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Optimum Nutrition, Protein, analyzed by IngredientMD

Gold Standard 100% Whey

7 ingredients documented, every dose read against the trials. The verdict set below is generated by the engine. Optimum Nutrition can't edit it, and neither can we.

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, front of pack
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The verdict
Gold-standard dose.
For anyone hitting daily protein targets.
Also earned
Dialed-inClinical 24g protein doseWhey isolate is the primary sourceFast-digesting peptides for recovery

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The read

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey: the formulation holds up. Lead: Calcium at 130mg. Industry benchmark protein delivers 24g of high-quality whey per serving. Clinical dose on the primary, and the panel holds together.

Muscle building and post-workout recovery.. The 24g protein dose is right in the sweet spot for muscle protein synthesis. You're getting a blend of isolate and concentrate which balances purity with cost. It's consistent, well-tested, and effective for almost anyone.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, front of packWhat's in this, per 1 scoop (30.4g)
✓ dose matches what trials used
Calcium130mg
Iron0.7mg
Protein Blendblend24g total

7 of 7 shown, 1 dose at what the trials used

Also on the label (inactive): Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Lactase

Gold Standard 100% Whey supplement facts
What we analyzed

This read comes from the product's own supplement facts panel. Every dose was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to see whether it matches what the studies actually used.

7 ingredients read1 at trial doses
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