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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 2 Pound (Pack of 1) (Packaging May Vary)

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 2 Pound (Pack of 1) (Packaging May Vary)

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Customers find the protein powder has a good taste and texture without any chalky aftertaste. They find it provides them with all the amino acids they need and is an ideal nighttime protein source. The product blends well in water or milk, making it easy to prepare post-workout shakes or smoothies. Many customers consider it a great value for money.

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Ā· 5.5 grams of naturally occurring branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) and 11 grams of naturally occurring essential amino acids (EAAs) per serving to support muscle recovery Ā· Anytime formula: great before or after exercise, between meals, with a meal, or any time of day when you need extra protein Ā· Banned substance tested and the highest quality control measures so you feel comfortable and confident consuming the product Ā· Optimum Nutrition is the World's Number 1 Sports Nutrition Brand Ā· Source Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Health 2023 Edition, Sports Nutrition category, % retail value shares, 2022 data

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DCReviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025

Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% Whey is a classic for a reason. The Double Rich Chocolate flavor is simply delicious, mixing effortlessly into water or milk. It delivers a high-quality protein boost, perfect for post-workout recovery or a quick meal replacement. I've noticed significant improvements in muscle growth and recovery. The consistent quality and taste make it my go-to protein powder. It's a reliable and effective product that lives up to its name. Highly recommended for anyone serious about their fitness goals.

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Carrie CarletonReviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013

First off, I've purchased a bunch of different flavors of ON Gold Standard Whey. All of them have close to the same nutritional value, but they vary greatly in taste. Both my wife and I drink these protein shakes as part of our daily diet, and as a product, Optimum Nutrition is great. I've mixed with both milk and water, and all of the shakes mix well and don't seem to clump. I've tried other manufactures whey, and I keep finding myself going back to ON for the price, nutritional value, and above all the taste. So the flavor question. As I mentioned, each flavor has a different characteristic from the others. Some are bland, some taste sweet, some taste overly fake. We loved some, and we hated some. Below is a list based on what we like so far and why. Bear in mind that I hate diet drinks for their bad aftertaste. The drinks don't have to be sweet for me to like them, but I can't stand the garbage aftertaste of fake sweeteners. The best flavors: Rocky Road - By far the single best tasting flavor. The downside is that it does taste a little sweet. The nutritional value is right on with the other flavors, but it is a bit sweet. I could drink this all day. If you only buy one flavor, this is it. There is no real aftertaste, and the flavor is great. Extreme Milk Chocolate - Another good flavor with almost no aftertaste. This one tastes like chocolate, and doesn't have a fake taste to it. If you are looking at the chocolate flavors, this one is perfect. Natural Vanilla - This is a slightly different product, and it comes in a tub with yellow labeling instead of the red. It's on Amazon for the same price, and it has the same nutritional values. They claim it has less artificial sweeteners in it, hence the natural label. In any case, this is the best vanilla out there. There is no aftertaste, and it tastes like vanilla milk. It is not as sweet as the others, but it the single best vanilla flavor I've found. The middle of the road flavors: Cookies and Cream - This one is both good and bad. If you like the creamy vanilla taste, you will like the flavor. It doesn't have a bad aftertaste, but it is sort bland. It is sweet, but bland. Also, the cookie chunks in it don't dissolve. This is the only flavor so far that has bits of stuff that you are swallowing when you drink it. It's odd. That said, I have reordered it in the past. Chocolate Malt - It's just OK. The flavor is a little odd because of the malt. Given the choice, just order the Extreme Milk Chocolate. Caramel Toffee Fudge - Again, just OK. They tried too hit to many flavors with this one, and it just turned out odd. Not a bad flavor, but don't start out here. I got bored so I tried it. I doubt I'll order it again. And the bad: Double Rich Chocolate - This flavor sucks. It tastes like fake chocolate. Not good fake chocolate, but generic fake chocolate. It has that bad aftertaste of fake sweetener, and is all around not good. Vanilla Ice Cream - Another swing and a miss. This flavor tastes like bad fake powdered milk. It has that bad aftertaste, and is probably the single worst flavor they have. If you are looking for vanilla, avoid this at all costs and get the Natural Vanilla. Tropical Punch - Another fake tasting flavor. When I got this, I could barely get through the first few shakes. Eventually it grew on me a little bit, and I was able to drink it without hating it. It tastes like strawberry milk with a bunch of fake sweetener. It's just wrong, and is not something you want to drink after a workout. I know that taste varies from person to person, so take this with a grain of salt. I hate the taste of fake sweetener, so this list draws from that. I've taken to buying the 2lb tubs to try out a flavor, and then going with the 5lb tubs if I like it. It costs a bit more that way, but it means there is only 2lbs to choke down if you get a flavor that you hate. Enjoy!

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Wicked BlissReviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025

This protein powder is a staple in my routine! The flavor is smooth and not overly sweet, making it easy to mix with water, milk, or in a smoothie. I use it after workouts, and it blends effortlessly without any clumps, which is a huge plus. Itā€™s filling and gives me the perfect boost to recover after exercise. The quality is excellent, and the 24 grams of protein per serving is just what I need to hit my fitness goals. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a reliable, great-tasting protein powder!

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HardbodyByAnthonyReviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015

Whatā€™s up my Amazon Health & Fitness Family, itā€™s me your boy Hardbody. For those of you who have not read or seen any of my reviews, I am Certified Master Trainer for over 20 years & I have many certifications, one of which is a certification in supplementation, so because of my years of knowledge and dedication in helping people achieve healthier lives through exercise & nutrition, is the reason why I do these reviews... in hopes I can help someone, even if that is just one. ā€¢ As you would guess, I use Whey Protein Isolate every single day (sometimes 2xā€™ per day) & this Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Banana Cream, 5 Pound is hands down the best Protein brand on planet earth. Because of that, unless I am offered to review/test a new brand, I ALWAYS buy this. ā€¢ So you want to know why Whey Protein more specifically, Whey Isolate is extremely important, should you be using it &/or is this a good product? Well let me break this down a bit in hopes I can teach you something you may not have known and help you with your buying decision. ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” Product Information: ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” ā€¢ Whey Isolate - it's important to realize that not all forms of whey protein powder are created equally. Whey protein isolate is the most complete forms of protein because it contains the greatest protein concentration coming in at 90-95%, while the rest of the whey protein powders range from 25-89% total protein content. Isolate contains the lowest level of lactose, so perfect for anyone that is lactose intolerant. Benefits of Whey Protein include: helps support a healthy immune system, supports heart health, helps with maintaining a healthy body weight & composition, promotes muscle growth, loss of body fat, reduces the risk for breast cancer in women, helps control blood glucose levels & helps prevent muscle & bone loss older adults. Whey Protein, more specifically Whey Isolate is extremely important, for those reasons. Remember that protein is the building blocks of muscle. If you are dieting or looking to bulk up, Whey protein is your best friend because it provides your body with all of the amino acids it needs to promote ideal health results from workout/training, it's low in calories, carbohydrates, fats, cholesterol & very convenient. The more protein you eat the more muscle & if you are dieting you will be able to keep more muscle. ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”---------ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” PROS: ā€”ā€”ā€”-----ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” ā€¢ Glanbia is a global nutrition company with their own farms and supplies MANY protein companies, BUT OWNS Optimum Nutrition. So why buy from a secondary source when you can buy right direct from the #1 source & that my Amazon Family makes them the best for a reason! ā€¢ This is Whey Protein Blend with Isolate being more abundant. ā€¢ My favorite flavor is Banana Cream & taste unbelievably good. ā€¢ I always make my shakes in a blender so mixability isnā€™t an issue for me but I assure you that even in just a shaker cup the mixablity is phenomenal, which leads me to my next pro.. ā€¢ This is absolutely 100% instantized! ā€¢ Has Digestive Enzymes which is extremely important for me. I have been using this for many years now & never once has my stomach been all jerked up, so another thing i can assure you is true. ā€¢ This is Ultra-Filtered & any top of the line Whey would make sure the Whey is carefully micro-filtered or Ultra-Filtered to remove any harmful bacteria. The Whey will pass through a special micro-filter & immediately after, bacteria & spores are separated. This process also separates any denatured (altered/cooked) whey proteins from undenatured proteins so that the result is a high quality whey protein rich in alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin (two special proteins found in whey that have immunological benefits) and low in fat. Un-denatured whey proteins obtained in this manner also have better solubility, which means it dissolves easily in any fluid added to it. ā€¢ Optimum Nutrition list down the breakdown of their entire Amino Acid profile! That my Amazon Family is excellent! ā€¢ This has approximately 28g of Amino Acids which if you did not know, is a pretty healthy amount. Many won't list it because 1) it is embarrassing low or 2) They have something to hide. ā€¢ Did I mention that this has approximately 5g of Glutamine. Many Whey Proteins do not add any. ā€¢ I always buy the 5lb jug & the cost $57.99 is an exceptional price, in fact, many lessor Brands of Whey cost more! ā€¢ Only 2g of sugar & 4g of carbs per scoop. Not sure where that sugar comes from because I read the ā€œother ingredientsā€ and donā€™t see it. Uses Sucralose, unless the sugar is coming from the ā€œNatural flavorā€. ā€¢ 24g of protein per scoop which is more than most brands. ā€¢ Has more flavors than ANY company on the planet, so you will never get bored! ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” CONS: ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” ā€¢ NONE!!!!!!! ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”---ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”-ā€” Final Thoughts: ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”--ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”--ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€” ā€¢ So this is the ONLY protein brand I spend my hard earned money on & will ever! This is my honest & professional review & I was not given anything in return! I paid full price for this & worth every cent! I been buying this for many many many years. ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”---ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”-ā€” Personal Note: ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”---ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”-ā€” ā€¢ Buying a respectable brand is actually extremely important because many companies are selling a container of Whey Protein Concentrate as isolate & unless you ran a analysis on it or really know your proteins, you probably wouldn't even know you were using a cheap form of WPC until you started gaining body fat, started feeling bloated, getting gas, etc., and not getting the results you wanted from using this stuff. You would be surprised at how many companies do this! I 100% recommend !!

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Muy rica me encantĆ³Reviewed in Mexico on February 12, 2025

El sabor y el olor es genial

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Leandro Dias GomesReviewed in Brazil on January 24, 2025

Produto de extrema qualidade

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MarcosReviewed in Brazil on December 10, 2024

produto de qualidade e sabor agradƔvel

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DANIEL PEREIRA DA SILVAReviewed in Brazil on December 3, 2024

Produto de primeira qualidade

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PabloReviewed in Brazil on October 21, 2024

Maravilhoso