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ProteinOptimum Nutrition
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey
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. This impacts transparency and dose assessment, preventing a higher score.
8.5/10
EXCELLENTSame 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.
6 ingredientsPowder22 servings
Evidence
7.0
Dosing
1.0
Synergy
6.0
What We Like
- Effective for muscle recovery and growth
- Widely available and trusted brand
- Provides essential protein
Watch Out For
- Proprietary protein blend hides individual protein doses
- Lack of transparency on specific protein forms and ratios
What We Analyzed
Verified Supplement Facts
Every dose checked against clinical research
We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.
17 ingredients analyzed3 underdosed
Source: Official product page
Ingredient Breakdown
2 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
BlendWhat is a Blend?A blend groups multiple ingredients under one total dose. Individual amounts are hidden, so we can't verify if each ingredient is dosed effectively.Protein Blend
Hidden in blend
Hidden in blend
Hidden in blend
Hidden in blend
Hidden in blend
Hidden in blend
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Other Ingredients(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
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