Optimum Nutrition, Gold Standard® 100% Whey Protein, Double Rich Chocolate, 1.98 lb (899 g)
AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Muscle support, workout recovery, daily protein intake
Who it may fit
Active adults and strength trainers who want convenient, fast-digesting protein to help meet daily protein needs.
How to take
Mix 1 scoop (about 31 g) with 6–8 fl oz of cold water, milk, or a preferred beverage and shake, stir, or blend for about 30 seconds; consume after exercise or anytime to help meet daily protein goals. Protein powders are often well tolerated when taken with meals or snacks.
Diet / Allergen fit
Gluten Free. Contains: Milk, Soy.
Ingredients explained
Whey protein isolate
Provides rapidly digested complete protein with essential amino acids, including BCAAs, which may support muscle protein synthesis after exercise.
Caution: Contains milk proteins; avoid if you have a dairy allergy or are sensitive to whey.
Whey protein concentrate
Supplies complete protein with naturally occurring amino acids that contribute to rebuilding and maintaining muscle tissue.
Caution: Contains lactose and milk proteins, which may cause digestive discomfort in people with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivity.
Hydrolyzed whey protein
Partially broken-down whey peptides are absorbed quickly, which may help deliver amino acids to muscles soon after intake.
Caution: Still a milk-derived protein; those with dairy allergies should avoid.
Leucine (from whey protein)
Acts as a key trigger for muscle protein synthesis by activating the mTOR pathway.
Caution: Excessive single-amino-acid supplementation is not advised; obtain as part of balanced dietary protein.
Cocoa powder (processed with alkali)
Provides cocoa flavanols that may support antioxidant activity in the body.
Caution: Contains natural stimulatory compounds in small amounts; consider total caffeine intake from all sources.
How they work together
Whey proteins provide fast-digesting, complete amino acids, while the hydrolyzed fraction offers quicker peptide absorption. Leucine within the whey blend signals the start of muscle protein building, and cocoa’s flavanols add antioxidant support.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Use only as a food supplement. Do not use for weight reduction.
Who should be cautious: People with milk or soy allergies should avoid this product. Those with lactose sensitivity may experience digestive discomfort. If you have kidney issues or are on a protein-restricted plan, discuss protein intake with a healthcare provider.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
What customers say
Great chocolate taste
Many compare the flavor to a chocolate milkshake and enjoy drinking it.
Mixes smoothly with milk
Users say it blends easily in milk for a smooth shake.
May clump when mixed with water
Some report small lumps when shaking with water instead of milk.
Product rankings:
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This product is guaranteed authentic and backed by our easy returns & refunds policy. Details
Whey Protein Isolate offers a purer protein source, ideal for post-workout recovery, complementing the blend's varied absorption rates.
AI generated. Not medical advice.
Overview
- For Muscle Support & Recovery
- 24 g Protein Per Serving
- Artificially Flavored
- 100% of The Protein From Whey
- Protein Powder Drink Mix
- Gluten Free
- Sports, Strength Training, Active Lifestyle
- Authentic Optimum Nutrition Product
- Informed-Choice, We Test You Trust
- Regularly Tested for Banned Substances
- No Artificial Growth Hormones^
Why Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein™?
- 1 g Sugar
- 120 Calories
- 5.5 g BCAAs**
The Gold Standard® for protein quality has fueled billions of workout recoveries worldwide.
24 grams of high-quality protein per serving to help build muscle‡.
Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with further carbohydrates and fat 'isolated' out.
11 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery.
Optimum Nutrition® has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition products for over 35 years and in more than 100 countries.
We are obsessed with quality. We sweat the details, scrutinizing every ingredient in every product that we make. We hold ourselves to the highest production standard all so you can unlock your body's full potential.
Gold Standard 100% Whey™ is designed for maximum mixability and superior drinkability.
^No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rbst-treated and non-rbst treated cows.
**Naturally occurring amino acids
‡When taken over time with regular resistance training
Specifications
- First available: 01/2011
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Shipping weight:
1.16 kg
- Product code: OPN-02861
- UPC: 748927028614
- Package quantity: 898 g
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm , 1.09 kg
Suggested use
- 31 grams - About 1 Scoop Whey Protein Powder
- 6-8 fl oz Cold Water, Milk or Other Beverage
- 30 Seconds - Stir, Shake or Blend until dissolved
Consume your shake after exercise or anytime during the day to boost your protein intake.
For healthy adults, consume enough protein to meet your daily protein requirements with a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements throughout the day as part of a balanced diet and exercise program.
Other ingredients
Protein blend (whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed whey protein), cocoa powder (processed with alkali), sunflower and/or soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavor, acesulfame potassium.
Contains: Milk and soy.
Manufactured in the USA. This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin.
Warnings
Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping.
Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling will occur.
Disclaimer
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| Nutrition Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 31 g (About 1 Scoop) | ||
| Servings Per Container: 29 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value* | |
| Calories | 120 | |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | <1 g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% |
| Not a significant source of trans fat, added sugars and vitamin D. | ||
| *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||