100% Whey Protein - Gold Standard Overview

Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Protein Gold Standard is one of the most recognized whey protein supplements in this overcrowded category. Competitors and imitators trying to duplicate Optimum Nutrition's success have long-wondered what made Gold Standard such a favorite in the market. It's really a question of getting everything right nutritionally, and then giving the customer a nice broad selection of flavors to choose from. That's a big deal because the same old chocolate, vanilla and strawberry options get old quick when you use whey protein shakes day in and day out. With an unbelievable 22 flavors to check out and more coming out all the time, this is one whey shake line that won't bore you into slacking on your protein intake.

In terms of protein, Gold Standard had what most whey users want; a blend of whey isolates, whey concentrates and whey peptides. In total, you get 24 grams of protein per serving, about as much as 4 eggs while the cholesterol, fat and lactose content of Gold Standard is very, very low. The ultra fast-absorbing whey peptides (HYDROWHEY®) Optimum Nutrition has added to Gold Standard increase its biological value (an indicator of how easily and completely the body can utilize a protein), which is another nice touch. No matter what flavor you pick, you'll also get at least 5 grams of BCAAs to help preserve muscle mass and strength along with glutamine peptides for immune, intestinal, and anabolic support.

So sure 100% Whey Gold Standard is great for building lean body mass, but there are some other things people appreciate about it. For one thing, customers tell us that Gold Standard is one of the easiest protein powders to use. That's because Optimum has 'instantized' so it mixes up very easily, even with just a spoon. Another great thing is that each flavor of 100% Whey Gold Standard has a similar nutrition profile so you can change flavors at any time without giving up anything nutritionally. This is a major plus since you'll most likely want to, or even need to, to change up you flavors every now and then. With Gold Standard, you don't have to go off searching for a completely new product to have a completely new taste. A typical 100% Whey Gold Standard customer is an experienced trainer or athlete who has been using protein supplements for a very long time. They're tired of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. The same old flavors get boring. But you don't stop needing protein. Try something different, try a new flavor of 100% Whey Gold Standard today and see why it's going to remain one of the top protein powders on the market and 22 steps ahead of the competition.

100% Whey Protein - Gold Standard Description from OPTIMUM NUTRITION

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.

Mocha Cappuccino Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (32g) Servings Per Container 71
Amount Per Serving
Calories	130
Calories From Fat	15
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	60mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		10%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa(Processed With Alkali), Coffee, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Sucralose, Lactase


Extreme Milk Chocolate Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (32g) Servings Per Container 71
Amount Per Serving

Calories	130
Calories From Fat	15
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	100mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		10%
Iron		2%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa(Processed With Alkali), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Creamer(Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Di-Potassium Phosphate, Tri-Calcium Phosphate, Tocopherols), Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Sucralose, Lactase.


Delicious Strawberry Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (31 g) Servings Per Container 73
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	15
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	33mg	18%
Sodium	130mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	3g	1%
Sugars	2g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		8%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Lecithin, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40, Aminogen®, Lactase.


Cookies & Cream Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (33 g) Servings Per Container 68
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	55mg	18%
Sodium	200mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Sugars	3g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		8%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Cookie Crumbs(Enriched Flour[Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Aicd], Sugar, PalmAnd Palm Kernal Oil, Cocoa[Processed With Alkali], High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Gum Blend(Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Sucralose, Aminogen®, Lactase.

Chocolate Malt Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (31 g) Servings Per Container 73
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	40mg	13%
Sodium	110mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	3g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		10%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa(Processed With Alkali), Lecithin, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Sucralose, Lactase.

Vanilla Ice Cream Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (29.4 g) Servings Per Container 73
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	130mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	3g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		8%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Lactase.

Double Rich Chocolate Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (30.4 g) Servings Per Container 74
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	130mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	3g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		8%
Iron		2%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa(Processed With Alkali), Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Lactase.

Coffee Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (32 g) Servings Per Container 71
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	130
Calories From Fat	15
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	70mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Sugars	2g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		10%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Coffee, Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Di-Potassium Phosphate, Tri-Calcium Phosphate, Tocopherols), Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen®, Lactase.


French Vanilla Creme Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (31 g) Servings Per Container 74
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	90mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		10%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Sucralose, Lactase.

White Chocolate Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (31 g) Servings Per Container 73
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	100mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		8%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Tocopherols), Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Lactase

Strawberry Banana Serving Size 1 Rounded Scoop (30 g) Servings Per Container 75
Amount Per
Serving
Calories	120
Calories From Fat	10
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	60mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate	3g	1%
Sugars	1g
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		10%
Iron		0%
Not a Significant Source of Dietary Fiber
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients:
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aminogen®, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40, Lactase.

ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains Milk And Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients.

SPOON STIRRED: Gold Standard 100% Whey™ is INSTANTIZED. That means if you forgot your shaker cup or don’t have time to get out the blender, you can just add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard 100% Whey™ to a glass filled with 6-8 oz of water or your favorite beverage. Then mix it up with a spoon. Stir for about 20 seconds or until powder is completely dissolved. TIP: Adjust the intensity of your Gold Standard 100% Whey™ by varying the amount of liquid that you use to prepare it. For a bolder flavor with slightly more body and sweetness, mix each scoop with 4-6 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. For a milder tasting, less sweet shake, use 8-10 oz of liquid per scoop.

SHAKER: Bringing a shaker cup with you to the gym is the best way to get a powerful dose of protein immediately after your workout. Just pour in 6-8 oz of your preferred beverage and then add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard 100% Whey™ to your shaker cup. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds.

BLENDER: Add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard 100% Whey™ to a blender filled with 6-8 oz of water, nonfat milk, or your favorite beverage. Blend for 20-30 seconds. Then add 1 or 2 ice cubes and blend for an additional 30 seconds.

SHAKE UP YOUR SHAKE: By adding fresh or frozen fruits, peanut butter, flaxseed oil, coconut and other high-energy ingredients, you can transform your shake into a delicious high-protein meal.

STACK YOUR SHAKE: You can make Gold Standard 100% Whey™ an even more powerful recovery product by adding supplements like creatine, glutamine, BCAA, and concentrated carbohydrate powders.

THINK OUTSIDE THE GLASS: Gold Standard 100% Whey™ can be used for more than just protein shakes. Try mixing a scoop into oatmeal, yogurt, or the milk that you pour over your morning breakfast cereal. Better yet, boost the protein content of muffins, cookies, brownies, etc. by adding a scoop or two to your baked goods recipes.

SUGGESTED USE: Consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day through a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements. For even better results, consume your daily protein allotment over several small meals spread evenly throughout the day.

Warnings: This product contains whey derived from dairy and lecithin (to improve mixability) derived from soybeans. For use as a dietary supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

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