Optimum Nutrition (Sports Nutrition Review)

We often get questions about protein quality. Customers are interested in whether the protein will pass the authenticity test, whether it will curdle in boiling water, or whether it will produce foam and sediment when mixed. They ask questions about the consistency of the protein and about strange colored inclusions in the dry powder. We always answer honestly, in detail and in detail. However, notes of mistrust still remain - given the specific nature of online sales, this is quite normal.

To put everything in its place, we have collected in one article the most important and useful information about proteins and methods for testing them. Let's see if your protein passes the authenticity test.

Criticism[edit | edit code]

Review by Sergei Tatishchev:

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Large range of Optimum Nutrition

– this is actually the main advantage of the American manufacturer. Moreover, this assortment was large even in the 90s, when many companies produced 3-4 items. At one time, Optimum Nutrition had the title of the best company in terms of price/quality ratio. However, over time, prices have increased significantly for 2 years, while the quality has remained the same. However, you can’t go against the facts - there is quite a lot of demand for Optimum Nutrition. Which, however, is rather due to tradition.

According to the majority, the price for Optimum Nutrition is excessively inflated by the manufacturer.

Protein test: how NOT to spot a fake?

We categorically DO NOT RECOMMEND testing protein based on its organoleptic and taste characteristics . These include:

Dry powder consistency
Appearance of grains
Protein smell
Taste, aroma and color of the prepared protein shake

The consistency of dry protein can be either homogeneous or lumpy - it all depends on the composition, shelf life of the product and the characteristics of its use. Thus, Nitro-Tech protein contains taurine, creatine and digestive enzymes. Creatine monohydrate has the ability to “bind” water molecules. Therefore, it often leads to the formation of lumps. Does the presence of lumps indicate that you bought a fake? Not at all.

Appearance of grains . Protein is a fine powder that looks like powdered milk. It is impossible to distinguish it from the latter “by eye”. It tastes quite realistic to an “experienced” athlete. In addition to protein, 99% of proteins contain colors and flavors. They are present in products in the form of medium and fine grains and may differ in color, shape and size. Therefore, if particles a la Ariel bleaching powder are present in the dry mixture, this does not mean that the protein is fake.

The smell and color of protein (protein shake) . Protein is a product made from protein raw materials - soy, whey, egg albumin. Raw materials from batch to batch may have a different percentage of protein, composition and even color - within the limits of the absolute and relative error accepted by the manufacturer. It is logical that the finished product may differ in appearance, taste and smell.

If in winter you bought whey protein made from whey, in summer you may get a copy with a completely different color/smell. Why? The diet of cows (and whey is obtained from their milk) in winter consists of 99% dry hay; in summer, animals eat grass. Hence the seasonal differences. Does this mean that your protein with a different color or smell has not passed the authenticity test? Absolutely...NO. Unless the cows took part in the universal protein conspiracy.

How to check the authenticity of a protein: what methods CAN be used?

Ideally, laboratory ones. Only chemists can give an accurate answer as to what the protein content is in a protein, whether it is a quality product or not. Everything else is just an attempt to identify the protein within the protein. Express assessment methods include the following.

Protein crunch . The protein has a crumbly consistency and, when squeezed, makes a sound vaguely reminiscent of the crunch of snow or coral sand. Flour and starch do not have such properties.
Protein rotting . If you have been consuming protein for a long time, you have probably noticed that after taking casein, whey or milk protein, there is... a characteristic smell from your breath. This is due to the breakdown of protein compounds. You can conduct a similar experiment at home by leaving the prepared protein shake in the sun or near the heater. At elevated temperatures, the protein will decompose, emitting a putrid odor. Starch and flour will simply swell.

And it's all?

Perhaps yes. To summarize the above, we would like to add that we have NEVER encountered counterfeit proteins . Perhaps because:

We work with official dealers and sports nutrition suppliers in Russia
We do not sell expired products or products that are nearing their expiration date.
We check all products for integrity of packaging and presence of appropriate markings
We value our customers, so we do not sell protein of questionable quality.

Review of sports nutrition[edit | edit code]

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Product Questions Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Protein (454 g)

Andrey

5.02.2022 23:51

Good afternoon, please tell me how best to take it and what else you can recommend. My arms, legs are thin, I ate poorly (fast food, sweets, fast carbohydrates), I have a bad belly, the goal is to remove and dry out

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Julia

7.12.2021 18:34

Tell me, will they be available in this volume with other flavors this year?) And with delivery) Thank you.

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Natalia

7.12.2021 13:16

Hello, please tell me how to properly take protein when losing weight, with a height of 163, weight - 61. In a week there are 3 strength training sessions in the gym. Meals - 4 times a day. I consume 200 grams of carbohydrates in dry form per day, and 300 grams of protein in raw form per day. Thanks in advance for your answer

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 7.12.2021 14:00

Take at least one serving after training and during the day you can replace one meal with protein

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MAGOMED

29.09.2021 12:44

I bought this brand of protein for the first time, it was on sale and I was not disappointed. The quality is cosmos, it dissolves instantly and the taste is not cloying. Still, the brand is worth its money.

<Dmitry Grekhov, expert 5lb> 29.09.2021 16:15

Good afternoon, Thank you for your opinion.

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Smirnov Timofey Alexandrovich

12.09.2021 12:48

My second protein, I’m very pleased that it’s not sweet, pleasant, not cloying, I recommend this flavor

<Dmitry Grekhov, expert 5lb> 16.09.2021 12:49

Good afternoon Thank you for your feedback and interest in our products.

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Oleg

7.08.2021 21:17

Why is 82% protein indicated in the information, if the protein content is 24g per 32g serving, those are 75% (24/32 * 100%)

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Sergey

15.07.2021 13:53

This is the second time I have purchased this protein from you. The first time I purchased a 900 g jar of double rich chocolate flavor. There were no complaints about quality or taste, the code was confirmed. After leaving the unwashed shaker in a warm place, a corresponding unpleasant smell of spoiling protein appeared. This also gave confidence that there was protein in the mixture. The second time I bought a 2270 g jar, also with double rich chocolate flavor. The code passed the test, but upon opening and consuming it, I noticed that the consistency and taste had changed, not for the better. I decided to check again and leave the diluted protein in a warm place. After overnight there was no characteristic odor in the shaker. So the question is, what did I buy? Flour, starch with cocoa?

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Dmitriy

3.06.2021 13:26

I always work out in the morning, eat oatmeal in the morning, then an hour later I work out, drink protein an hour later, the same portion in the afternoon, before bed too, 176 height, 85 kg, what am I doing wrong?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.06.2021 13:35

This protein intake regimen is quite acceptable.

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Julia

20.05.2021 20:55

How to use it if I’m training just to maintain my body, working out my buttocks and abs, running, but I’m quickly losing my 46 kg weight and I would like 50 stable ones. To exercise regularly 2 days a week and 2 days of running. How to take it correctly

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 20.05.2021 22:50

2-3 protein meals per day, during the day between meals, after training and in the evening. And sufficient normal nutrition

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Gontsov Viktor

9 years of experience

15.05.2021 16:16

Good afternoon The protein manufacturer and composition have changed, you can write this data or send a photo from the packaging

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Andrey

20.04.2021 12:47

What does rocky road taste like???

<Igor Davydov, expert 5lb> 21.04.2021 15:34

Good afternoon. Rocky Road is very similar to regular chocolate protein, but with slight, subtle notes of peanuts.

<Andrey> 22.04.2021 18:05

Thank you!

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Gorshkov Sergey Alekseevich

20.03.2021 07:53

Would it be right if? After training, btsa + isolate, and after 30.40 minutes, buckwheat with breast and salad?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 20.03.2021 08:06

It's quite possible

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Gorshkov Sergey Alekseevich

19.03.2021 12:28

Please tell me. Do you have to take it within 30 minutes after training? If after training it’s a blast right away, but then after 50 minutes of eating?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 19.03.2021 14:31

Protein can be taken later, but not combined with meals

<Gorshkov Sergey Alekseevich> 19.03.2021 15:25

Why? If I follow a healthy diet, is protein a food supplement and not a complete meal?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 19.03.2021 18:15

Protein is also a food, it makes sense to take it between regular meals

<Gorshkov Sergey Alekseevich> 19.03.2021 18:19

Can casein be taken with the last meal? For example, with cottage cheese and apple?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 19.03.2021 20:07

Or casein or cottage cheese. There's no point in being together

<Gorshkov Sergey Alekseevich> 20.03.2021 05:01

Thank you

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Smirnov Timofey Alexandrovich

16.03.2021 14:38

Normal protein, quickly restores strength, nothing to compare with - that’s all I drank) the taste of banana and strawberry - quickly becomes boring, of course

<Igor Davydov, expert 5lb> 17.03.2021 12:38

Good afternoon. High quality American protein. Thanks for the good one. Try the Double Chocolate flavor.

<Smirnov Timofey Alexandrovich> 17.03.2021 12:47

someday))) it was out of stock where I could pick it up

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Elena

18.01.2021 22:50

Hello. I weigh 60 kg. I drink 30 g of protein (only 60 grams per day). Two or three days later a dry patch appeared. I was very thirsty... although I drink 2 liters of water a day. Everything is fine with my health. What is the cause of dry mouth?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 19.01.2021 08:48

It’s impossible to assume something like that, there could be a lot of reasons

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Kirill

14.01.2021 13:31

Good afternoon Tell me what is the best way to take this protein with creatine or first take a course of protein and then a course of cretin

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 14.01.2021 13:44

Take creatine after training, on rest days in the morning. Protein 2-3 servings per day (in the afternoon between meals, after training and in the evening)

<Kirill> 14.01.2021 13:51

Which creatine is best for this course?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 14.01.2021 13:54

Any

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Dmitriy

11.12.2020 23:11

America or Europe?

<Dmitry> 21.01.2021 17:30

Awww, will there be an answer? Where is this protein produced?

<Alena Mikhailova, expert 5lb> 29.01.2021 09:43

Good afternoon. America.

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Nikolai

4.12.2020 21:39

Yesterday I bought a package of double chocolate flavored protein. The question is this: the measuring spoon is not golden, but white. It does not have an ON handle on it. The protein itself differs in taste from the previous pack. How is this possible. According to the code, the protein checked everything fine

<Nikolai> 4.12.2020 22:06

I wrote a question on the manufacturer’s website indicating all the circumstances of the purchase. I saved the receipt. I will also wait for an answer from them.

<Nikolai> 5.12.2020 12:10

In general, the question is removed, this is the ORIGINAL, on the website www.optimumnutrition.ru there is news that after changing the design they are putting in new transparent ones that are 100% recyclable. Thanks to all!

<Vitaly> 18.12.2020 17:18

Why is this information not on the original website?

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Andrey

1.12.2020 09:04

Good afternoon, the package indicates the content of BCAA 5.5g. Tell me, does it make sense to additionally consume BCAA in capsules or is that enough? Strength training 3 times a week.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 1.12.2020 09:32

It is advisable to take BCAAs before and after training, especially if they are long and severe.

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Andrey

23.11.2020 22:01

Good afternoon I took this whey concentrate. Swelling has occurred. After stopping this protein, they went away. I had my kidneys checked by a doctor - everything was ok. I also checked my health in general - everything is ok. There is no lactose intolerance. What could be the cause of swelling? What do you recommend?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 24.11.2020 09:30

I recommend that you continue the examination and find out the cause of the swelling. I can’t guess exactly what kind of condition this is, there are many options. For example, an allergic reaction

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Peter

21.09.2020 22:46

Good evening. Can I use this product if I have lactase deficiency?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 22.09.2020 09:19

ON 100% WHEY GOLD STANDARD contains lactase and aminogen - enzymes that improve food digestion to increase protein digestibility and minimize the body's negative reactions to lactose, which some people cannot tolerate.

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Yura

4.09.2020 22:03

Hello. Please tell me how much protein to drink if the can says one measuring cap per day (the cap says 90 ml), and the store website says 1-3 servings per day (30g serving). One serving says 22g of pure protein. My weight 83kg.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 5.09.2020 08:31

It all depends on your usual diet, but during strength training it is quite possible to take 2-3 servings per day

<Yura> 5.09.2020 17:28

Thank you

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Kirill

14.07.2020 03:14

I started taking this protein a week ago, 2 servings (one and a half scoops) per day. Because in 30 grams (measuring spoon) there are 24 grams of protein (as it says on the can). I alternate protein intake with food, and as a result, in 14 hours a day it turns out that for 95 kg (my weight) I consume 160-170 g of protein. Question one, I’m doing everything right, right? Will this jar last for a month at this rate? And also, is it worth taking some kind of break with this isolate or can you eat 2 kg of protein every month without a break?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 14.07.2020 14:40

This mode of administration is quite possible. It is advisable to take breaks. For example, during a reduction in workload (planned, vacation, business trip, for example)

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Sami

9.07.2020 15:14

If I train every other day, should I also drink protein on the rest day and in the same amount?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 9.07.2020 19:02

On a rest day, one dose can be removed

<Sami> 9.07.2020 21:05

That is, instead of 130 grams, drink 65 grams? Got it right?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 9.07.2020 22:01

Standard portion 32 g.

<Sami> 9.07.2020 22:19

Thank you very much for your answers

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Sami

9.07.2020 12:26

I bought this protein but there was no scoop in it. Or is it not included?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 9.07.2020 13:00

Possibly at the bottom

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Alexander

2.07.2020 00:45

Can I use 2 scoops of this protein at one time (there will be no problems with the kidneys and liver)? The workouts are intense, I work from 12 to 20 repetitions, rest between sets for a maximum of 1 minute.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 2.07.2020 12:09

If this correlates with body weight and the severity of the power load, then it is quite

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sailor

25.05.2020 23:09

Working with your own weight is not considered strength training, right? Relatively speaking, 40 push-ups is not strength training, right? And an hour and a half of push-ups, pull-ups, and planks is not considered strength training? Accordingly, in this mode you can train 5 times a week, do the muscles have time to recover?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.05.2020 09:28

This is strength training

26.05.2020 17:12

Thank you! So, most likely, considering training 5 times a week, I am overtraining? Before working with different muscle groups, I do race walking for 30-60 minutes, then stretch for 20-40 minutes, a total of three hours per session.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.05.2020 21:46

You can alternate serious strength training with race walking (on different days)

26.05.2020 23:19

Thank you! This means that on the day of strength training, in the morning I can eat my usual cold porridge with banana, butter and coconut oil, topped with a “sauce” of protein, sprouted buckwheat and banana, at lunch a chicken breast with vegetables and carbohydrates, and before training, drink a couple of raw eggs , and after training... nothing comes to mind, usually I train at night or at night at all. I usually only have enough for tea and cookies. But this is probably all wrong! :) And on the day of walking, eat porridge and a couple of toasts with peanut butter in the morning, a couple of eggs with vegetables for lunch, before training, say, tea with dates and cookies, and after... again I can’t think of anything. For many years I ate once or twice a day + snacks with tea, eating three times a day is a very difficult test for me, not to mention taking even the best protein between meals, I simply cannot do it. That is, either I should replace my meals with protein, or try to add it to my food. I’m not sure that it can be heated without damaging the composition; all sorts of protein muffins are a big question for me... I’m not interested in any weight changes, just to survive and eliminate at least some chicken from my life. I eat meat and fish with great difficulty—my body and I don’t like them. :)

<Kovalev Alexander Alexandrovich> 17.03.2021 21:41

I’m also wondering if it can be heated or boiled, for example, to strengthen oatmeal, add this protein when cooking?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 18.03.2021 10:10

Yes, it's quite possible

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Vladimir

19.05.2020 11:20

Hello, how to take this protein, I eat 4 times a day, the goal is to gain weight, height 176, weight 58

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 19.05.2020 11:41

You can take 2-3 servings per day. During the day between meals, after training and in the evening.

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Gregory

31.03.2020 11:16

Can you tell me, if the sticker with the authenticity code is stuck almost upside down, is this a sign of a fake? The code is working, on the Optimal Nutrition website it shows 100% authenticity

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Gregory

30.03.2020 21:45

I bought a 4.5kg bag, can you tell me how long the protein can be stored after opening?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 30.03.2020 22:34

If the shelf life is not violated, then according to the expiration date on the packaging

<Petya> 16.05.2020 11:19

I first bought this bag, and then only thought about it myself. How does one finish drinking? Is the bottom still tearing? I just started and I’m already looking forward to it)

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Nikolai

20.03.2020 13:44

Hello, I can’t figure out how many measuring spoons are 1 serving of this protein? The weight of the powder is not how many grams of protein?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 20.03.2020 14:24

It's hard to say what kind of measuring spoon it is. A tablespoon is 30 grams, measure

<Nikolai> 20.03.2020 15:32

How many grams of powder is 1 serving? And how many grams of protein are in 30g of powder? Sorry, thanks in advance.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 20.03.2020 19:10

Portion 30 g

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Roma

20.03.2020 10:50

Hello, tell me when to drink this protein, before or after a workout, if I also drink the Muscle Juice Revolution 2600 gainer. The goal is to gain weight, exercise 2-3 times a week, regular meals are normal 4-5 times a day, 165 height 63 weight, not an ectomorph, but so to speak, not a full-fledged endomorph. And also tell me, is 1 serving 2 scoops/?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 20.03.2020 14:23

Gainer after workout, protein 2-3 servings per day between meals

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Anton

12.03.2020 02:12

Hello, can you tell me if I can take whey protein concentrate with creatine? if yes, then how? A portion of protein + 5 grams of creatine in the morning on an empty stomach on non-training days And a portion of protein in the morning on an empty stomach, then a portion of creatine 5 grams after training on training days. Will this scheme work?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 12.03.2020 06:51

Yes, as an option it is quite possible

<Anton> 12.03.2020 10:06

How long after can you eat in the morning after taking a portion of protein + 5 grams of creatine on an empty stomach?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 12.03.2020 12:18

In about an hour

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Vyacheslav

11.03.2020 21:14

Hello, the doctor said protein is possible, but only so that it does not contain sweeteners and other things, she said that you need pure protein without taste and without anything at all, what can you recommend, I will consider all options, the price is average and high, I will take it in the morning on an empty stomach

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 11.03.2020 22:14

Any protein contains stabilizers and flavor enhancers in varying quantities.

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Valery

7.03.2020 19:00

Should there be such white particles in a jar of Double Rich Chocolate? I took it for the first time, I ordered it here

4.04.2020 09:09

Same thing for me. Write if you find out the reason for these white particles

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ALI

4.03.2020 13:49

Hello. Please tell me what happens if you take protein for 1 month and then don’t take it?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 4.03.2020 18:51

Explain the question

<Ali> 7.03.2020 02:51

For example: I took a month to gain weight, and then took a break; does this somehow harm my health?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 7.03.2020 17:28

It’s not harmful to health, but if you don’t follow the diet, the weight will go away

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Alibek

26.02.2020 17:27

On protein contains bcaa, tell me, is it enough for recovery and avoidance of catabolism?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 27.02.2020 09:56

It all depends on your diet, training and the number of protein intakes

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Maksimova Kristina Viktorovna

9.02.2020 12:48

Hello. Please tell me how many times a day I need to take this protein if my height is 167 cm, my weight is 52. I’m gaining. I train 3 times a week for 1.5 hours. I eat: In the morning, porridge, sandwiches, tea. Lunch: Soup or meat with a side dish. Dinner as it turns out. And is it possible to drink protein 1-1.5 before training?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 9.02.2020 13:24

Three meals a day is not enough for full weight gain.5-6. You can take 2-3 servings of protein per day during breaks and after training.

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Amir

29.01.2020 00:04

Hello, is it possible to combine Gold standard whey protein and Lipo 6 or L carnitine to lose weight and gain lean muscle? I train 3 times a week only strength training

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 29.01.2020 06:59

You can combine it during the day. L-carnitine 30 minutes before training, lipo-6 30 minutes before meals, protein 2-3 servings per day

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Ramadan

24.01.2020 19:25

I take this protein 100% Whey Gold Standard, Maxler creatine, BCAA Flavored BCAA Powder 12000, Gold Standard casein from Optimum Nutrition, ZMA Sleep max from Maxler. CAN I take all this every month? If not, what supplements should I take a break from and for how long?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.01.2020 09:53

Creatine and ZMA should be taken in courses, breaks are needed. Everything else, if strength training is constant, should be taken.

<Ramadan> 26.01.2020 10:23

And after what period of use should I take a break? And how long should the break last?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.01.2020 10:30

The course is a month, a break is preferably also a month

<Ramadan> 26.01.2020 10:41

Thank you. There is another question about OPTI-MEN vitamins. As far as I understand, their course is 1 month. But the packages come in 90, 150 and 240 capsules. Which ones should I take for the 1st course?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 26.01.2020 10:47

Take 3 per day. But the course can be repeated after a month. Therefore, take whichever is more convenient for you

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Alexey Ts.

7.01.2020 21:18

Please tell me, is it possible to drink protein on an empty stomach in the morning? I get up early for work and have breakfast at work. I don’t really want to eat in the morning, but before arriving at work I have time to get very hungry.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 8.01.2020 15:42

Protein is also a food, quite possible

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Alexander

3.12.2019 01:12

Tell me, in addition to protein, this protein also contains an amino acid complex, so, is it necessary to drink additional bcaa after training?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.12.2019 14:09

Protein is made up of amino acids. Any. Whether you need BCAAs depends on your goals and diet.

<Alexander> 3.12.2019 17:57

What is this then? Amino acid composition: Essential amino acids ≈11 g ≈34.38 g L-tryptophan, L-valine, L-threonine, L-isoleucine, L-leucine, L-lysine, L-phenylalanine, L-methionine Conditionally essential amino acids ≈7, 70 g ≈24.06 g L-arginine, L-cysteine, L-tyrosine, L-histidine, L-proline, L-glutamine and glutamic acid Nonessential amino acids ≈5.30 g ≈16.56 g L-aspartic acid, L-serine, L-glycine, L-alanine

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.12.2019 17:58

You didn't understand me. Protein consists of amino acids. You listed them. And there are BCAAs (these are three amino acids) separately.

<Alexander> 3.12.2019 21:52

This is what I know and understand. You understood me wrong. I mean, separately from proteins, there are also amino acids in the composition, or is this a marketing move?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 3.12.2019 23:00

There are no amino acids separate from proteins; they are made up of them. BCAA is three amino acids.

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Yuri

24.11.2019 23:14

Good day. I am 29 years old. Height 181 cm, weight 80 kg. I want to gain muscle mass, how do you recommend taking protein? 2 workouts per week (strength training for 1.5 hours). Can I take it immediately after sleep? a glass of water and a portion of protein, how effective is this? Thank you in advance

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 25.11.2019 09:18

How do you structure your regular diet?

<Yuri> 25.11.2019 15:21

Nothing special: 8:30 oatmeal, 10-10:30 - buckwheat + breast (stew sometimes), 14 - white rice with meat (vegetables) If it’s a training day, then after training, pasta with egg and in the evening cottage cheese with sour cream...

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 25.11.2019 18:05

It seems to me that your diet is not enough to gain weight. It is necessary to calculate the daily caloric intake and the amount of protein. In between meals, you can take servings of protein (2-3 servings per day)

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Svetlana

13.10.2019 00:28

Hello. I am 29 years old . Height 178 cm, weight 57 kg. I want to gain weight, what do you recommend about training? (Do you have varicose veins and scoliosis) and how much protein should you drink? Thank you in advance

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 13.10.2019 17:26

You need to train under the supervision of an instructor, he will select the right plan. From sports nutrition, it is quite possible to take 2-3 servings of protein and BCAAs before and after training. But the main thing is the right diet

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Alex

10.10.2019 17:16

Hello. I am 24 years old, weight 63 kg, I want to gain weight. How do you recommend taking it and the number of workouts?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 11.10.2019 09:24

To gain weight, do 2-3 strength training sessions per week. The main thing is a proper diet with sufficient protein intake. Protein 2-3 servings per day (in the day between meals, after training and in the evening)

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Alexei

2.10.2019 11:40

Tell me, what kind of white dots are in the protein? I don't remember anything like that happening. Is it safe to drink such protein with such inclusions? Moreover, judging by the bank, it is not expired.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 2.10.2019 14:27

I'm guessing it's a sweetener or flavoring.

<Alexey > 2.10.2019 15:21

So is it safe? Can this be considered a variant of a normal batch of protein?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 2.10.2019 15:59

I think yes

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Usman

5.09.2019 13:37

Hello. I have never taken protein, I would like to start now, many people advise gold standard, what to drink with it?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 5.09.2019 14:01

For what purpose and what kind of training do you do?

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Alexander

29.07.2019 12:41

I'M DUPLICATING THE QUESTION, because... the previous one remained unanswered!!! Does your store carry exclusively original Optimum Nutrition? Since February, you can check the AUTHENTICITY of OPTIMUM NUTRITION PRODUCTS. All products are covered with special stickers, under the protective layer of which there is a unique code that allows you to check the originality of the product. Are there such stickers on Optimum Nutrition products in your store???

<Ilya Markin, expert 5lb> 30.07.2019 17:23

Hello, all products in our stores are original. Authenticity verified stickers are applied to Optimum Nutrition products.

<Denis> 20.09.2019 15:06

Where is this universal code? The proteins arrived today, I ordered them from this site, I’ll check them and tell you for sure whether they’re originals or not, and I’m also interested in them.

<Denis> 21.09.2019 11:32

Original, checked.

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Ramadan

25.07.2019 10:30

Does it give you mass?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 25.07.2019 10:31

Any protein, when consumed correctly, promotes weight gain

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Alexander

23.07.2019 22:14

Does your store carry exclusively original Optimum Nutrition? Since February, you can check the AUTHENTICITY of OPTIMUM NUTRITION PRODUCTS. All products are covered with special stickers, under the protective layer of which there is a unique code that allows you to check the originality of the product. Are there such stickers on Optimum Nutrition products in your store???

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Alexander

15.07.2019 22:06

Good afternoon. 41 years old, height 195, weight 117. I haven't worked out in the gym for more than 2 years. I would like to lose weight and gain muscle mass instead of fat. What do you recommend taking?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 16.07.2019 08:40

As I understand it, at this stage the priority is weight loss?

<Alexander> 6.08.2019 18:26

Yes

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 6.08.2019 22:05

Then l-carnitine 30 minutes before training, 2-3 g, BCAA 4 g before and 4 g after training, possibly a fat burner 30 minutes before meals. And replace 1-2 meals with protein (whey or casein)

<Alexander> 13.08.2019 23:21

Thank you

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Bogdanov Artem Pavlovich

12.07.2019 21:09

Good afternoon, please tell me why this package, 1.09 kg (2.4 lb), is not on the official website of optimum nutrition?

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Rodion

31.05.2019 14:15

Good afternoon. Height 186, weight 82, 25 years old. There is excess weight. I want to get lean and gain muscle mass instead of fat. I work out 3 times a week in the gym, strength training + half an hour of cardio on the treadmill. I’m lazy and often overeat, so this is not enough. To improve performance, I chose this combination: Lipo-6 Black Ultra Concentrate, 1 tablet in the morning before meals and 1 tablet in the afternoon before meals, every day. Acetyl L-Carnitine, 4 tablets 30 minutes before training, only on training days. And protein 100% Whey Gold Standard. Three questions. 1. Have I compiled my “sports nutrition diet” correctly? 2. In what dosage, when and how often should I take this protein? On rest days too or only on training days? 3. Does this “menu” imply giving up caffeine and alcohol? From something else? Thank you.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 31.05.2019 14:50

You can take 1-2 servings of protein per day. Between meals and after training. On rest days, one dose (as a meal replacement, for example). You should definitely avoid coffee and alcohol while taking Lipo-6.

<Rodion> 31.05.2019 14:50

Thanks for the answer.

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Maksim

15.05.2019 11:32

The consultant at your store told me that this protein is now made from soybeans and did not recommend buying it. And this was my favorite protein. Is this true or not?

<Ilya Markin, expert 5lb> 15.05.2019 12:27

Hello, this protein does not contain soy.

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Sergey

10.05.2019 09:03

Tell me, do I need to drink protein as a course or can I drink it constantly? Strength training, 3 times per week.

<Sergey> 10.05.2019 09:06

I drink 2 times a day when resting and 3 times a day when training

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 10.05.2019 09:27

Still, it is advisable to sometimes take breaks during periods of planned or unplanned load reduction

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Sergey

5.04.2019 00:19

Tell me: if I have creatine, bcaa and this protein, how can I use all this correctly?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 5.04.2019 09:10

What is the purpose of taking it, what kind of training do you do?

<Sergey> 5.04.2019 09:43

Gaining muscle mass, split training 3 times a week for different muscle groups. BCAA Maxler. Powder 6000 mg, Creatine Maxler monohydrate 5 g.

<Sergey> 5.04.2019 09:43

Strength training, presses, deadlifts, etc.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 5.04.2019 09:57

Creatine after training, 5 g, on rest days, a serving in the morning. BCAA serving (6 g) before and a serving after training, on rest days, a serving in the morning. Protein 2-3 servings per day, between meals, after training and in the evening

<Sergey> 5.04.2019 10:26

Thanks for your help, Ilya!

<Sergey> 7.04.2019 19:48

Ilya, another question: bcaa and creatine can be taken together in one go, as far as I know, but what about protein after training - should I drink it separately immediately after I drink the bcaa + creatine mixture or after some time? Can't you mix all three together?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 7.04.2019 19:52

First BCAA and creatine, later protein

<Sergey> 7.04.2019 20:48

Thank you

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Sergey

29.03.2019 15:27

I’ve been taking it for 2 months without breaks, I plan to take it for another 3 months, is that possible?

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 29.03.2019 16:23

If the power loads are significant, then it is necessary to take

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Novel

28.03.2019 11:39

Good afternoon. 1080 g is this a new can or a temporary promotion?

<Valery> 29.03.2019 15:17

This is a new volume

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Assad

27.03.2019 21:00

Hello . After cooking the protein, red little things always remain. Is this usual? I have strawberry flavor

<Irina> 29.03.2019 15:17

strawberry pieces

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Artem Nikolaevich

22.03.2019 16:37

Good afternoon Please tell me how to take protein correctly if my workout starts around eight in the evening. The goal is to gain MUSCLE mass. Thank you in advance.

<Ilya Melekhin, sports medicine doctor> 22.03.2019 21:54

Take 40 minutes after training

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