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Formulation & Product Questions

Could you tell me what the ratio is between the three EAA's found in the BCAA 5000 powder please?
The BCAA products (powder and capsule) are in a 2:1:1 ratio for leucine, isoleucine and valine. This is based on the fact that all proteins (whey, casein an...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:48 PM
What amino acids are found in Gold Standard 100 % Whey Protein?
Optimum Nutrition protein products including Gold Standard 100% Whey contain complete high quality protein sources. This means that they contain all 20 amin...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:49 PM
Is Opti-Men caffeine free?
Opti-Men contains green tea extract, while standardized for polyphenols, is not decaffeinated and will still have very trace amounts of caffeine
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 3:44 PM
How much sugar is in the Lean Whey?
Lean Whey contains 0.6 g of sugar per serving. All relevant information is declared on the back of pack.  
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 3:44 PM
What is the Phosphate content of the Gold Standard 100% Whey?
Approximately 270mg/100g 
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:56 PM
How much caffeine is in your green tea and green coffee extracts
There is only <2% caffeine in green coffee extract and <7% in green tea extract. 
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:57 PM
What is the source of the milk used in Optimum Nutrition products?
All the whey used in our products is sourced from cow’s milk.
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Does your whey protein contain traces of alcohol?
The blenders that are used to make Gold Standard 100% Whey are cleaned with alcohol so there may be some traces of it in the product however, very small tra...
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Is the creatine monohydrate derived from an animal?
No, it is a synthetic product, Hydroxyl Acetonitrite Methylamine, with no animal ingredients
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:59 PM
Why do you not use micronized creatine in your creatine products?
We do not use micronized creatine as it has not been scientifically proven to increase the loading of creatine into the muscles.  
Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 at 1:59 PM