Product Description
Long runs and hard intervals break down muscle tissue—that's just part of training. The difference between bouncing back fast and dragging through your next workout? Getting adequate protein into your system within that critical post-workout window.
Gold Standard 100% Whey digests faster than any other protein source, delivering the amino acids your muscles are screaming for when timing matters most.
Gold Standard 100% Whey is one of the world's bets selling whey protein powder trusted by athletes across every discipline to rebuild, recover, and come back stronger.
Setting The Standard
Fast-Digesting Whey Protein Isolate – Each scoop delivers 24g of high-quality protein with whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient—the purest, most filtered form of whey that hits your muscles fast when they need it most.
5.5g of Naturally Occurring BCAAs – The branched-chain amino acids your body needs to prevent muscle breakdown during endurance efforts and accelerate repair after you're done.
Clean, Efficient Recovery – Only 3-4g carbs and 1-1.5g fat per serving means you're getting pure protein power without the extra macros that don't serve your training goals.
Whey protein isolate digests faster than any other protein source, delivering essential amino acids—especially leucine—straight to your muscles within minutes. Research on elite marathon runners showed that just 4 weeks of whey supplementation significantly improved endurance performance and reduced post-training muscle damage. That means less soreness, faster recovery, and more days you can train at full capacity.
How to Use Whey Protein
Mix one scoop in 6-8oz of cold water or your milk of choice. Best timing is 30-60 minutes post-workout when your muscles are primed for nutrient uptake. Can also be used as an anytime protein boost between meals or first thing in the morning.
For long training blocks, take it immediately after key workouts (intervals, tempo runs, long rides) to maximize the recovery window.
- 1g
- 24g
- 1g
- 130mg
- 3g
Nutrition Facts
Double Rich Chocolate / 10 Serving Tub
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Serving Per Container: 10
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% | |
| Sodium 130mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | |
| Sugars 1g | ** | |
| Protein 24g | 48% | |
| Potassium 200mg | 6% | |
| Calcium 130mg | ** | |
| Iron 0.7mg | ** | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Daily Value (DV) not established
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein FAQ's
Everything you need to know before getting started.
The most impactful time is within 30–60 minutes after training — the window when your muscles are most primed to absorb protein and begin the recovery process. It can also be used as a high-protein snack between meals any time you need to top up your daily protein intake. Consistent daily protein consumption matters more than perfect timing, so work it into whatever part of your routine you'll stick to.
Whey protein isolate is the most filtered form of whey protein — it goes through additional processing to remove most of the fat and lactose, leaving a higher concentration of pure protein per gram. It also digests faster than whey concentrate, meaning the amino acids your muscles need reach your bloodstream more quickly after training. Gold Standard leads with isolate as its primary protein source rather than the less refined concentrate used by many competing products.
BCAAs — branched-chain amino acids — are three specific amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) that your muscles use directly for repair and recovery after training. Leucine in particular acts as the key trigger that signals your body to start building new muscle tissue. The 5.5g of BCAAs in every Gold Standard serving occur naturally from the whey itself, not from synthetic additions — meaning they come packaged with the full amino acid profile your muscles need.
Both. Endurance athletes need protein just as much as strength athletes — the muscle breakdown from long training sessions and back-to-back training days requires consistent protein intake to repair and rebuild. Gold Standard's fast-digesting isolate formula makes it an ideal post-workout protein for runners, cyclists, triathletes, and any athlete logging serious training volume.