Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Chocolate Malt, 5 Pound

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Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Chocolate Malt, 5 Pound

Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Chocolate Malt, 5 Pound

  • Higher pure protein percentage
  • Packed with whey protein isolates
  • Fast-acting hydrowhey whey peptides

Whey protein is popular with active adults because it digests rapidly and is a rich source of amino acids for muscle recovery. Whey protein isolates are the purest form of whey and the primary ingredient in the world’s best-selling whey protein powder. Each serving provides 24 grams of rapidly-digesting whey protein with low levels of fat, lactose and other stuff you can do without. There’s no doubt this is the standard by which all other proteins are measured.GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY, Chocolate

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  • Sam

    06/09/2013
    2,060 of 2,169 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Why This is the one of the best Protein Supplement in the Market, A critical analysis from a Bio technologist, August 28, 2011
    By 
    Sam

    As a fitness enthusiast and a Science guy, I am always curious to find the real value of a supplement. What works and what does not work. More importantly, I believe the analysis of a product should be based on strong scientific knowledge base, combined with good old fashion practical use of the product, and only then one should come down to the final conclusion.

    This product review and analysis was conducted based on 3 parameters

    A. Constituents: What comes in the box, the real value of the product
    B. Assimilation: How does this product goes down in your system, how much of it will your body assimilate
    C. Usability : Long term usability and and effects.

    I believe this is one of the best supplements available in the market today. The Question is Why?

    1. The Quality of protein. Since its manufactured by Glanbia (who owns Optimum nutrition), this product is coming straight from the manufacturer. This is a BIG factor, 90% of the protein supplement companies source their raw materials from third parties, often importing them from third world countries.

    100 grams of Whey protein isolate from one source is NOT equal to the 100 gram Whey protein isolate from another. Inferior resources usually have high level of Heavy metals and cattle Hormones. This has been elucidated from recent tests and published widely in the consumer reports. ON aced this report with minimum levels of such harmful residues. Reason is simple, they make their own whey in a plant which has to abide all regulations under US law.

    Just for the point of reference. I am from India, and therefore know first hand how many poorly regulated cheese plants export their whey to Europe and US. So make sure your Whey protein is coming from Whey extracted in the US!!

    The Additives

    2. Ideally, I will prefer the protein powder with no artificial sweetener. But lets face it, such a product will be hard to sell. However, Golds whey keep artificial sweeter to minimum. If you check Bodybuilding.com forums, lots of consumer complain that its not sweet enough. I request all such folks to realise that is actually good for them, if you feel this product is not sufficiently sweet for you. Its better you use lesser amount of hydrant (Milk, water, juice etc), or add a tiny bit of Honey.

    The Profile- The Myth about Isolate vs a Blend

    3. This might be hard for some people to digest. However, the truth is 96% people who use Whey supplements, will have no additional benefits of taking an Isolate vs a Blend. Please note, when I use the word blend, I mean a product lile Golds whey which is well balanced with Whey isolate and Whey Concentrate. (not any junk product form the market). If you take the blend, you might get 1 gram of extra fat or 2 grams of extra carbs which is absolutely nothing. You can burn this by adding 1.5 minute to your jog routine or walking for 2-3 minutes. You will get the same result and effect as the Isolate, so its not worth spending extra refined Isolate. The Isolate rumor is just a Hype created by the supplement industry. I will repeat this again, if your blend is as good as Golds whey i.e you are getting 24 grams per 30 gram scoop, you don’t need an Isolate.

    Who all comprise the 4% population who can benefit from an Isolate. First people who are extremely lactose Intolerant. I have used the word extremely since all good products add enzymes to digest the little amount of lactose residue in the supplement. Lactose is not a a bad thing, its simply the milk sugar. So if you are highly allergic to Lactose, Isolate will help (they have negligible levels of lactose)

    Second tier of people who can benefit from Isolates are professional athletes who are pepping up for an upcoming competition. This competitive set is consuming 5-8+ scoops of Whey protein daily and therefore will benefit from reduction in additional fat or carbs.

    4. Why go for Whey protein blend when you have specialized protein powders with Whey,egg and Casein.

    Its simple science, Whey is just better with the best Biological value*. This means that your body will better absorb and use the protein source from Whey more than any other source, therefore no wastage. Egg is also a great resource, which is just behind Whey. However in real world it lags behind Whey substantially, even the delayed absorption rate cannot compensate much. Scientifically it has been proven that Whey is just better, since it doesn’t tax your digestive processes as much as an egg protein.

    Question of Casein:
    Its true that Casein has an edge when it comes to delayed absorption. Its anti-catabolic properties and slow absorption makes it an ideal night time protein. This said, its best when you take Casein in concentrated from, i.e. if you need Casein, take only Caesin, do not mix it with Whey… Why do I say this, Its a big topic based on…

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  • Emmanuel Goldstein

    06/09/2013
    466 of 555 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Some Good, Some Bad, and But Not Ugly…, February 13, 2008
    By 
    Emmanuel Goldstein (Unity, Oregon) –
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    I like this product. Let me first start by saying that I do not think this is “the BEST” protein product ever. However, I’ve tried many protein products and this comes rather close.

    In my honest opinion, “the BEST” protein product out there would have to be “Profect” by Protica Research. It’s actually the stuff used by gastric bypass patients. It’s 25 grams of high-absorb protein in only 2.7 fluid oz that literally tastes like fruit candy. But, it’s way too expensive and a two-months supply can set you back a couple of hundred bucks easily. Because of this, it’s better suited strictly toward its medical purposes.

    This product is also not the “most cost-effective”. There are plenty of other whey products out there that are much much cheaper and have just as much protein content, but they all pretty much taste like doo doo. What’s the point in torturing yourself to save a few bucks? Cost is definitely an important factor, but not the most important.

    Apart from all of the hype and apart from all of the hate, I would say that I really do like this product. It tasted a bit gross with just plain water, but when I added it to a cup of enriched soymilk, I couldn’t tell the difference between it and a regular kid’s chocolate milk shake. That is amazing. And this product did mix pretty well. I usually have problems with that when it comes to powdered shakes and it’s always great when you can get a shake that doesn’t just sit on the bottom of the cup and cement while everything else just floats to the top. I even added a serving of Benefiber fiber supplement, and it still didn’t clump up.

    One problem that I have with this product is that it does use artificial sweeteners, but I’ll let that slide for now, since I don’t intake too many products with them anyway. Still, it is a cause for concern for those you who want to avoid such things in your diet entirely.

    Overall, 4 of of 5 stars. I’m pleased but not impressed. This product is definitely one of the superior brands out there but most definitely not a “gold standard”. A lot could be done to improve it.

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  • S.MO

    06/09/2013
    99 of 122 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    This is the best Whey Protein!, May 15, 2011
    By 
    S.MO (USA) –

    I’ve used Optimum Nutrition’s Whey Protein for many years and always loved it. Occasionally I have tried other brands and always come back. The price is right and the flavors are usually great. Double Rich Chocolate tastes alright. I’m not going to lie, it doesn’t have the best taste. It used to taste quite a bit better but over the years the flavor has changed. Not as good as it used to be but the ingredient list has been improved. With 24 grams of protein and 5 BCAA’s, yet only 3 carbs, you can’t go wrong!

    The powder mixes easily in any shaker bottle. I usually mix it with water, but it tastes better if you mix it with milk and/or some fruit. Goes down easy with a few ice cubes.

    Again! This is the best protein on the market for the price! Sure Optimum Nutrition Hydrowhey is a more refined product that can be digested a little better, but for the price you can’t beat this Gold Standard.

    I have also tried a couple other flavors. Double Rich Chocolate was what I used all the time. But the flavor isn’t as good as it used to be so I’ve experimented with some others lately. I still drink it but I like to mix it up and swap flavors now. If you don’t like Double Rich Chocolate, try another flavor. You’ll eventually find one you will like.

    Here is a list of the flavors I have tried and how I rank them (strictly on flavor alone — 10 = Perfect …. 1 = Bad)

    Banana Cream – 9
    Strawberry Banana – 5
    Delicious Strawberry – 6
    Double Rich Chocolate – 7
    Extreme Milk Chocolate – 5
    Tropical Punch – 6

    Protein is not meant to taste perfect. It’s meant to be a workout supplement and the taste is just a bonus. Take them for the nutritional benefits and the ability to use them as a meal replacement. ON Gold Standard is simply the best. You can’t go wrong!

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