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Optimum Nutrition, Protein, analyzed by IngredientMD

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey

6 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 Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey, front of pack
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The verdict
Clean label, clinical dose.
For anyone hitting daily protein targets.

Same trusted Gold Standard formula with WPI listed first in the blend. Delivers approximately 24g protein with a three-source whey blend (isolate, concentrate, hydrolysate). The protein blend ordering suggests majority isolate. Natural coloring with beet juice powder is a nice touch. Proprietary blend means exact ratios unknown, but the total protein content delivers.

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Thoughtfully stackedEffective for muscle recovery and growthWidely available and trusted brandProvides essential protein

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The read

Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey: the formulation holds up. Lead: Protein Blend. Same trusted Gold Standard formula with WPI listed first in the blend. Clinical dose on the primary, and the panel holds together.

Muscle recovery, growth, and daily protein intake.. The product provides a solid protein source for muscle support. However, the proprietary protein blend is a significant red flag. It stops consumers from knowing the exact ratios of different protein types.

Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey, front of packWhat's in this, per 31g (about 1 scoop)
✓ dose matches what trials used
Calcium140mg
Protein Blendblend

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Also on the label (inactive): Sodium, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin, Gum Blend, Guar Gum, Gum Acacia, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Salt, Beet Juice Powder (color), Sucralose

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 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.

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