The Supplement Den Nutrition Centre Pty Ltd: Optimum Whey Gold Standard 100% Protein 4.7kg BAG (10LB) FAQs

Answer: Optimum 100% whey is a very high quality powder. It mixes much better and most people prefer the taste. Optimum has no fat burning ingredients but is very low in fat and carbs.

Question 2: Is the scoop supplied and is the serving roughly 50 grams?

(Posted: 7th Feb, 2006)

Answer: Serving size is 28grams. Yes the scoop in supplied.

Question 3: So how does this compare to Vital Strengths hydroxy Ripped in muscle gain? which one is better?

(Posted: 1st June, 2006)

Answer: Very different products, the Hydroxyripped is formulated to not only build muscle but burn fat through the active ingredients of Hyrdoxy Citric Acid and L-Carnitine, while the Optimum is a great blend of Isolates and Concentrates.

Question 4: Is Optimum a Good protein to take.....regularly?

(Posted: 18th July, 2006)

Answer: Very good, high protein low fat and carbs and it tastes great.

Question 5: Hello, I just bought this product. However, I'm just wondering, is it effective to take it through out the day? I heard that WPI is only effective after training cause it's fast absorbing. So does this mean that if I take it through out the day, it won't be as effective? I'm taking this after my training session, and about 3-4 times through out the day since I don't have time to cook up a chicken meal. Is this just as effective as the protein from chicken/beef/egg whites?

Thank you?

(Posted: 20th Nov, 2006)

Answer: The good thing about the Optimum is it is a blend of WPI and WPC, so basically you get fats and slow release proteins. So its fine to take through the day around traing and before bed.

Question 6: Is Optimum Whey an effective protein powder to use if using a BSN mass stack, that is NO Xplode pre workout supp, Cellmass post workout and Just before sleep, also Nitrix throughout the day? when should i take the protein servings?

(Posted: 26th July, 2007)

Answer: Yes Optimum whey is fine to take with BSN Mass Stack. Use the protein in conjunction with BSN's guidlines for nutrient consumption (in relation to Nitric oxide & growth hormone release) so basically outside 20-30mins of consuming No-Xplode and Nitrix & Cellmass.

Question 7: The product description states Optimum Whey Protein is a potent pharmaceutical grade protein supplement. What does this mean and are there better grades, if so what is the best?

(Posted: 12th Sept, 2007)

Answer: It is just marketing rhetoric - it just means it is not a dodgy backyard job. It means it is made under good manufacturing practices to ensure no contamination & accurate ingredients as per the lists. We only stock products of this sort and no dodgies. Optimum Whey is a good quality protein.

Question 8: Hi, Does the ON whey 4.7kg bag come in cookies and cream flavour or can you only get it in the smaller tub??
Thanks?

(Posted: 19th Nov, 2007)

Answer: Only the small 5lb tubs.

Question 9: Hi, Im currently taking horley's awesome mass. Would it be a waste if i also buy this product and take it at the same time or does the awesome mass take care of both carbs and protein?
thanks?

(Posted: 3rd Dec, 2007)

Answer: Awesome Mass contains both carbs and protein. It would only be beneficial if you required more protein outside training times without carbs.

Question 10: Could you recommend a quality protein like this but with a little more carbs?

(Posted: 27th Feb, 2008)

Answer: Gainer is a good carb proteinn blend. Also you can purchase Carbo-Plex or Extreme carbs and add them to your protein when you need more carbs.

Question 11: Hi there, I was just wondering since this product contains over 4 grams of Glutamine per serving, would taking this product 3 times a day be sufficient in supplying me with the necessary amount of Glutamine needed? I weigh about 65 kg and workout about 4 times a week. Thanks?

(Posted: 31st March, 2008)

Answer: Hi

My advice is to stick with the optimum whey.
In the product you get good amounts of Glutamine 4g per serve x 3 times a day= 12g.
The advice when taking only glutamine is 5 g before 5 g after training, so its works out to be similar only that you get more amino acid and other muscle improvements in the protein powder.
So answer you question (yes) you get your daily amount of glutamine no problem, if taking 3 times a day.

Good luck!!

Marcus

Question 12: I take protien every 3 hours, and as of late, even at night. I havn't been doing this for very long so its been hard to gauge the results. Do you think this is wise? At first i thought I may be interrrupting my sleep, but after a little reading I learned that sleep is cyclic, and cycles last about 90-120 mins (according to the source), so waking every three hours should be fine once my body has learned to regulate its cycles according to each 3hr sleep period. any thoughts?????

(Posted: 8th April, 2008)

Answer: Yes, however your sleep patterns should be descending in relation to consciousness. The amino acid arginine can have very pronounced effects on sleep patterns...in fact you can set your watch to the first cycle as you wake up feeling fully awake and ready to get up after exactly 90 minutes. However..in less than 5 minutes you are back to sleep again and should not wake till morning. The cycle and depth of consciousness does continue but gets deeper with no more waking moments.

Your protein may be having this effect, but you should feel refreshed when you wake up. Anything else could be an allergic reaction to the lactose, flavours etc.

Question 13: How does this compare to the new Muscle Milk?

(Posted: 10th April, 2008)

Answer: Hi

This two products is a bit different from each other, both in quantatis of (G) in protein and (G) in carbohydrate but also the formula of the protein eg.% of Wpi and Wpc, the added ingredients is also different that are listed, so it hard to say which is best, its was suit you best for your own preferences and cost.

Optimum has been around longer and have given many happy results to ouer customer's, we have just starting stocking CYTO sport muscle milk and haven't had any one coming back for feedback, due to its new in the shop,
having said that its have a good structure of ingredients and good taste,
The proof is in the pudding.

Good luck!!!

Question 14: Is it good for fat loss compared to Vital Strength Hydroxyripped?

(Posted: 22nd April, 2008)

Answer: Not as good but still a viable option.

Question 15: Hi, could you please tell me the percentage of wpi and wpc in this product. thanks?

(Posted: 24th April, 2008)

Answer: 50/50

Question 16: How does this product compare to vital strength WPI+ ?

(Posted: 26th May, 2008)

Answer: Hi

Optimum Whey Gold standard is a isolate and concentrated protein powder with added glutamine, BCAA's it defiantly up beside vital strength
Vital strength WPI has a bit of differently added products like creatine, chromium etc.
Its hard to say which is best, its depend whats suits you and your preferences, both products are great.

Good luck!!

Question 17: Im 6'2 95kg and pretty decent shape i want a powder to get me through a 12hr shift days and nights i eat lunch and dinner and want to use protien supplements as my other food intake i want to loose my bits of flab and build muscle im not really worried about loosing weight what protein powders do you recommend i currently take ON 100% mixed with 1 scoop of true mass for breaky @ 5 in the morning and 2 more shots of ON 100% during the day on work out days i take 1 scoop of ON before my workout and 2 after im also using plasmajet and gakic what should i change or is this ok any recomendations welcome.
Thanks?

(Posted: 25th August, 2008)

Answer: The stack you are on is good, I would just watch the carbohydrates during the day and and perhaps take one scoop with the true mass after your workout as post shake, instead of the optimum. The plasma jet and gakic is a great stack.

Question 18: Hey just wandering is optimum whey gold standard protein good for building muscle size or am i better with going to a weight gainer protein?? thanx?

(Posted: 16th Sept, 2008)

Answer: Much depends on your build, and your diet. Protein builds muscle but if your energy requirements are not met your body will use protein to replace lost glycogen( stored energy). Therefore taking an amount of carbs with your protein, especially around training times is a good idea. All that needs to be understood...is how much YOUR body needs.

Question 19: When is the expiry date for this product?

(Posted: 17th Sept, 2008)

Answer: Usually our proteins have a expiry date 2 years from purchase. Unless otherwise stated there will always be at least 6 months, usually 12-24 months is normal.

Question 20: Hey sorry for all the questions, but i'm unsure on which type of protein to get. I weigh 83 kgs about 6'1" so i'm not underweight nor overweight, but i haven't got awhole heap of muscle so i'm unsure whether to use a low carb protein like optimum gold standard or a higher carb protein. my goal is to gain muscle size but also to not put on weight as summer is coming up. thanx for the help?

(Posted: 19th Sept, 2008)

Answer: Go for a lean WPI or WPC with no extra carbs if looking to use the protein throughout the day (in between meals etc) and simply add some carbs (like banana's) to your post workout shake.

If you are only intending to use your shake before and or directly after training, then go for a 50/50 blend of protein to carbs (e.g. Maximus, Awesome Mass)

Question 21: Hi, i was wondering i want to put on weight, but i want a protein that i can have 2-3 times daily and will last for a while. if i take this and add carbo plex, will that have similar affect as some of the weight gain products?
thanks?

(Posted: 1st Oct, 2008)

Answer: Yes you can definitely do it that, its actually good, you can regulate your intake of carbohydrates better, just remember to add some good fats in to your shake i would recommend MCT oils from syn-tec.

Question 22: Hi, im looking to put on weight and was thinking of taking this with carbo plex to add to the carb amt per serve. will this have a similar affect to a proper weight gainer if taken 2-3 times a day?
thanks?

(Posted: 6th Oct, 2008)

Answer: It will workout to be nearly the same as a weight gainer. The difference between doing it that way and going with a weight gainer, is that most weight gain powders have a higher sugar content and the protein is normally a combination between WPI,WPC and Cassine Protein so you are getting a constant protein release between meals. Gold standard is more WPI based meaning the protein is fast acting.

Question 23: Hi im looking for a protein that will last me a while, whats the best value 4 money protein u stock?

(Posted: 14th Oct, 2008)

Answer: You won't be able to go past the 100% Whey for value.

Question 24: Hi, upon reading the details on this protein it says that 1 serving is 1 scoop of 30.4g of powder, which when i do the maths 4500g/30.4g = approx 148 serves, however it states that it only serves 77. What does this mean? is it referring to another container that is not 4.5 kg or is it 2 scoops per serve?

(Posted: 22nd Oct, 2008)

Answer: Optimum Gold Whey in the large bags contain 4704g in both
Vanilla and Strawberry which contain 160 serves each with a serving size of 29.4g. The Chocolate bag is 4712g and contains 155 serves of 30.4g.

Question 25: Hi im planning to buy this product..just want to ask which flavour is the most popular? or in your opinion which flavour tastes best? THanks?

(Posted: 16th Feb, 2009)

Answer: Double Rich Choc is the most popular.

Question 26: I am 6tf and 95kgs I am carrying a littel extra weight around the mid section. I am looking at taking this protein in between meals as well pre and post work out. It this to good way to take it. Also what could you suggest to take with this protein to help in fat loss and muscle development?

(Posted: 16th Feb, 2009)

Answer: Best products to use with that for weight loss would be D-Toxilean, Acetyl l-Carnitine and Thermalene. They will help with fat oxidation and fat metabolisation as well as your body's ability to burn fat.

Question 27: Hi, just following up on Question 24. Regardless of the flavour, one full scoop of the scoop provided in the bag is one serving? Correct?
Also i have just finished a bag of the double rich chocolate flavour and i am thinking of trying the strawberry, my question is, Does it mix well?

(Posted: 17th Feb, 2009)

Answer: Some products depending on flavour will be of more volume than other flavours because some are requiring more added flavour to give it that certain taste. So in realistically depending on flavour, you may need a bigger serve to get the same amount of protein. Even though the label may not say that.
It will mix just the same.

Question 28: I am trying to get a good quality night protein with good value, seems like this is the one, but does it have creatine in it? I am trying to minimize creatine intake coz i m trying to get ripped?

(Posted: 2nd March, 2009)

Answer: It is great for around training time, but not suitable for night time protein. 100% Gold Standard Casein is what you need at night time or Max's Nitetime protein.

Question 29: Why the look of package is different from the old package for this product. I serach it on the optimum website and fail to find this kind of package for this product. Why?

(Posted: 1st April, 2009)

Answer: You will find that some product have a different package for overseas markets to the american market.

Question 30: Any idea how long before recreate is back in stock?

(Posted: 22nd Oct, 2009)

Answer: Hi Adrian,

USP Labs are currently going through the licensing process with all of their products, so we don't have an exact eta sorry. Hopefully it will be within the next two months but we can't say for sure.
If you are looking for another thermogenic, our most popular sellers are Thermalene Extreme by Syn-Tec, PyrogenX by Horleys or Hydroxycut Hardcore.
Thanks

Question 31: Can hydroxycut max be used with fat stop capsules?

(Posted: 28th Oct, 2009)

Answer: HI - it can but you are probably just wasting your money as they are both designed to do the same thing. Which in turn doesnt mean you will those "more". If you are wanting to lose body fat and already have the fat stop we would recommend stacking the D-toxilean or Acetyl L-carnitine as thats what we all do here for a great fat loss combo.
Hope this helps...

Question 32: Hi, ive been training for about 15yrs, so at the moment i need to boost my body !! im having 5 meals a day, small meals. and im finding that i need something extra to boost the muscle's but with no carbs,sugar or maybe just a small amount. I JUST WANT TO PUT QUALITY MUSCLE and achieve more ripped body. and how would u recomend i take the product ?(ON Optimum gold standard)?

(Posted: 1st Dec, 2009)

Answer: Hi. I would make sure your getting your required 2g per kilo of bodyweight in protein per day. We recommend you take your protein supplement 2 to 3 times a day and around training times is crucial. eg. Post workout. I have added a link for you so you can check out a general outline of an eating plan used in our 8 week challenge.
http://www.thesupplementden.com.au/articles.php?article=81

Hope this helps.

Question 33: Can A-bomb,T-bomb,Leukic,Gakic, Hydrocycut be taken all together?

(Posted: 2nd Dec, 2009)

Answer: Hi. It is fine for these products to be taken together. A-Bomb and Leukic are both Anabolic activators. So I wouldn’t double up on this supplement. It would be fine to take T-Bomb, A-Bomb, Gakic and Hydroxycut together. Hydroxycut is a thermogenic, so as long as your water intake is kept up it should be fine.

Question 34: Hi, just wondering how many times a day and when during the day should i take gold standard? Im 5'10 and weigh 90kgs?

(Posted: 1st March, 2010)

Answer: I would recommend having it 3 times a day once with breakfast, again after training and lastly before bed. It will benefit taking this 3 times a day but this product is strictly a WPI which means it breaks down very quickly so something with a blend of slow and fast release would be more ideal before bed and at breakfast but post workout what you have is fine.

Question 35: Hi, i am wondering if i could stack pro nos by mri with the gold standard? eg- take pro nos in the morning and before bed, and the gold standard post workout?

(Posted: 2nd March, 2010)

Answer: Hi. Pro Nos is a Multi Fractioned Whey Isolate - It is faster up taking than a WPI and is probably one of the highest regarded proteins on the market. I wouldn't recommend stacking it with Gold Standard as they are both Fast release proteins. If i could make a suggestion i would decide which one out of the 2 you would like to use and i would suggest you take a Slow/Sustained release blend for morning and bedtime shake. I suggest Syntecs SP3. Hope this helps.
http://www.thesupplementden.com.au/shop/sp3-3kg-syn-tec.html

Question 36: Can I take hydroxycut if I'm anemic?

(Posted: 14th April, 2010)

Answer: Hi- I would recommend consulting your GP before using this product.

Question 37: Hi i have just finised 2 months on Gakic Hardcore Creakic Hardcore and Leukic Hardcore can i go straight onto NaNo Vapor IntraVol and Halo or should i wait ?

(Posted: 14th April, 2010)

Answer: Hi- Yes it is fine for you to start on these supplements. You do not need to wait but if you feel you need a break do so.

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