Gold Standard Whey Muscle Building and Recovery Protein Powder With Naturally Occurring Glutamine and Amino Acids, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 71 Servings, 2.27kg, Packaging May Vary

Effects on training: I ran out of whey powder before I bought this tub on Amazon. I have trained several periods in the last years with and without whey protein (replaced shakes with natural protein sources). I personally like the quick absorption of Optimum Nutrition Whey, the flexibility and creativity it adds to my day-to-day activities and the quality of the product. I have barely any other option to quickly get a protein amount while I am juggling my job, my workouts and my friends. I personally think this whey protein has good effects on my training. (I have gained about 10 lbs of muscle mass in the last 12 months of training - 4 day split). I run 2-3 times a week (approx. 30 minutes). TASTE: I have tried several brands before I discovered Optimum Nutrition. I prefer the Milk CHOCOLATE taste and it really does taste like chocolate. There are sweeteners in this whey but you can't really taste them. Mixing with WATER: Using a SMART SHAKER (tm) - mixes OK with water, there are no lumps and the process is quick. However the TASTE changes a bit if you are using the Milk CHOCOLATE with water only. If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Mixing with MILK (low-fat 0.3% milk): Using a SMART SHAKER - mixes really well, taste is excellent. No lumps or issues. If you shake it hard enough there will be a little bit of "foam" on top of your shake which is good. Mixing with fruit juice: I have tried MINUTE MAID Orange Juice - mixing was no problem but I personally didn't like the chocolate/orange taste (but I also don't like this combination in chocolate, others love it - just try it out!) Mixing/Combining with Quaker Oats (oatmeal/porridge): ON Double Rich Chocolate with oatmeal adds a great chocolate taste and makes the oatmeal more appealing. However, there is also a floury side taste (similar to mixing with water alone) which is the only downside. I can live with it. NEGATIVE / ADVERSE effects on body, skin or hair: None. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey 4712 g Double Chocolate Protein Shake Powder monstersupplements also sent me a free shaker and a sample (PhD gain chocolate).

I have been using Gold Standard Whey for almost 10 years now, and the extreme milk chocolate flavour is definitely one of my favourites. It has a really good chocolate taste, kind of like chocolate milk and I’ve always found this brand trustworthy, so I’ve stuck with it. While it’s not my main protein these days, I still enjoy having it every once in a while. Each scoop has 120 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 3 grams of carbs (1 gram fibre, 2 grams sugar), and 24 grams of protein. The macronutrient profile is solid, and it’s made up of a blend of proteins, including whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, and whey peptides. Mixing it up is easy, and it smells great as soon as you open it, a nice chocolate aroma without being too sweet or overpowering. It’s smooth and has a good texture, and I like the chocolate flavour intensity, it’s got just the right balance, not too strong or weak. I’d call it the Goldilocks of chocolate flavours, if you will. On a scale of 1 to 10 I’d give this flavour an 8.5 out of 10. If you’re looking for a tasty, reliable chocolate protein, I’d definitely recommend trying the extreme milk Chocolate flavour. Cheers, and happy mixing!

Wow! Never been a fan of the taste of protein shakes I've chosen... until now. This is amazing. if someone was to create a milkshake based on Lindt excellence extra creamy - this would be it. Love it.

So first up I'm not trying to body build - a mate uses this to bulk up a bit and recommended for general use. I'm using it for "recovery/muscle repair" (supposedly) after longish runs and a very basic weight session as a cheaper alternative to eg for goodness shakes. Grim with water but tastes okayish with skimmed milk (which ironically gives you plenty of protein and some vitamins) but the sweeteners come though strong on flavour - yuck and prob not great for you. Best shaken up with some ice to really chill it. Otherwise for the hell of it i mucked about and tried one heaped spoonful of this plus one of vanilla slimfast (don't laugh!) with a pint of skimmed and the combo tastes better than the ON Gold on it's own - quite palatable - the combo also gives you some vitamins, minerals and prob around 35 - 40 g of protein. Either way with milk this fills me up and seems to help me on the recovery front. That said, and depending on what you are trying to achieve, you may want to avoid the hype and consider a reasonable diet and add some extra skimmed milk - combined with weights...surprise you may find yourself bulking up without blowing £45 on this stuff! I've read some reviews with people saying after several weeks of using this and doing weights...they can do more now - surprise (!) but after several weeks of weights you will normally find yourself getting fitter and stronger without this stuff if you have a reasonable diet. I've also use for goodness shakes (the recovery or 25g protein varieties as I get them cheap) and frankly while costing a bit more they taste a lot better and on top of the protein have plenty of vitamins and minerals (I assume that's a good thing) - I do find after a longish run I feel better the next day for having a bottle of this stuff after the run but likewise with the bizarre combo described above, so I guess they all do some good. I guess you'll make you own mind up and depending on what you're doing and trying to achieve....your body will tell you what works best for you - so listen to it and take it from there...

So I am not a super gym freak but I wanted to get healthier over all, so I opted for some additional supplements to help me on my journey. One of these supplements was Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% WHEY (Extreme Milk Chocolate) I was not only relying on this for my protein intake, real food was also consumed. So I would have 3 meals and 3 shakes a day. After about a week are so I did lose some weight and gain some muscle. It wasn’t a massive improvement but a good start in my eyes. Since then, due to injury, I have not been back to gym but I do still take this supplement occasionally in the week as a quick meal. I like the taste and the nice thing for me is that the protein mixes well in both water and milk. Packaging: Well packaged, comes in a tub. I have seen other in the reviews saying that the seal had been broken when trying to open it. I have bought at least 6 tubs in the last 12 months and never had this happened to me. Product: The flavour I ordered is extreme milk chocolate, I really like the taste and it mixes well. I have used it with water, almond milk and 2% milk all mixed well and tasted great. I find that its not really down to the powders not mixing proper but some people don't use good quality mixers. Pros: *Tastes great *Mixes well *Free scoop in every tub *Good quality protein *Versatile for what you need it for *Packaged well Cons: I haven't had any as of yet. I still have a tub in the kitchen, that I now just use with my meal replacements. Conclusion: If you are looking for a good trusted brand this is a good choice in my opinion. I have used other protein brands in the past but this was the right one for me and I will continue using it. I would definitely recommend this product, whether you are going to gym, playing sports, or just wanting to add additional protein boost to your diet.

The Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder is a superb product for muscle building and recovery. It mixes well, providing a smooth and enjoyable drink without the lumps or grittiness that some other powders can have. The nutritional profile is commendable, offering a high protein content per scoop, making it an effective post-workout supplement. Users have reported noticeable improvements in muscle recovery times and growth when using this consistently. Its taste is also a highlight – pleasingly flavorful without being overly sweet. Even with long-term use, the product maintains its consistency, delivering the same quality from the first to the last scoop. In conclusion, this whey protein powder stands true to the 'Gold Standard' label, earning a full five stars.

This protein tastes great, mixes well and doesn't leave you feeling too bloated - pretty much all the basic requirements beyond the obvious. I bought the milk chocolate, and whilst it isn't the same as eating a chocolate bar it tastes good. I use milk and a shaker bottle for my protein powder, and with a few seconds of shaking you'll get a good smooth consistency, no horrible lumps or chalky aftertaste which you sometimes get with cheaper protein powders. In terms of calorie delivery it provides everything you need, high protein and low carbs. When assessing protein powders it's always difficult to judge the quality of the protein itself, but from a 'feel' point of view I'm more than happy with the Gold Standard Whey. The price per kg is very competitive, the delivery was quick and the product was undamaged when it arrived. I would recommend this to anyone looking to gain muscle or on a high protein diet.

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