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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Chocolate Mint 2.26kg

Exercise & Performance

Weight Management

24g protein per serving

5.5g BCAA's per serving

Low sugar, 0.8g per serving

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    Pescatarian

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Per serving (31g)

Protein

24g

Energy

114Kcal (368/100g)

Fat

1.4g (saturates 0.5g)

Carbs

4.6g

Salt

0.2g

Sugars

3.1g

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey™ is the world's bestselling whey protein.

  • 24g of protein per serving, helping to build and maintain muscle
  • High quality whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate blend. Isolate is the purest form of whey protein that exists.
  • 5.5g of naturally occuring BCAA's per serving
  • Low sugar, with only 0.8g per serving

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 30 years and in 90+ countries worldwide. Unlock your body's full potential thanks to the highest production standards and quality ingredients.

After training, your body uses protein to help repair and rebuild muscle fibres. Gold Standard Whey delivers 24g of whey protein and 5.5g of naturally occuring BCAA's to support muscle growth, and 4g of glutamine and glutamine acid to reduce muscle soreness.

All with just 1.4g of fat, 0.8g of sugars, and with 1.3g of carbs. Gold Standard Whey is best enjoyed first thing in the morning and/or during the 30 minutes just before or immediately after training. Simply mix one rounded scoop (31g) with 180-240 ml (6-8 oz) of water in an ON shaker.

Full ingredients

WHEY Protein Blend (93%) [MILK] (WHEY Protein Isolate, WHEY Protein Concentrate, Hydrolysed WHEY Protein Isolate, Emulsifier: SOY Lecithin), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavourings, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K). For Allergens - See ingredients in bold.

Always read the label before use

Per 100g / Per 31g Serving
Energy 1541kJ / 478kJ / 368kcal / 114kcal
Fat 4.4g / 1.4g
of which saturates 1.7g / 0.5g
Carbohydrates 4.6g / 1.4g
of which sugars 3.1g / 1.0g
Protein 76g / 24g
Salt 0.63g / 0.20g

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Directions:

Add 31 g (~ 1 heaped scoop) to 180-240 ml of cold water and stir, shake or blend until dissolved.

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Best muscle suplement

5 stars

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Good suplement

Anonymous - 1 month ago

Whey Protein

5 stars

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Nice size for the price. Just the flavour I wanted. Would recommand

Anonymous - 1 month ago

Tasty

5 stars

Verified Purchaser

I love the taste of this one. Very easy to drink because it's not an artificial taste at all. This is the second time I have brought this flavour.

Harry B - 2 months ago

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