Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey

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$34.99
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Product Description

Whey protein Isolates are 90% pure protein by weight. They are the purest and most expensive form of whey protein that exists. That's why they are the first ingredients you read on the 100% Natural Whey Gold Standard label. By using Whey Protein Isolates as our primary protein source, we're able to pack 24 grams of the purest, muscle-building protein per serving, with a lot less of the fat, cholesterol, lactose, and other stuff that you can do without.

What's more, 100% Natural Whey Gold Standard contains no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. There's no question this is the standard by which other whey proteins are measured.

100% Natural Whey Gold Standard Highlights

  • No Artificial Flavors, Sweeteners, or Colors
  • Whey Isolates are the Primary Protein Source
  • Higher Pure Protein Percentage
  • Fast-Acting HYDROWHEY Whey Peptides
  • Provides Whey Protein Microfractions
  • More than 5 Grams of BCAAs
  • Over 4 grams of Glutamine & Precursors
  • Instantized to Mix with a Spoon

With no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners to give you more of what you want (pure, unadulterated whey protein) with less of what you don't (fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, lactose, and other carbohydrates) with every serving. In fact, Optimum's 100% Natural Whey Gold Standard Protein is better than ever!

Specifications

Brand Optimum Nutrition
Category protein

Nutrition Information

1.9lbs Natural Chocolate

Serving Size: 1 Rounded Scoop (32g)
Servings Per Container: 27
Amount Per Serving
Amt
%DV
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
60mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
2g
Protein
24g
Vitamin A
 
0%
Calcium
 
10%
Vitamin C
 
0%
Iron
 
2%
Typical Amino Acid Profile per Serving
Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
Tryptophan
405mg
Valine
1422mg
Threonine
1654mg
Isoleucine
1573mg
Leucine
2531mg
Lysine
2233mg
Phenylalanine
748mg
Methionine
492mg
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (CAAs)
Arginine
505mg
Cystine
494mg
Tyrosine
703mg
Histidine
423mg
Proline
1509mg
Glutamine & Precursors
4082mg
Nonessential Amino Acids (NAAs)
Aspartic Acid
2508mg
Serine
1126mg
Glycine
412mg
Alanine
1180mg
* % Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value (DV) not established.
Ingredients
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Rebaudioside A, Aminogen, Lactase.
Allergen Warning
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 enough protein to meet your daily protein requirements through a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements. For the best results, consume your daily protein allotment over several small meals spread evenly throughout the day.

Do not use as a sole source of nutrition. Keep out of reach of children.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Reviews

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Stevie N
November 7, 2021
Review Rating 80%

I've been using this protein powder for a long time. I like the vanilla flavor. It does not do well in the microwave like in oatmeal.

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Jim B
September 3, 2021
Review Rating 80%

Mixes well and I like that is does not have artificial sweeteners. The taste is excellent i usually use some almond milk with it. I have been able,to,loose a few pounds of fats and then put back on muscle using this protein powder. I just ordered the 4.8 lbs of Chocolate , vanilla and strawberry. I use it cooking as well.

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Gagandeep S
August 1, 2021
Review Rating 100%

Quality and Results: I do not feel bloated after using this whey. I am really satisfied with the quality and results while using this casein. It is a bit more expensive than other whey-based products from Optimum Nutrition or even other brands. However, it is naturally flavored, which makes it better than other artificially flavored proteins. Flavor: Chocolate flavor tastes great. read more

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Bar E
July 2, 2021
Review Rating 100%

Great protein powder great flavour, i would definitly buy this again

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Elay
May 2, 2021
Review Rating 100%

Great taste and feels good as a post workout recovery shake

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Bar E
April 13, 2021
Review Rating 100%

Very good product, the product does not have a very strong taste

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Elay
October 26, 2020
Review Rating 100%

Didn't expect for this all natural whey to taste that good and sit well in my stomach. Amazing product.

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Carol M
September 16, 2020
Review Rating 100%

I love gold standard natural. It has no artificial sweeteners

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Elay
August 17, 2020
Review Rating 100%

Great taste for an all natural whey!

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Carol M
June 14, 2020
Review Rating 100%

I've been using this product for years and I absolutely love it

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Jack H
June 6, 2020
Review Rating 100%

100% natural- it doesn’t get much better than that. This is the first protein powder I bought when I started working out in middle school. I graduate college this year and am still using the same powder. Trusted ingredients, trusted manufacturer, and quality results. 

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Mohamed Amine H
March 7, 2020
Review Rating 100%

Great taste as usual for ON and naturally flavored !

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iman h
February 14, 2020
Review Rating 100%

Really like the all natural option. Great tasting and not pumped with filler ingredients. Chocolate tastes great but don’t like the vanilla taste one bit

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Patrick M
November 17, 2019
Review Rating 100%

Really like the all natural option. Great tasting and not pumped with filler ingredients. Chocolate tastes great but don’t like the vanilla taste one bit

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Foo
August 14, 2019
Review Rating 100%

Here is my new sludge recipe: about 40-45g of frozen berries left in a cup for about an hour to defrost, then put in a scoop of casein and gradually add milk (if bulking) or water (if cutting) stirring it to a desired consistence. Put into a freezer for 30 minutes.

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Kay N
April 26, 2019
Review Rating 100%

Great taste. Would recommend. But personally i think i prefer the taste of regular ON whey protein (black bottle). 

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Foo
December 24, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Ah, and one more tip: It definitely better dilutes in room temperature milk. I normally put milk into a blender 2-3 hours before workout and leave it outside or a fridge but if you forgot to do so and you have a milk directly from a fridge shake REALLY HARD while blendind and you'll be fine.

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moulay el mostafa
December 21, 2018
Review Rating 80%

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey it is good.

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eric q
November 1, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Awesome product great tasting 

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hend a
October 24, 2018
Review Rating 100%

I had the chocolate whey and it was great. Also have the french vanilla casein and it was really good. Thats why I don't get why this vanilla protein tastes so ungodly bad. If I could get my money back I would. ON needs to get taste testers or some kind of focus groups. This product is unacceptable.

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Mohamad N
October 23, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Good product i tried it, recomended product

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Mohamad N
October 23, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Amazing gains! I bought 2 5lb tubs of this protein and love it! The choc flavor is on point and the cookies is delicious! Mixes well with no clumps. Will buy again!

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hend a
October 7, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Last time I've accidentally ordered a not naturally flavoured (red label) one and have realized how much naturally flavoured is better. Not too sweet, larger powder grain (not sprayed around the kitchen when applied) and no palm oil (in protein? what for?). Definitely will stick to naturally flavoured one.

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Foo
September 6, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Last time I've accidentally ordered a not naturally flavoured (red label) one and have realized how much naturally flavoured is better. Not too sweet, larger powder grain (not sprayed around the kitchen when applied) and no palm oil (in protein? what for?). Definitely will stick to naturally flavoured one.

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Ian G
September 3, 2018
Review Rating 100%

I've been using it for years. Great product.

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Ian G
July 31, 2018
Review Rating 100%

good taste and it has stevia.

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Foo
July 11, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Just started with it so I can not judge an effect but at least chocolate taste is absolutely fine, same as a cool cocoa drink you will get from a grocery. Dilution is almost instant.

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Daniel K
July 7, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Super test end very good chois

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Daniel K
July 2, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Super produkt and very good chois

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Josh P
May 15, 2018
Review Rating 100%

My lady is hooked on this protein as it is natural and has really helped her build muscle. I also like this whey 

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Nav S
April 5, 2018
Review Rating 100%

Same with the natural casein. Less ingredients and it tastes good 

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Josh P
January 21, 2018
Review Rating 100%

This is my go to if I run low or out of my MP grass fed whey. Has helped me a lot

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Jeffrey D
January 13, 2018
Review Rating 100%

No sucralose or carrageenan. Very important if you do not want to have stomach issues. Mixes well tastes great.

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Bradley M
January 8, 2018
Review Rating 80%

Easy to mix. Tates pretty good.

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Andrey M
December 21, 2017
Review Rating 100%

Gold standard is always on top of proteins!

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Josh P
December 16, 2017
Review Rating 100%

These are not the most flavorful protein powders but they are natural so I was not expecting too much. I feel awesome after I drink this and I will keep buying more

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Rad
December 13, 2017
Review Rating 100%

Mixes well, tastes pretty good for a natural whey. Great for cutting. Results are good so far. Mixes with water still a good taste

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Miki J
December 11, 2017
Review Rating 80%

This is the best nature protein it have big benfits

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Alex G
December 10, 2017
Review Rating 100%

Best whey EVER....PERIOD. Just refuse anything else. No fake flavors or chemicals.

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Matheus M
December 1, 2017
Review Rating 100%

Excellent product I recommend to everyone

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Nadim C
November 28, 2017
Review Rating 100%

The flavor is litter bitter, but not bad. All in all its a nice natural product. No artificial flavors, no sweetners

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Jörgen
October 13, 2017
Review Rating 100%

My favourite! No unhealthy artificial suggar and flavour. No problem for a sensitive stomach either. 

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Bradley M
August 16, 2017
Review Rating 80%

Takes ok. Don't feel bloated after

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eric q
July 9, 2017
Review Rating 100%

Great protein being using this for many years 

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Patrick M
July 6, 2017
Review Rating 80%

Great tasting natural protein powder (Chocolate flavor). Would be better if the price was a little lower.

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Evan S
July 2, 2017
Review Rating 100%

Tastes great and no artificial crap. Blend with unsweetened coconut/almond milk, a few frozen strawberries and half a banana. Perfect!  

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Josh P
May 18, 2017
Review Rating 100%

I am very happy I went the natural route as I feel better than ever after I take this during the day. The flavor is not very strong but that is to be expected without using anything artificial

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Bryce C
May 2, 2017
Review Rating 100%

This is my go to protein. Great for post workout and anytime!

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Puck
April 20, 2017
Review Rating 80%

I've been using ON gold standard whey protein powder for a long time, but this is the first "Natural" one that I've tried. It tastes quite good (I got the chocolate flavor), and mixes as well as the regular kind. I appreciate how their aren't any chemical flavorings or artificial sweeteners. However, I was disappointed to see that (on the container I received in the mail) it does read more not list "Aminogen", when the picture they provide on this site of the "Gold Standard Natural Whey: Chocolate" labels it as an ingredient in this product. Perhaps it's not natural and they took it out at a later time, but I checked to make sure it had Aminogen in there and wouldn't have purchased this product if I knew it would not be included. Aminogen is an enzymatic product that helps to break down protein, which is important in a protein heavy diet because the body struggles to digest excess protein. So without the Aminogen, this product could be less efficient in protein digestion (and consequently absorption), as well as cause some digestive distress or discomfort. Don't get me wrong, I love ON and have been using their products for a long time, but if they could put back the Aminogen in this product or something else that has the same enzymatic function, I would greatly appreciate it. I would recommend this product to others, but with a side note to make sure that everything you want from your protein powder is included and on the label.

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Sbob
April 11, 2017
Review Rating 80%

Pretty good stuff easy to mix. Thin not thick.