Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey Protein Powder, 100% Hydrolyzed Whey Isolate Powder, Flavor: Velocity Vanilla, 3.5 Pounds (Packaging May Vary)

Ive been taking this protein for probably 3 to 4 years and it is my absolute favorite protein. Im lactose intolerant so less calcium the better. The flavor is great. It says 6 to 8 ounces of water but I tend to do 12 ounces and it still tastes fine. Unfortunately it is getting harder to find and becoming more expensive. 30g of protein is pretty spot on. Not too little not to much.

I am over 50 & workout w/free weights everyday (fighting hard to not lose more muscle than my age promotes). I mix 1 scoop of this + a small amount of creatine in water for a post workout drink after every session. I have been doing this years. I wouldn’t say u start using this & you r going to see steroid type results in a short timeframe however over the long haul I believe it is providing value. I have been able to maintain strength/muscle & am not far from where I was 30 yrs ago in college. Easy on my bodily system, no adverse effect, big fan.

There are a LOT of protein products out there, and it can be really difficult to weigh the pros/cons between all of them. Ive tried just about all of them. It doesnt help that some of those products will try and trick people by making their serving size 2 or even 3 scoops. What I look for in a good protein powder is something provides a very high-percentage of protein with no extra fluff that might interfere with my normal diet and vitamin supplements. And, no digestive side-effects are a huge plus, of course. Pros: - High protein content per serving (30g per scoop; each scoop is 39g, so youre looking at 77% protein by mass) - Very low sugar and carbs (only 1g and 3g per serving, respectively) - Low on vitamins, which allows me to take vitamin supplements without worrying about getting too much calcium, for example - No digestive side-effects; I can consume 120g of this per day and not experience the usual bloat you get from other protein powders - Tastes great mixed with just milk Cons: - Price is moderately high, but its not the most expensive out there My routine is to mix this with flax milk in a Blender bottle. Since flax milk has no lactose and typically no sugar, I get a very clean protein beverage out of it.

I’ve gone through multiple different brands and types of whey protein powder over 6-7 years and nothing holds a candle to this. The flavor is unremarkable and inoffensive. The macros are great compared to some other carb-heavy protein powders out there. But most importantly this powder has given me exactly zero side effects compared to others. While I am not lactose intolerant, I experience bloating and get acne breakouts when having 2+ scoops a day of most whey protein powders, but this one came without any of those issues. The only issue is how expensive it is but I’m more than willing to pay the premium and I don’t see myself ever buying a different type or brand of whey in the future.

As an avid lifter, I have been on different types of protein shakes before and all of which usually had that same protein taste regardless of how much flavoring was in it. I also noticed myself getting tired of having those over-flavored shakes and also the bloated feeling that came with them as well. This is hands down the best protein I have ever been on period. If used daily after a workout like most people do you will definitely see gains in your muscle mass and physique. Obviously, dieting is hugely important when it comes to weight lifting and looking good but if you want to put on some lean muscle without dreading having to drink a protein that will mess with your stomach or taste buds this is the one. In a matter of 6 months working out 6 days a week eating clean, cutting, and pushing my thresholds I was able to turn 20 pounds of fat into 20 pounds of muscle. I have done this several times now as iv been on this protein for over 3 years and counting. If you are taking your workouts seriously and constantly pushing yourself your body will reward you for buying this protein. Also, I never get bloated after an entire shaker cup with two scoops and milk and thats amazing to me. The only con I have is that the price used to be a lot more affordable when i first started using it but honestly its worth the money so I dont even bother switching

Okay. I normally do not like these powders as they either clump up or have a weird after taste. Ive been using this at work in the mornings to help keep me full. I read all the reviews here, and applied all I saw about using a little less water if you want a stronger taste or more water for a weaker taste, also after shaking it up, put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to get rid of clumps and chunks. I found this is what works best for me: 10oz of water 1 Scoop (the one provided) Shake up for 30 seconds put in 1 Serving of PB2 (good stuff) Shake up for 20 seconds Put in Fridge for 30 minutes Drink So far this method has worked flawlessly, I have no seen one clump of the powder or the PB2 and all I am using is a simple little 12 oz shaker for mixing it and drinking it. The taste is really good with or with out the PB2 taste, it kind of tastes like a chocolate drink and if you use less water you get that rich chocolate taste, it almost feels like I am cheating :D Highly suggest you try the smaller bottle before investing in the large one.

Digests really fast which is a huge pro for me. I have been taking this protein powder for a long time however, the price seems to be raising gradually for some reason. Please keep price REASONABLE!

I bought this for only one reason - low carb. I am on a marco cycling routine and this is fantastic for my low carb days. I am not sure how it tastes so good with so few carbs. Bravo! Mixes great in my unsweetened almond milk. Its a rockin shake to get 30 grams of protein at only 3 carbs. (my other shakes are 30 grams protein but at whopping cost of 22 grams of carbs).

The seller delivered the product late. Wont order from iherb again. Waited over a week and was not delivered on time.

**Updated Review** Bought this in October for $68. $30 jump in 3 months and prior to that it was $58. This is across the board no matter where you buy this product. This company is PRICE GOUGING! 4 star because of this Ive had nothing but a great experience with this product. Ive lost 102lbs to date. I love what it offers and the taste has been great in my morning shake. I will continue to buy this product