ON Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein 5LB

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein

There's a reason Gold Standard has been the world's best-selling whey protein for over two decades. Every scoop of this Optimum Nutrition formula delivers a precisely engineered blend of three whey sources — isolate, concentrate, and hydrolyzed whey — so your muscles get fast-acting amino acids exactly when they need them most. This is the 5LB tub in Extreme Milk Chocolate: rich, indulgent, and built to perform.

Nutrition Facts — Per Serving (32g / ~1 Scoop)

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 24g (48% DV)
• Total Fat: 2g — Saturated Fat 1g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 130mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3g — Dietary Fiber <1g, Total Sugars 2g
• Calcium: 130mg (10% DV)
• Iron: 0.9mg (6% DV)
• Potassium: 200mg (4% DV)
• Servings per container: 71

Why the Three-Whey Blend Matters

• Whey Protein Isolate (WPI): Primary source — ultra-filtered for rapid absorption and minimal fat/lactose
• ⏱️ Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC): Sustained amino acid release to extend the anabolic window
• ⚡ Hydrolyzed Whey Protein: Pre-digested peptides for the fastest possible uptake post-training
• 5.5g Naturally Occurring BCAAs per serving to drive muscle protein synthesis
• 4g Glutamine & Glutamic Acid per serving to support recovery and immune function

Key Certifications & Quality Markers

• ✅ Gluten Free
• ✅ Informed Choice Certified — Regularly tested for banned substances
• ✅ GMP-Compliant Manufacturing — Every batch quality tested
• ✅ Instantized Formula — Mixes in 30 seconds with a shaker, no clumps

Who Is Gold Standard Built For?

• Athletes and lifters targeting 1.6–2.2g of protein per kg of bodyweight daily
• Anyone in a lean muscle building or body recomposition phase
• Hyrox competitors and endurance athletes needing clean, fast-digesting protein
• Beginners and advanced trainees alike — this formula scales with your goals

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Gold Standard 100% Whey — Raise Your Standard.