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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

By Optimum Nutrition

2.4Kmentions49%positive$68.99typicalr/Costco+8pros/6cons

What one Redditor said

I personally like the taste of the optimum nutrition better

r/Costco267upvotes

What Reddit thinks

Pros

8
  • +NSF certified
  • +delicious
  • +convenient
  • +high protein
  • +low calorie
  • +good deal
  • +great flavors
  • +helps build muscle

Cons

6
  • expensive
  • inaccurate protein content
  • tastes bad
  • nasty taste
  • contains lead
  • contain high levels of lead

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Reddit reviews

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r/positive

My top 3 brands are Myprotein, Optimum Nutrition, and Naked Whey. ON used to be one of the cheapest but no longer the case.

r/FuckZeptoneutral1

I sell protein and stuff, it should be sealed.

r/Volumeeatingneutral3

The berries and strawberries together probably put it around 20-25g of sugar but it's all naturally occurring fruit sugar so it hits completely differently than added sugar — slower release, comes wit

r/Volumeeatingneutral3

really lets the protein powder shine without extra sugar.

r/gastricsleeveneutral2

I did the premades up until a couple of months ago then switched to the powder. I use Premier and mix it with water. It still tastes good and less filling than the premades so I wouldn't imagine it ca

r/gastricsleeveneutral2

I use protein powder every day (pre and post op).

r/gastricsleeveneutral2

I’m almost 1 year PO. I bring pre mades in my lunch daily. 2-3x a week I make my own for breakfast. I use almond milk, usually throw in a banana and some pb2 powder. Recently I’ve been enjoying a bran

r/gastricsleevepositive2

I’ve always done the optimum nutrition protein powder, they have some great flavors.

r/workoutnegative33

I just slammed $5 rotisserie chickens and stayed away from the protein shakes and bars. Saved $$$

r/workoutneutral14

Dude the rotisserie chickens are a god send. Like 7$ now but no food prep and easy protein. Can’t ask for anything easier.

r/workoutneutral5

Best all around for taste, price, macros and ingredients goes to Kirkland bars IMO. Can get them for about a $1.50 per on Amazon, no soy in them, 10:1 or better calories:protein ratio and the taste is

r/workoutpositive5

Basic protein powder is much better than these.

r/workoutneutral5

Nutricost Been using it for years and I’m very happy with the amount of protein, the flavor, and the affordability. https://a.co/d/1DMxrn2

r/workoutnegative3

Check out this report on lead in protein powders: https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/

r/workoutneutral3

I'm a no frills type of person when it comes to protein powder. I avoid the flavored stuff... I use Now unflavored whey protein isolate in 10 lb bags. If you shop sales, you can usually find it for s

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