Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein

Is Gold Standard 100% Whey Vegetarian?

All our Gold Standard 100% Whey labels are makred with green dot; hence they are considered lacto-vegetarian; meaning that it does not contain any meat, fish, poultry or egg.

Why is Gold Standard 100% Whey the bestselling whey protein powder?

Optimum Nutrition has been trusted by world's best athletes for more than 35 years. Gold Standard 100% Whey is formulated using a premium blend of whey, using whey protein isolate as its primary protein ingredient. It is the most reviewed, most awarded whey protein powder in the world. But what really makes it the best seller is the consistency and the trust. No matter where you are and no matter when you decide to try it, with Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, you are always going to be in the Gold Standard Zone.

What kind of protein is in Gold Standard 100% Whey?

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Is Gold Standard 100% Whey Lactose-free?

No. there is about 500-1500 mg of lactose per serving OR it is about 95%-98% lactose free.

What is the amount of lactose per serving?

For our 100% Whey products a typical range for the product would be between 0.6g-1g of lactose

What is the PDCAAs score of Gold Standard 100% Whey?

PDCAA is Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score. It is determined as follows: Actual milligrams of amino acids per gram protein/required milligrams of amino acids per Gram of protein. These scores are not designed to rate individual products but rather types of prtoen such as milk, eggs, chicken beef etc. The highest accepted score for PDCAAS is 1.0 and whey protein (as a type) will typically score 1.0.

Can it be added to hot food/drink

yes, it won't harm the protein nor decrease its muscle recovery properties! In fact we encourage you to go beyond shakes and try making different recipes with the protein powder.

Why different flavours has different serving sizes?

Please note that one serving of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey always provides 24 grams of protein. The serve size may vary from one flavor to another basis the composition of the product as there are other ingredients present in the product in addition to the protein to improve its sensory qualities and provide a good consumer experience e.g. cocoa powder, coffee powder, permitted sweeteners, in short every flavour has a different recipe. Hence the variation in serve size to ensure that each serve of every flavour delivers the promised 24 g of protein.

Is Gold Standard 100% Whey Halal?

None of our products have Halal certification. However neither our products contain pork ingredients nor the manufacturing facilities handle them! Moreover, Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate flavour is specifically designed to be alcohol-free. Hope this helps.

What is the amino Acid profile of Gold Standard 100% Whey?

Amino Acid profile means content and distribution of the different amino acids found in a protein. It does not change from brand to brand, or region to region, as the protein source itself (in present case-Whey) has a standard amino acids profile. Only case the profile may change is if the manufacturers are "Adding" or "Enriching" the product with added amino acids. Which is not the case with Gold Standard Whey. One serving of Gold Standard 100% Whey has 11 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (including 5.5 grams of BCAAs), and over 4 grams of naturally occurring Glutamine and Glutamic Acid. Product label is a limited space so we chose to remove individual amino acids distribution since it is essentially a common knowledge that can be found anywhere in public domain. Here it is for your reference, hope this helps-

Typical Amino Acid Profile of Whey Protein (milligrams per serving)

Typical Amino Acid Profile of Whey Protein (milligrams per serving)

What sweetener is used in Gold Standard 100% Whey?

Depending on flavor the sweeteners used may change. Typically, you will see one of these or combination of any two in different flavours of gold standard 100% Whey- Acesulfame K, Sucralose, and Stevia. The Sweetener(s) used will be listed under the "ingredients", and you will find them listed as "Sweetener (INS_ _ _). Once you find the INS number, you can easily look up the sweetener name and information. Hope this helps.

Can women also consume Gold Standard 100% Whey?

Whey is made from Cow's milk. Whey proteins are naturally present in the milk. Whey based protein powdered supplements such as our Gold Standard 100% Whey when taken in the suggested amount along with balanced diet and physical activity, can help you meet your daily protein requirements. It is suitable for all Healthy Adults (men & women).

Is there any soy in Gold Standard 100% Whey?

100% of protein in Gold Standard 100% Whey comes from whey. There is no soy protein. However soy lecithing is used as an emulsifier. Soy lecithin is the fat from soy, it helps with product texture and mixability. It is used in an extremely small quantity. The same is listed in ingredient list (INS 322i) and this is why soy is also listed as an allergen.

Can I use this products if I have any medical condition?

While our products are formulated to be high quality - they are formulated to be used by healthy and active adults. We advise anyone who has a medical condition to check with their healthcare professional before using any of our products.

Can I use this product if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

We do not recommend our product for those who are pregnant, or those who are nursing. We feel that during these growing stages, nutrients from whole foods are of utmost importance. As always, we recommend that if you want to use our products and have a medical inquiry, consult with your physician prior to consumption.

Are the sweeteners used in your products safe for consumption?

Sweeteners are used in foods to provide reduced to zero calorie options to sweeten foods. There is lack of convincing data linking the intake of sweeteners at appropriate daily intake levels - to any negative health outcomes . FSSAI permits use of artificial sweeteners and considers them to be safe to consumption at prescribed levels.

Does Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey contain banned substances?

Gold Standard 100% Whey is Inform Choice Certified, which means the product is regularly tested for banned substances. In general, Glanbia Performance Nutrition products are not formulated or developed to contain prohobited banned substances.