OPTIMUM NUTRITION® GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY™ Protein

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.