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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • Limited research evidence available for ingredients
B Label Compliance Grade

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Label Data

31 Gram(s) Serving Size
73 Servings
Amino acid/Protein Product Type
0% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
120 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s) (2% DV)
Cholesterol
35 mg (12% DV)
Sodium
105 mg (5% DV)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Protein
24 Gram(s) (48% DV)
Calcium
130 mg (10% DV)
Iron
0.7 mg (4% DV)
Potassium
220 mg (4% DV)

Other Ingredients

Protein Blend Cocoa powder Lecithin Natural and Artificial flavor Salt Creamer Acesulfame Potassium Sucralose Lactase

Label Claims — Verification

Nutrient
All Other
Structure/Function
All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (85% of products) Nutrient (54% of products) Approved Health (3% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

31 grams About 1 scoop whey protein powder 6-8 fl oz Cold water, mil or other beverage 30 seconds Stir, shake or blend until dissolved For best results, mix up your shake 30-60 minutes after you work out, or have it as an anytime snack in your balanced, high-protein diet.

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.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Contains: Milk and soy.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Why Gold Standard 100% Whey? Packed with 24 grams of high-quality protein per serving to help build muscle. Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with further carbs and fat ‘isolated’ out. 11 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery.

Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with further carbs and fat ‘isolated’ out. 11 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery.

Strength training Sports performance Active lifestyle Optimum Nutrition has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition for over 30 years and in 90+ countries. After careful supplier selection, each ingredient is tested to assure exceptional purity, potency and composition. We hold ourselves to the highest production standards, all so you can unlock your body’s full potential.

No artificial growth hormones No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from RBST-treated and non-RBST treated cows.

For muscle support & recovery 24 g protein Helps build and maintain muscle 5.5 g BCAAs Supports endurance and recovery

24 g protein Helps build and maintain muscle 5.5 g BCAAs Supports endurance and recovery Whey protein isolate primary source

Chocolate malt naturally & artificially flavored Protein powder drink mix

Naturally occurring amino acids

Additional Information

To find out more about the science and ingredients behind our products, visit optimumnutrition.com.

Authentic Optimum Nutrition product optimumnutrition.com/authentic

Informed-Choice.org Trusted by sport Informed-Choice is a quality assurance program for sports nutrition products. The program certifies that nutritional supplements that bear the Informed-Choice logo have been tested for banned substances by the world class sports anti-doping lab, LGC Limited.

Banned substance tested

Store in a cool, dry place.

Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping

Gold Standard 100% Whey is designed for maximum mixability and superior drinkability. Check out optimumnutrition.com for recipes and training tips.

Manufactured in the USA This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin

When taken over time with regular resistance training.

Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling will occur.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 48927 02234 6
DSLD Entry Date 2021-11-19
Product Type Amino acid/Protein
Form Powder
DSLD ID 261322
Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

849 Research Sources
56 Avg Quality Score
450 Meta Analysis
152 Rct
137 Systematic Review
73 Clinical Trial
11 Regulatory Source
7 Other
7 Guideline
3 Openfda Safety
2 Cochrane Review
2 Observational
A Phosphate binders for preventing and treating chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD)
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018
A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024
A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015
A Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in mid and late life
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018
A Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025
A Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2008
A Calcium and vitamin D for increasing bone mineral density in premenopausal women
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023
A Dietary sodium, sodium-to-potassium ratio, and risk of stroke: A systematic review and nonlinear dose-response meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019
A The association between circulating magnesium and clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2021
A Calcium channel blockers versus other classes of drugs for hypertension
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021
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