Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein
Optimum Nutrition

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein

Whey isolate-led blend with WPC and hydrolysates. Mixes clean, dissolves fast, and tastes great even with water.

Best for

Anyone who needs a daily, no-nonsense protein source post-workout or as a meal helper.

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Key features

  • 24g protein per scoop
  • Whey isolate as the primary source
  • Banned-substance tested
  • Available in many flavors

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Mixes effortlessly with a shaker
  • Reliable, consistent quality across batches
  • Cost-per-gram is very competitive at typical sizes

Cons

  • Contains soy lecithin and artificial flavors in most SKUs
  • Lactose-sensitive users may prefer a pure isolate