NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate Powder Vanilla 5 lb

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NOW Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate has been a game-changer for my husband's post-workout routine. As an avid gym-goer, he relies on quality supplements to fuel his recovery, and this creamy vanilla powder delivers outstanding results every time. With 25g of protein per serving and added BCAAs, it provides the perfect combination of nutrients to support muscle repair and growth, helping him recover faster and perform at his best. The creamy vanilla flavor is delicious and mixes easily with water or milk, making it a treat to enjoy after a tough workout. We've been loyal fans of NOW Sports Nutrition for years, and this 5-pound tub ensures we always have plenty on hand. The value for money is unbeatable, especially considering the high quality of the product and the noticeable benefits it provides. Overall, I can't recommend NOW Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate enough. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this protein powder is a must-have for achieving your goals and feeling satisfied with your progress.

I was very hopeful that I had found the ultimate whey powder for myself. I wanted something that was 1) High quality, 2) All natural, 3) Free of unnecessary additives, 4) affordable, and 5) tasted good. Well, 4 out of 5 isn't bad. This is definitely a high quality powder, it has 80% less cholesterol than the GNC Pro Performance I was using, has ZERO artificial additives, and is very reasonably priced. The only complaint I have, and this isn't a huge one, is the Stevia. Now as far as alternate sweeteners go, Stevia is one of the best all-natural alternatives you can find. Unfortunately it has an aftertaste that can linger just as strong as an artificial sweetener, and the usage in this powder seems just a bit heavy-handed, especially since it does use some fructose as well. Personally I could taste the Stevia more than the vanilla. If you know you like Stevia as a sweetener, then this gets a 100% recommendation. If you are unsure, try out a stevia-sweetened drink from a health foods section and see what you think first. If you dislike the aftertaste, then do what I am going to do next time, and just pick up the Unflavored NOW Whey Protein Isolate and adjust to your own tastes. Unflavored whey powder is almost tasteless, and works great as a base for shakes of any flavor.

Contains xylitol and stevia which yields a nasty, overly sweet taste. Figuratively made my teeth curl and my hair straight. I should not have ordered vanilla - YUCK! Tossed out and reordered plain and will add matcha powder or ashwaganda powder or cocoa powder to make that whey taste more palatable. Yes, they make chocolate flavor, but it includes xylitol and stevia for sweeteners. The only non-glucose-spiking, tolerable sweetener that I know of is monkfruit - - effectively sweetens without overkill. With all of that stated, NOW Foods still produces a very clean product, the plain, unflavored version simplest of all with exactly 2 ingredients, the sunflower lecithin almost immeasurable: just enough to help with stabilization and mixability.

Great flavor when mixed with kefir and berries. Blended well in the blender.

Tastes okay. Dissolves okay. I have more energy all day.