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product_id: 2283971
title: "Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 5 LB"
brand: "optimum nutrition"
price: "$306.88"
currency: USD
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category: "Optimum Nutrition"
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# Fast-absorbing whey isolate Extreme Milk Chocolate flavor 24g protein per serving Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 5 LB

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** $306.88
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍫 Fuel your gains with the gold standard in whey protein!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 5 LB by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** $306.88 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- optimum nutrition enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optimum nutrition brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Effortless Mix & Go:** Smooth texture that blends easily with just a glass and spoon—perfect for busy, active lifestyles.
- • **Muscle Fuel Powerhouse:** 24g of premium whey protein isolate to maximize muscle growth and recovery.
- • **Rapid Recovery Formula:** Fast-digesting protein blend with 5.5g BCAAs and 11g EAAs to reduce downtime and boost endurance.
- • **Clean & Trusted Nutrition:** Banned substance tested and gluten-free for safe, worry-free supplementation.
- • **Irresistible Flavor Experience:** Extreme Milk Chocolate taste that makes every shake a delicious ritual you won’t skip.

## Overview

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein delivers 24g of fast-absorbing whey isolate per serving, enriched with naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs to support muscle growth and recovery. Gluten-free and banned substance tested, it’s the trusted choice for fitness enthusiasts seeking clean, effective nutrition in a rich Extreme Milk Chocolate flavor. With 71 servings per 5 lb tub, it’s designed for seamless integration into your active lifestyle.

## Description

Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY Protein powder supports muscle and post-workout recovery with 24g of quality protein; gluten free with 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs and 11g of naturally occurring EAAs per serving to support muscle recovery. ON's Gold Standard Whey is Banned Substance Tested so you can trust the protein powder you are consuming! It’s crafted to be a complete; fast-digesting protein with whey protein isolate as the primary source – a filtered form of whey that can support protein goals for people at every level of fitness – from daily runners and gym-goers to competitive strength athletes and everyone in between. With great-tasting flavor options; satisfying texture; and easy mixing with only a glass and spoon; you’ll always look forward to getting the protein you want in your active; performance-driven lifestyle. Try using Gold Standard Whey in your favorite recipes to plus-up your protein intake! It’s everything you’ve come to expect from OPTIMUM NUTRITION: The World’s #1 Sports Nutrition Brand.

## Features

- GOLD STANDARD WHEY PROTEIN - 24 g of premium whey protein per scoop from whey protein isolate and concentrate to help build and maintain lean muscle when paired with regular resistance training.
- ANYTIME FORMULA - A great choice post run or lift, between meals, with a meal, or any time of day when you need extra protein.
- POST WORKOUT RECOVERY - Loaded with 5.5 g of naturally occurring BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) and 11 g of essential amino acids (EAAs) to supercharge recovery and get the most out of your workouts.
- TRUSTED AND SAFE - Banned-substance tested and made by the world’s #1 sports nutrition brand - The Gold Standard for protein quality so you feel comfortable and safe down to the last scoop!
- INSTANTIZED FORMULA - Ultra easy mixing, no clumps. Just shake, stir, or blend one scoop with 6–8 oz of water, milk, or your favorite beverage for about 20 seconds.
- Backed by thousands of hours of research – For 35 years, athletes have trusted Optimum Nutrition to fuel their training. Optimum Nutrition delivers proven quality. Whey is backed by science and trusted by athletes, we set the Gold Standard in protein

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000QSTBNS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free, Milk, Soy |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders #2 in Sales & Deals |
| Brand | Optimum Nutrition |
| Brand Name | Optimum Nutrition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,251 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free, Keto |
| Flavor | Extreme Milk Chocolate |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00748927050950, 00748927824148 |
| Item Dimensions | 8.06 x 8.06 x 11.18 inches |
| Item Highlight | 24g of 100% Whey Protein Powder Per Serving, with BCAAs, Gluten Free, Banned Substance Tested, Easy Mixing, Muscle Support |
| Item Weight | 2.27 kg |
| Manufacturer | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1101492 |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free |
| Model Name | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein |
| Model Number | 1101492 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Tub |
| Product Benefits | Banned Substane Tested, Muscle Endurance, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Protein Support |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Protein Source | Whey |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Post-Workout |
| Servings per Container | 71 |
| Total Servings Per Container | 71 |
| UPC | 748927824148 795186262709 616312819492 748927050950 644222250739 742128584184 |
| Unit Count | 80 Ounce |
| Vitamins And Minerals | 0, 0, 100.0, 130, 2, 40, 8 percent_daily_value_fda, 100 milligrams, 130.0, 130.0, 200.0, 55.0 milligrams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Flavor:** Extreme Milk Chocolate
- **Item Weight:** 2.27 kg
- **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free
- **Servings per Container:** 71

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Body Fortress Super Advanced has 30 gr protein per scoop, and ON has 24 gr.  what's the difference?**
A: ON Gold Standard has a 31g serving size, and Body Fortress Super Advanced Isolate has a 38g serving size. Larger serving size = more protein. It's really as simple as that. It's got nothing to do with the "bro science" in some of the answers. To be sure, if you convert them to the same 31 gram serving size, then ON has 24 grams of protein, and Body Fortress has 24.5 grams of protein. 

Companies play around with the serving sizes so they can put "60 grams of protein!!!!!!" in the advertising, but if you do the math, then it's usually about the same amount.

**Q: Will consuming more whey (protein) help my rotator cuff tear heal?**
A: There is NO healing of a rotator cuff tear...none! This has to be surgically repaired.  IF you're lucky, you may be able to have an endoscopic repair which takes much less time to recover. Otherwise, you will have to have a "full Open" repair which is much more involved and takes longer to heal. Trust me, I have been there...3 times all coming from very heavy benches and they were all "full open repairs." The first one I had was only a 1 centimeter tear and it never healed in 3 years. IF you have a true torn rotator cuff, NOTHING, (except surgery), will correct the problem.  ANYBODY who tells you they had one and they did this and that and it finally healed up didn't have a tear to begin with. More likely just a bad strain or severe inflammation from overworking the deltoid area. And be prepared for lots of rehab work and it will take you from 9-12 months to get back to where you were before the tear.

**Q: Is there a reason why the 5 lb is so much thicker than the 2 lb? i tried the 2 lb, liked it, and order 5...outside of jug seems the same...**
A: Get something like an "AMIR 500g/0.01g Digital Kitchen Scale". They're twelve bucks & quite accurate.  I suspect the powder is compressed, making the scoops a bit heavy.  Measuring by weight instead of volume should provide more consistent results.

**Q: If I were to make protein shakes with single serving size portions about 5 days/week, how long do you think a 2 lb container would last me? 5 lb? THX**
A: I mean, my dude, i am  horrifying at math but all you really need to do is look at the servings in each container. So 29 servings.  .we already know there are 4 weeks in a month. 4×5 is 20 so that's 1 month right there. Since there is only 9 servings left... That's another week (5 days) and another week, all but one day (4 servings left)  so a month and a half would be how long the smaller one would last you. If it's the 5lb pack. Simply double that ... 1 1/2 doubled is 3 months... (You still have 1 lb left, which we know, that from your 2 lb container, you get about 14 servings in a lb) (since 2 lbs is 29) which brings you to another 3 (almost) weeks.


Making it almost 4 months of supplies. Offering the best offer for someone like you who has as many as you do (but your best bet may be going to Costco or another place with bulk bulk)

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*Last updated: 2026-10-19*