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

Optimum Nutrition is not new to the scene and they certainly produce great-value products, like their Gold Standard protein

I purchased this a few months ago after doing a ton of research on many different protein powders. Ive tried a few different brands, both in powders and premixed shakes. I had gastric sleeve surgery almost a year ago so protein is a very important aspect of my diet. My biggest problem is flavor! I cant stand a lot of the products Ive tried, its either gritty or tastes awful, or usually, its both. That being said, this powder is acceptable to me. Its not absolutely gag worthy but its definitely not delicious either. It almost has an oat taste to it, which is odd but not really gross or tasty either. The protein in it is good quality and I can tell because it doesnt cause gas or bloating. My favorite is still Premier Protein shakes in chocolate but this one is good for after my workouts or if Im really low on protein for the day. I mix it with fairlife milk, in a cup with a whisk and it blends fairly well. Please dont buy into the myth that your body can only absorb so much protein at once either because it simply isnt true. Ill still continue to look for a shake that tastes good without a ton of carbs but at this point at least Ive found something tolerable. That in and of itself has been a challenge! I would definitely recommend this product tho, especially if youre like me and have extremely picky taste buds.

La compré como regalo para mi esposa, quedó encantada.

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.

Doesnt seem to be any more potent or effective for me than my previous muscle milk. Ive gone through about half a tub at this point and I feel its giving me similar if not the same results as my muscle milk light. I will say the flavor on this stuff is absolutely amazing. Im on the Turbo Chocolate and the flavor is unmatched by anything ive ever had, and ive tried a lot (worst flavor being eas stuff), middle being muscle milk and the top being ON. The consistency is dependent on how much water you use; it mixes the best of any powder ive ever tried also, you can dump a crapload of powder on the bottom of your cup and pour water in and it will still mix without issue. Also find that it works best with water surprisingly, although using it with milk is good too if you want the extra calories or few grams of extra protein. Overall id give this stuff a 10, but overall price to taste to other options it comes out at a 9 because it is priced high and I feel I could get just as good results with any other powder...just not the taste.

See headline. It isnt not wonderful at blending into liquid. Works better in milk or oat milk than w water. But I keep buying it. This powder with a banana and oat milk will give you energy and hold-off hunger.

Been taking it for years. For the money its the best out there.

Ive been supplementing with whey protein for a few years now and have tried just about everything. I used to just buy cheaper products but must have developed an allergy and now get shortness of breath anytime I use anything that isnt ultra pure. I assume that it is a milk allergy. I tried plant based proteins (disgusting) and pretty much every other protein (still gave me shortness of breath). Ive been using this platinum hydro whey for about one year now and havent had any problems. If anyone else has allergies and is still trying to supplement with protein I also recommend BCAAs. I havent had a problem with the unflavored Optimum Nutrition BCAAs I use either. As for the taste of this stuff, IMO, the chocolate flavor is EXTREMELY good! I sometimes add some steviosides or even raw cocoa powder to this stuff and I think it tastes like hot cocoa! haha. I havent tasted a better chocolate flavored protein powder, especially one without added carbs. I did decide to branch out and try the cookies and cream on one occasion but that was a mistake.... I was not a fan and didnt even end up finishing it. Ive never really liked any protein flavors other than chocolate though.

Short review: This products works well, tastes great, and is easy on the stomach. I would recommend it. Longer review: Ill start off by briefly informing you that I use this product specifically to supplement my protein intake after a workout. Previously, I used Optimum Nutritions Gold Standard Whey for the past ~2 years. Before that, Ive used a few others and concluded that ON seems to deliver the best overall protein. That being said, I tried ONs Hydrowhey because hydrolyzed whey is absorbed very quickly after consumption. Taste (Turbo Chocolate): 9/10 Vanilla soymilk is my preferred base liquid, and this flavor tastes great with it. ...Probably even better than their Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate flavor. Mixability: 8/10 Ive used the same blender bottle for about two years as well, and this Hydrowhey seemed to clump up slightly more than their Gold Standard and stick to the lid of the bottle. Not a huge deal, but worth noting. Ingredients: 9.5/10 Lots of protein and not a whole lot of other garbage that a lot of commercial proteins contain. People will complain about artificial ingredients in their protein, but Im not from that camp. Personally, Id be upset if they started dumping sugar into it. Its also noteworthy that this protein powder (like other ON protein powders) has BCAAs, which is convenient, so that I dont have to order another product or even risk forgetting to take it. Digestability: 8/10 I include this because theres a common talking point about hydro whey being tough on your stomach. For this reason, I procrastinated in trying this, but Im glad that I did. Personally, this maybe had an effect on my stomach about 5% of the time (maybe 2 or 3 days out of the first month that I used it). All in all, Id recommend ONs hydrowhey. I only tried their Turbo Chocolate flavor, and its definitely a winner. Its a little pricey, but the quality of ingredients and taste make it worth it. I paid full price for my whey and my opinions are my own. If you found this review to be helpful in any way, feel free to tap the Yes button to indicate this was helpful to you. Thanks!

3 stars simply for the taste. I ordered Velocity Vanilla and it just tastes weird. Is this because of added vitamin or nutrients? Just really weird tasting.