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Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Review

Brand: Optimum

Product Type: Whey protein

Price: Around $30 for 5 lbs.

How to use: Mixes easily in water or milk. Stir about 20 seconds with a spoon or use a blender.

When to use: Upon waking and post work-out. Off-season and cutting.

Purpose: The purpose of whey protein is to provide fast digesting, high biological value, and convenience. When taken alone whey protein takes approximately 2 hours to digest. With 24g of protein per scoop, 1g of sugar, and 4g total carbs per serving this is ideal for use during off-season bulking or when cutting for a contest.

Protein Basics: Protein is needed for growth and repair of tissues. Protein is made up of two types of amino acids: essential and non-essential. Essential amino acids must be provided by the diet. Non-essential can be produced by the body. There are 20 amino acids relevant to human nutrition; 9 essential and 11 non-essential. Each gram of protein provides 4 calories. Complete protein provides all 9 essential amino acids and is found mostly in foods derived from animal sources such as eggs, fish, poultry, and beef. Incomplete proteins are missing one or more essential amino acids or are present in insufficient amounts. Sources of incomplete proteins can be combined to produce a complete protein and aid in growth and repair. Protein can be broken down to yield glucose for your body’s energy needs. Next to carbohydrates; protein is the next best source of energy/glucose.

Whey Protein’s Quality:

Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) of whey protein: 1.14
Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER): 3.2
Biological Value (BV): 100

Flavors:
French Vanilla Creme:
Gold Standard Banana Cream:
Gold Standard Chocolate Mint:
Gold Standard Cookies N’ Cream:
Gold Standard Delicious Strawberry:
Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate: Awesome!
Gold Standard Rocky Road:
Gold Standard Tropical Punch: Tastes okay in water, not good in milk.
Gold Standard Vanilla Ice Cream

Gainer shake recipe:
Grind ½ cup of oats in a coffee grinder then add in blender, add 1 tbsp flax seed oil, 1 scoop of whey protein, and 8oz of skim milk into a blender and mix for 30 second – 1 minute or until smooth.

Calories: 500
Macro breakdown: 34C/31P/35F
Total Carbohydrate: 43g
Protein: 38g
Total Fat: 18.5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 230mg
Sugar: 13.5g

Store in a cool, dry place.

Bottom Line: When choosing a whey protein powder you cannot beat the price, quality, and taste of Optimum whey protein. #1 whey protein on the market!

Review by: thefreak350 @ BodybuildingDungeon.com