Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Banana Cream -- 5 lbs 4.5 5 9 13

Tastes like artificial sweetener Tastes like artificial sweetener, yuck, and mind you I like most of their other flavors. April 20, 2013

does the job I like this one because it's not too sweet and it doesn't make you gassy. I recommend Optimum as your best whey July 27, 2012

Quality protein compared to other brands I have only been using this protein powder for a month, so I can't vouch for any superior nutritional or strength training benefits compared to other brands. However, it dissolves quickly and fully (the cheaper products don't, regardless of what the label says), and has a great texture such that it can be added into other recipes as a dry ingredient if you want a protein boost. The per pound price was great. The only thing keeping this from 5-stars is the flavor. I was expecting "real" banana flavor (imagine banana gelato), instead I got the fake "candy" version of banana (think banana-flavored Runts candy, or Now-N-Laters). My fault for buying a 5-lb bottle without verifying the taste, but still. The product still tastes good enough - I mix in cinnamon, peanut butter, or vanilla extract most of the time - but when I was expecting real banana that's a bit of a let down. July 5, 2012

GREAT PRODUCT THIS IS VERY GOOD WHEY PROTEIN.I LIKE THE FLAVOR. I GOT A GREAT DEAL FOR THE AMOUNT I GOT IN THE JAR. November 3, 2011

good product good product, great taste.will buy again. May 20, 2009

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Banana Cream Description

Whey Protein Isolates

Primary Source

Whey Protein Isolates are 90% pure protein by weight. They are the purest and most expensive form of whey protein that exists. That's why they are the first ingredients you read on the 100% Whey Gold Standard label. By using Whey Protein Isolates as our primary protein source, we're able to pack 24 grams of the purest, muscle-building protein per serving, with a lot less of the fat, cholesterol, lactose, and other stuff that you can do without. There's no question this is the standard by which other whey proteins are measured.

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Nutrition Facts

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Banana Cream Directions

Consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight through a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements. For the best results, consume your daily protein allotment over several small meals spread evenly throughout the day.

Spoon Stirred: 100% Whey Gold Standard is instantized. That means if you forgot your shaker cup or don't have time to get out the blender, you can just add one rounded scoop to a glass filled with 6-8 oz of water, nonfat milk or your favorite beverage. Then mix it up with a spoon, stir for about 20 seconds, or until powder is completely dissolved.

Shaker: Bringing a shaker cup with you to the gym is the best way to get a powerful dose of protein immediately after your workout. Just add one rounded scoop to your shaker cup and then pour in 6-8 ounces of your preferred beverage. Cover and shake for 25-30 seconds. Tip: Mixing one scoop with 6-8 oz of nonfat milk instead of water will give you a thicker, creamier shake.

Blender: Add one rounded scoop to a blender filled with 6-8 oz of water, nonfat milk, or your favorite beverage. Blend for 20-30 seconds. Then add 1 or 2 ice cubes and blend for an additional 3 seconds. By adding a few high-energy ingredients to your shake you can blend up a delicious meal: try adding fresh or frozen fruits (strawberries, bananas, etc.), peanut butter, flaxseed oil, unflavored yogurt, coconut, slivered almonds, or other ingredients. By adding other supplements including creatine, glutamine, taurine, and/or BCAA powder you can make 100% Whey Gold Standard an even more powerful post-workout recovery product.

Do not use as a sole source of nutrition.

Supplement Facts for 100% Whey Gold Standard Banana Cream 5 lbs

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Rounded Scoop (30.4 g)

Servings per Container: 74

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Calories	120

Calories from Fat	10

Total Fat	1 g	2%

Saturated Fat	0.5 g	3%

Trans Fat	0 g

Cholesterol	30 mg	10%

Sodium	90 mg	4%

Total Carbohydrate	4 g	1%

Sugars	1 g

Protein	24 g

Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		0%

Calcium		10%

Iron		0%

Other Ingredients: Protein blend (whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, whey peptides), natural and artificial flavors, lecithin, salt, acesulfame potassium, Aminogen®, sucralose, FD&C yellow #5, lactase.

Allergen Information: contains milk and soy (lecithin) ingredients.

Supplement Facts for Typical Amino Acid Profile (mg per serving)

Supplement Facts

Servings per Container: 0

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Tryptophan	405 mg

Valine	1422 mg

Threonine	1654 mg

Isoleucine	1573 mg

Leucine	2531 mg

Lysine	2233 mg

Phenylalanine	748 mg

Methionine	492 mg

Arginine	505 mg

Cystine	494 mg

Tyrosine	703 mg

Histidine	423 mg

Proline	1509 mg

Glutamine & Precursors	4082 mg

Aspartic Acid	2508 mg

Serine	1126 mg

Glycine	412 mg

Alanine	1180 mg