Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and BCAA Amino Acids, Vanilla Ice Cream Flavour, 15 Servings, 450 g

Having tried several protein powders over the years, I can confidently say that Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% Whey stands out as a superior choice for muscle building and recovery. The first thing that struck me was the taste—smooth, rich, and without the artificial aftertaste that plagues many other brands. My personal favorite is the Double Rich Chocolate, which mixes effortlessly with water or milk, making it a delightful post-workout treat.In terms of performance, this protein powder delivers exactly what it promises. With 24 grams of high-quality whey protein per serving, it provides the essential nutrients needed to fuel muscle growth and aid in recovery. I've noticed significant improvements in my muscle mass and a reduction in recovery time since incorporating it into my regimen. The addition of BCAAs and glutamine further enhances its effectiveness, ensuring that my muscles get the support they need after intense workouts.Another aspect worth mentioning is its mixability. Whether I use a shaker bottle or simply stir it with a spoon, the powder dissolves completely, leaving no clumps or gritty texture. This is a game-changer for anyone who has struggled with poorly mixed protein drinks in the past.Overall, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder has become a staple in my fitness routine. Its excellent taste, high-quality ingredients, and noticeable results make it a product I highly recommend to anyone serious about their fitness goals.

Great product, tasty and very easy to prepare and drink. after a couple week i am a starting to notice difference in my performance and recovery.

Really niceDoesn't taste too sweetBlends really nicely as wellI'm a beginner and it seems quite good🫶

Works great and tastes ok but i was very disappointed that the package didn’t have any information such as how many scoops is one serving (its one i found out after having to empty the bag into a box and count) and they also don’t tell you when to take it.Other than that great product

Would always buy this over cheaper brands , mixes easy which is great when mixing with oats.

The delicious strawberry flavour is the best I have tried to date in this range. Mixes well in a protein shaker bottle with either water or milk. No clumping of powder which can happen with competitors.

As expected

Arrived on time. Well packaged with a scoop inside.I thought I would update both my reviews for this product and the Optimum Nutrition gold standard 100% casein protein powders. To begin with I've tried a few different flavours and must admit they all taste quite good with water. Now many of you will be buying this product to help build muscle and tone up. First of all you might be asking yourself when do I take it? How much do I take? The answer to how much is dependant on your own personal workout regime and metabolic rate. If you have a intense workout regime and a high metabolic rate, then I would recommend that you could possibly take up to 4 servings in a day. The basic rule is 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight so someone weighing 180lbs would be taking 180 grams a day. This does not mean you should get all your protein intake from the protein powders, remember these are supplements to your diets not replacements to your dietary intake of protein. Some of you may need more or less than the 1 gram per pound, again depending on what your goals are. One easy way to know if you are overdoing your protein intake is if your pee suddenly smells VERY strongly of ammonia this could be a indicator that your body is flushing excess protein from your body, remember pee will normal smell slightly of ammonia only if the smell is stronger than usual after a increase in your protein intake can you attribute it to your body flushing the excess protein. So adjust your intake accordingly, my own intake is 3 servings on none training days and 4 servings on training days.As to the when? I can only give you my own example this may or may not work for you. I start my day with a Whey protein an hour before my morning workout, then breakfast after my workout. This allows the protein to absorb into your system so that after your workout the protein is already in your system ready to be used, whey protein can take between an hour to two hours to enter your system. Then a hour before lunch I'll have another whey protein. Then one hour before my evening workout I'll have another whey protein, then my evening meal after my workout. Then a hour before bed I'll have my casein protein. This is because casein is slow releasing so I know that while I sleep my body will have a constant source of protein. The key is to have a level amount of protein in your system throughout the day and night.You should only take whey with water because it will enter your system faster, taking it with milk will slow this process, however casein can be taken with milk as it is already a slow releasing protein.I could go further into depth on the types of foods you should be eating depending on what you wish to achieve and training regime to achieve realistic goals but I won't bore you anymore than I need to, If you do have any questions feel free to contact me and I will help you as much as I can.