As far as nutrition goes, this product is at the top of the game. They have somehow managed to cram 24 grams of protein into a 120 calorie serving. That’s one scoop! Not exactly friendly to someone on a bulk, but a great benefit for those who are cutting. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein image of canisterThere is virtually no fat contained in this whey (1 gram) and carb content is limited to 3 grams. The Optimum Nutrition website also states that it lacks cholesterol and lactose. This product contains protein that is hydrolyzed, which means that it is broken down into very smaller micro-portions. digested much more efficiently by the body. The molecular weight of a cheap brand of protein is around 5,000, the more expensive brands have a molecular weight of 500. Gold Standard Whey Protein contains 5 grams of branch chain amino acids and 4 grams of Glutamine and precursors.
