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

WAY too expensive on here. Amazon increased their price by about $20 on this in 30 days. Is Bezos trying to catch up to Elon in net worth? Jesus, the price gouging of customers is egregious.

This whey isolate protein tastes great and dissolves in water easily. This product provides the maximum protein that your body can absorb in one serving. Considerably more digestible that other protein powders

When I was setting up an Insanity workout schedule back in the late summer (which I had to leave off once allergy season started), I researched and bought a number of different health-shake related products. The short version of this review is that I tried ONs Platinum Hydro Whey first, as a supplement to the P90X formula; eventually ran out of it; tried the other things I bought; and am now giving them away to go back to this! Being somewhat lactose intolerant, I worried that a pure milk product would be a problem, but decided to risk it due to the hydrolyzed state. Perhaps because of that I never once had a problem with this product. (And I see some other reviewers didnt either, although some have in fact had stomach cramps, so apparently it depends on the personal biochemistry. Buyer be warned. UPDATED TO ADD: as of early September 2012, the product now contains a slight amount of lactose. Not enough to bother me, but could be problematic for other people.) I bought the vanilla version (also in other products) specifically for the purpose of adding some protein and now-missing vanilla flavor back to the new version of the P90X Recovery Formula drink. As many people here will be aware, this was a very popular drink in its original incarnation, largely due to its strong mixture of vanilla and orange flavors. The new version tastes more like Tang, but lacks the sugar and vanilla flavor to hide the vitamin/mineral aftertaste. ON Platinum Hydro Whey added that vanilla flavor back to the P90 mix; and also beefed up the protein to carb ratio. (The P90 has a lot more carbs than proteins.) To this I added a bit of real Tang. As other people have reported, the Hydro Whey mixes very easily and thoroughly (even moreso than the P90 mix, by the way, which is no slouch in this department!) On the other hand, I probably wouldnt try to drink this as a straight milk supplement or alone with water, as I doubt the taste, although very good, would be strong enough for me. On yet another hand, the taste has no mineralish bite or aftertaste to it (because there arent any added vitamins and minerals, duh!) Buyers should keep in mind the report of other reviewers, that ON is being rather misleading about the supposedly superior amount of protein compared to their normal Gold Standard whey products. Mathematically speaking, there is practically no difference. I cant testify to any other differences, although technically I suppose the hydrolyzed state should metabolize much faster (and maybe mixes better). On the other hand, some people dont actually want so quick a metabolization, and would rather have the material digest over time. I dont know enough to opine on the merits of either theory, but as someone who has trouble digesting milk products I appreciate any quicker digestion! Anyway, Im buying it again and getting rid of the other things I test-bought, as they dont mix as well or taste as good (although the latter is subjective and they do have advantages this doesnt. But of course Im mixing this with something that has those other advantages already, so...)

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

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

120 of 140 calories is protein. No digestive issues for me which other kinds of protein became an issue as Ive aged. Using cold water with a shaker taste is pretty good.

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.

Good price for a great protein powder that mixes very easily and tastes good

Tastes great, mixes well, but quitw pricey. THE SCOOP IS IN THE TUB JUST DIG FOR IT

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