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OPTIMUM NUTRITION, 100% WHEY GOLD VARIETY 16/PACK |  | Brand: Optimum Nutrition
Category: Sports
This item is no longer available
Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 266669
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ** Always refer to the manufacturer's label on the product for description, recommended dose and precautions.
MPN: OPT-WGS-VP16
UPC: 748927025491
EAN: 0748927025491
ASIN: B001P0VQWU
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| Features:
| • | 90% Isolates by weight | | • | 8 grams BCAA's per serving | | • | Contains lactase and Aminogen | | • | 16 flavors included |
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| Customer Reviews:
 When "Good Enough" is the best... January 4, 2010
S. Surbrook (Memphis, TN)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have been using Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Protein (off and on, depending on my current need) for a number of years now. As others have noted here about protein powders, you need to consider what your real NEEDS are and buy accordingly.
Let's face it, unless you are a truly elite athlete (and the vast majority of us are not), you really only need a protein powder to supplement your protein intake while controlling your calorie intake. The best protein sources are properly prepared foods, but they often come with a cost... extra calories, the wrong kinds of fats, allergens (gluten, nuts, egg, etc.), etc. Hence, the need for supplemental protein powders.
I have tried a great many powders. I have spent a great deal more than this product and somewhat less. However, even when I was body building (at a high level) I found one "truth". It was almost impossible to tell the difference, in my body's progress, between the various protein powders. Other factors were much more important (proper balance of exercise vs recuperation time, exercise programs, matching a training regimen to body type, etc.).
That is not to say that there is no difference between protein powders, but that the difference is generally NOT in the way your body responds to the supplement in your exercise program. The difference that the vast majority of people WILL recognize are, IMO (in no particular order):
1. Taste - Taste is very important. If a product doesn't taste good you won't use it long-term. A good tasting product also offers a greater variety of preparation options (e.g. it will taste better with just plain water when you are really trying to control calories). Finally, if you insist on using other supplements that don't taste good in preparation, you can mix them with this product for a better taste. Some protein powders I have tried tasted like poorly flavored, bitter, and acidic chalk. Maybe they were actually better than my experience with them showed, but the taste made me glad to find something (anything!) else.
My personal favorite flavors in this brand are the Double Chocolate and Chocolate Mint.
2. Digestibility - Usually, this is noticeable in various forms of digestive upset. I cannot tell you how many other types of protein powders I have tried and had gas, indigestion, reflux, etc. and/or all as a result.
This powder is, in my experience very digestible so long as you do not ingest an overly large amount at any one time. This is true for all forms of protein (protein needs HCL to be properly broken down into the amino acids your body actually uses), I have found this product to provide a noticeably lower level of digestive upset than other products I have tried.
3. Basic Metabolic Needs - Most protein powders on the market are WAY overkill when it comes to meeting the body's training needs. People tend to think that some of the "better" products (those that tend to have high calorie counts relative to gram of protein) are good because they make them feel as though they are stronger/have more energy. What is likely really happening (YMMV), is that the product is partially compensating for their not getting enough rest. This is why many of these same people get injured frequently.
I used to have a pamphlet written by Arnold Schwartzenegger when he had temporarily changed his name to Arnold Strong and in it he made a very interesting observation relating to the importance of proper rest relative to very hard workouts:
"Don't run if you can walk,
don't walk if you can stand,
don't stand if you can sit,
don't sit if you can lie down,
don't lie down if you can sleep."
While a good workout is important to physical development, so is PROPER rest! It will help you progress quicker AND help prevent injuries.
4. Value - How well does the protein powder meet the other three needs vs how much it costs. This is where this product "hits it out of the park". IMO, it meets the first three listed needs in a more than "good enough" manner while still being very reasonably priced. A solid value!
In these four categories, I have yet to find a comparable product. Buy this one and I strongly doubt you will be disappointed!
For additional reading, an excellent, if old book to look at is Dr. Franco Columbu's (a good friend of Arnold Schwartzeneger's from the "Pumping Iron" days) book, The Bodybuilder's Nutrition Book. While it is becoming a bit dated, the basics of the book lay out a good foundation for off-competition training. Also, while the title implies the book is only for body builder's, any athlete who is striving to improve and understand their body's nutritional needs will find this book helpful! Dr. Columbu is a doctor of chiropractic and has a PhD in Nutrition in addition to his years of experience as a top level competitive bodybuilder.
Disclaimer: I have no financial interest or personal relationship in/with any of the products discussed in this review.
Review December 18, 2009
Myles Traven
Item arrived quickly. No problems. It tastes a little funny, but I was expecting that. Overall it is a good product.
 Meh... December 14, 2009
Poursha (CA USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
After having Muscle Milk, this stuff tastes and smells horrible in comparison. I guess it's because it doesn't really have anything except for protein, whereas Muscle Milk has a bunch of other stuff in it too...
 Strawberry flavor not so good .... December 9, 2009
TexasShopper
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm just commenting about taste and stomach upset here.
I've tried double chocolate and it's really good with fat free milk.
I like strawberry in general, but this Whey strawberry
does NOT taste good even with milk. It also upsets my stomach unlike
the double chocolate.
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Choc, Vanilla December 2, 2009
Shutterbee
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First I'll say that the Double Rich Chocolate is the best of the flavors Ive tried. Vanilla being the second and Strawberry was just painful, which was a real let down because I really like the others. Ive only tried these flavors so I can't comment on the others (banana, cookies/cream etc). The DRChocolate or other chocolate flavors are great and the ones I get most often. I would purchase the Vanilla if I somehow couldnt get the Chocolate one but will never buy the Strawberry again.
Ive tried alot of the powder proteins and the Gold Standard brand is the best one that I've had so far (with exception of the Strawberry flavor) If you've only tried brands of powdered protein from regular box stores and didnt like them you need to try this, there is no comparison. Nutrition stores carry this product but its around 10.00 cheaper to buy it online here. Ive not found a box store that has this brand at this price for 2lb.
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