of a good protein powder.
Value for money		Not only it is one of the best proteins out there, it's also the cheapest per serving.


Taste		It's very mild flavored with just the right amount of chocolate.
Taste		I'm very sensitive to the taste of most protein powders,
Taste		but I can actually enjoy the taste of this particular flavor.

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