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

I’ve been very happy with this powder and I’ve tried a lot over the years. I always use reduced fat milk when preparing this product so I don’t know how well it works with water. Flavor: has a malt-like chocolate flavor that seems like it’s going to have a nasty aftertaste but thankfully doesn’t. It doesn’t have that delicious MuscleMilk level of flavor but it’s also a lot more healthy. Overall it’s a good, easy-to-drink chocolate flavor that isn’t very sweet. Texture: mixes easily but a spoon will leave a few sticky clumps floating around. To be honest it mixes well enough that I’m willing to deal with the minor clumping to avoid having to clean a blender or shaker bottle. Not too thick which is a good thing. Performance: obviously an opinion, but I feel a bit less sore the next day than I otherwise would’ve been had I not drank this after my workout. It works. Price: it’s more expensive than normal whey powder but the increased cost is expected with hydrolyzed whey as it’s a premium product. There are more and less expensive products on the market but I think you will have to spend significantly more to get a marginally better quality product so it’s priced just right IMO. Besides this isn’t intended to be your all-purpose whey powder anyway. I will be purchasing another container when mine runs out.

So far it’s pretty good protein tbh, does me good and does not get me bloated

Excellent choice I did. The flavor is better that any protein I used before. Recommend 100%. If you want extra sweet, you can add peanut butter and maybe a banana.

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.

I usually take protein shake after my workout. The benefits of optimum nutrition platinum hydro whey is absorbed fast and I feel my muscles get energy

This is my first protein powder experience, after doing research I read that a lot of people with lactose issues have problems with certain whey proteins, and that hydrolyzed whey is better for that- I can attest that this stuff gives me no stomach issues whatsoever. I have nothing to compare it to, but it definitely works as advertised in that area. I have the chocolate flavor, and it actually tastes great. I was expecting a protein bar-style fake chocolate flavor that was hard to choke down, but it tastes pretty close to a milkshake once its been blended up in water. Very impressed. My usual routine is downing 12 oz immediately after a workout, and it feels really good. Maybe thats a bit of a placebo effect, but its very quenching for lack of a better word. 30g of protein for only 140 calories, its hard to beat. Recommend.

Excellent addition to my workout routine. The flavor is not bad. I can already see the benefits of my workouts

Pro: flavor, amount of protein

This protein powder is the best powder Ive used as far as settling well on my stomach (very lactose intolerant). Coupled with Silk Almond Milk, it doesnt taste that bad (VANILLA FLAVOR). To be honest, its the smell and after taste that are foul. I would definitely recommend holding your nose while drinking and having some gum for after you drink it, but otherwise its great. It may not be as much of a problem for others, but it is better after it has been chilled. I mix it and put it in the fridge before I workout, and by the time I get home its chilled and the smell wears off a bit. Other than the luxuries, the protein powder does just what it should. I have a high protein/calorie diet so I cant really comment on if this specifically made me gain any weight, but it has helped in DOMS reduction and recovery time. Ill probably try this in another flavor whenever I finish this batch. Texture: 8/10 Smell: 3/10 Taste: 8/10 Aftertaste: 5/10 Easy on the stomach? 10/10 Works?: 10/10 If you have any questions feel free to comment and I will do my best to reply as soon as possible.

This is a good tasting whey isolate protein. I generally put it in a blender with a handful of frozen cherries and a cup of unsweet coconut milk, but it works well in a shaker too. Im switching back to the ON Gold Standard, though. This is strictly a cost-based move; I use two scoops per shake and the Gold gives a little more product for slightly less $$$.