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- Optimum Nutrition - 100% Whey Gold Standard Natural Protein Chocolate - 4.8 lbs. (2176 g) Optimum Nutrition Naturally Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners. If you've made a commitment to cleaning up your diet, consider the nutritional advantages of ON's Naturally Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey. This banned substance free formula provides 24 grams of rapidly digesting whey protein – mostly from Whey Protein Isolates – without the unnecessary additives like artificial sweeteners, flavoring and gluten. Because the powder is instantized, all you need to mix a scoop into cold water or almond milk is a glass and spoon. At just 130 calories per serving with 1 gram of fat, it's the perfect complement to any active adult's diet. BEYOND THE BASICS No Artificial Flavors or Sweeteners No Synthetic Colors Banned Substance Free Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) Main Ingredient Over 4 Grams of Naturally Occurring Glutamine & Glutamic Acid Per Serving More than 5 Grams of Naturally Occurring BCAAs (Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine) Per Serving The "Gold Standard" for Protein Quality About Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition, Inc. (ON) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia, a leading international cheese and nutritional ingredients group. ON owns and operates two brands of nutritional supplements (Optimum Nutrition and American Body Building) providing a comprehensive line of products across multiple categories. With state-of-the-art production facilities occupying over 500,000 square feet of operating space, ON is the only sports nutrition company to manufacture items in every product category. Whether it's nutritional bars, protein powders, ready-to-drink sports beverages, or vitamins, essential minerals, and herbs, Optimum Nutrition is able to control the integrity of all products through in-house manufacturing. Supported by Costello's Health Distributors (Optimum Nutrition's sister distribution company) and ABB's nationwide direct service distribution network, customers are ensured prompt delivery and unmatched customer support. Collectively, Optimum Nutrition, American Body Building, and Costello's Health Distributors, are the dominant force in the sports nutrition industry with the highest quality products available in health food stores, specialty stores, gyms and progressive retailers everywhere. History Optimum Nutrition was founded in 1986 by brothers Tony and Michael Costello. Originally known as Costello's Health Distributors, the entrepreneurial brothers soon recognized an opportunity in the need for significantly improved quality and innovative vision in the sports nutrition industry. The Optimum Nutrition brand was launched to satisfy both demands, and after 22 years of success reflected in great part by the ongoing best-selling status of ON Gold Standard 100% Whey, the Costello's entered into agreement to sell the company to the international cheese and nutritional ingredients group Glanbia. Optimum Nutrition Mission Statement Optimum Nutrition strives to produce distinctive, affordable, premium-quality products while making every effort to anticipate ever-changing customer needs and meet the demands of a dynamic market with innovative products, effective support materials, and unsurpassed service. Affordability As an advocate of healthy lifestyles, ON believes that every consumer should be able to purchase premium products; so they eliminate the middlemen and control the integrity of their brand throughout the entire production and distribution processes, making sure each product is not just top quality, but also among the most competitively priced in the industry. Quality Counts Optimum Nutrition's commitment to quality is evident throughout the entire product development process. Before a single machine is turned on they carefully select vendors who supply premium raw materials. All vendors must provide a Certificate of Analysis for each raw material as a continued measure of quality. The
- UPC # 748927052688
- Size/Form 4.80 lbs.
Suggested Use: Spoon Stirred: Gold Standard 100% Whey is Instantized. That means if you forgot your shaker cup or don't have time to get out the blender, just add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard 100% Whey to a glass filled with 6-8 oz. of water or your favorite beverage. Then mix it up with a spoon. Stir for about 30 seconds or until powder is completely dissolved. Tip: Adjust the intensity of your Gold Standard 100% Whey by varying the amount of liquid that you use to prepare it. For a bolder flavor with slightly more body and sweetness, mix each scoop with 4-6 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage. For a milder tasting, less sweet shake, use 8-10 oz of liquid per scoop. Shaker Cup: Bringing a shaker cup with your to the gym is the best way to get a powerful dose of protein immediately after your workout. Just pour in 6-8 oz. of your preferred beverage and then add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard 10% Whey to your shaker cup. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds. Blender: Add one rounded scoop of Gold Standard 100% Whey to a blender filled with 6-8 oz of water or your favorite beverage. Blend for 20-30 seconds. Then add 1 or 2 ice cubes and blend for an additional 30 seconds. Shake Up Your Shake: By adding fresh or frozen fruit, peanut butter, flaxseed oil, coconut and other high-energy ingredients, you can transform your shake into a delicious high-protein meal. Stack Your Shake: You can make Gold Standard 100% Whey and even more powerful recovery product by adding supplements like creatine, glutamine, BCAA, and concentrated carbohydrate powders. Think Outside The Glass: Gold Standard 100% Whey can be used for more than just protein shakes. Try mixing a scoop into oatmeal, yogurt, or the milk that your pour over your morning breakfast cereal. Better yet, boost the protein content of muffins, cookies, brownies, etc. by adding a scoop or two to your baked goods recipes. Suggested Use:: For healthy adults, consume enough protein to meet your daily protein requirements with a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements throughout the day as part of a balanced diet and exercise program. INGREDIENTS Optimum Nutrition - 100% Whey Gold Standard Natural Protein Chocolate - 4.8 lbs. (2176 g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Rounded Scoop (32 g) Servings Per Container: 68 Amount Per Serving Calories 130 Calories from Fat 10 % Daily Value* Total Fat 1 g 2% Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 35 mg 12% Sodium 60 mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 5 g 2% Sugars 4 g Protein 24 g 48% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 10% Iron 0% Not a significant source of dietary fiber. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65 g 80 g Saturated Fat Less than 20 g 25 g Cholesterol Less than 300 mg 300 mg Sodium Less than 2,400 mg 2,400 mg Total Carbohydrate 300 g 375 g Dietary Fiber 25 g 30 g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4 Ingredients: Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Sugar, Natural Flavor, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Rebaudioside A, Lactase. Allergen Information: Contains Milk and Soy (Lecithin) Ingredients. Naturally Occurring Amino Acid Profile Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) Tryptophan Valine* Threonine Isoleucine* Leucine* Lysine Phenylalanine Methionine ~ 11 g Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (CAAs) Arginine Cystine Tyrosine Histidine Proline Glutamine & Glutamic Acid ~ 7.7 g Nonessential Amino Acids (NAAs) Aspartic Acid Serine Glycine Alanine Typical amounts per serving ~ 5.3 g * Total BCAAs 5.5 grams WARNINGS Notice: Do not use as a sole source of nutrition. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Allergen information: Contains milk and soy (lecithin) ingredients.
