Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Isolate Whey Protein powder

Flavor-wise: Wheyl. Their line of whey concentrates have like a dozen flavors. I suggest buying 1lb bag na diff flavors if you're the type na mabilis maumay. I have a sensitive stomach but I haven't had issues so far, esp considering I take about 2~4 scoops per day. But if you're really particular about taking isolates due to potential GI issues, you can try ON. They don't have as many flavors (I mean, they do but hindi naman lahat available sa local retailers so limited lang din talaga choices) but they're easy on the gut. Double rich choco and french vanilla are good, safe flavors.

Why isolate is the first ingredient listed. Usually cheap protein is concentrate, maybe with a little isolate sprinkled in so they can brag about it on the label. Probably the best quality /price ratio outside of clearance/sales.

For whey I want to see whey isolate as the first ingredient listed (not concentrate). I mainly stick with Kirkland or ON For meal replacements/ add ons consider also getting Casein (slow digesting). Either all casein or half whey half casein. Slower digesting than Whey (also a lot thicker so keep that in mind when making smoothies). Casein will leave you feeling very full. For meal add ons/replacements protein blends could also work well.

dymatize iso100 chocolate peanut butter is my #1 by far...taste-wise and no side effects whatsoever. optimum nutrition isolate for choc/vanilla also has no side effects, but taste wise delivers absolutely no pleasure whatsoever. Super bland lol. Cheaper than dymatize...but I realized I missed looking forward to drinking my protein shakes like I did for years with the iso100. What I REALLY miss was when costco had 6lb bags with the special/exclusive stevia flavored iso100...They stopped making it a few years ago :(...Covid casuality I assume

The best tasting I've used is ON whey protein isolate chocolate bliss. I soak 1/2 cup oats in a 1/2 cup water , 1 cup blueberries, 1 scoop powder, 1/2 cup milk of your choice. Blend. It's delicious and the macros are pretty good

It really depends what country you’re in and what you can get your hands on. I personally prefer a WPI powder, International Protein is good but it can give you some mad shits, ON is okay, but I’m not a huge fan of how it tastes, Pure Supps I found are really good but I don’t know what countries they’re available in. If you have Optimum Nutrition, try their Gold Standard Isolate, I find that’s better on the stomach and tastes better than Standard Whey.

It really depends what country you’re in and what you can get your hands on. I personally prefer a WPI powder, International Protein is good but it can give you some mad shits, ON is okay, but I’m not a huge fan of how it tastes, Pure Supps I found are really good but I don’t know what countries they’re available in. If you have Optimum Nutrition, try their Gold Standard Isolate, I find that’s better on the stomach and tastes better than Standard Whey.

Yep, specifically the isolate

Been using Optimum Nutrition Isolate/Hydrolyzed and Dymatize Iso-100 for about 10 years now. Pretty reliable and I always get the chocolate flavour

I find Kirkland to be over the top for me. Doesn't mix as well so you have to mix with more water and drink more of it. The cream flavor is really strong and very artificial and I personally dislike that enough to stick with ON

Only 2? With them lasting up to 2 years I'm getting like 5+

I used to do the Gold Standard Whey Protein and liked it pretty good. Then found the line of products by Transparent Labs and prefer them now.

Any name brand whey is fine. If taken on an empty stomach, whey gets into you our system fast, but is also out of your digestive system quickly. That makes it an excellent post workout drink. I use optimum nutrition. I also have a casein/whey blend from Beverly that I drink when I want to add protein to a meal or just need a snack. Casein takes longer to digest and will satiate you longer. Some people have legitimate issues with digesting different protein powders. Most people just need to drink them consistently for a while and allow their microbiome to adjust.