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

The flavor is good

I consider myself to be lactose-sensitive but maybe not lactose-intolerant. For calibration, I can put a little half and half in my coffee and be just fine. But if I drink a glass of milk, Ill be miserable for hours. I have had issues with whey protein at Jamba Juice, and I cant eat protein bars anymore. But this hydrolyzed whey protein doesnt affect my digestion at all. Its great stuff! I wish there was a version without artificial sweeteners. Id like to have a powder that is just protein, allowing me to add my own sweetener if I want to.

I have finally found my perfect whey powder. Ive tried numerous whey powders and always had some type of issue with digestibility. Even whey isolates sometimes gave me problems. I decided to give this a shot after having issues with ON Performance Whey Isolate. It caused bloating and stomach upset at times. Once I tried this hydro whey, I knew I found a keeper. The taste is the best Ive tasted yet. To me it tastes like Nestle Quick when mixed with skim milk. Even when mixed with water it still tastes good, just a tiny bit more diluted. With a full 30 grams of protein per 39 gram scoop, you get quality protein and nearly 9 grams of BCAAs without a lot of proprietary blend mystery filler. I wont sit here and say this is the best source of protein ever, because it isnt. I still get the bulk of my protein from the absolute best source that blows any protein powder out of the water: food. However, if youre looking for a great tasting protein supplement powder that absorbs fast, tastes great and is easy on the stomach, this is it. I only wish I got a little more for the price, but I plan to keep using.

Good replacement for the ON Performance Isolate, almost same taste. However, I think its little expensive.

I’m sure the protein powder is great, just not for me.

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...)

3 stars simply for the taste. I ordered Velocity Vanilla and it just tastes weird. Is this because of added vitamin or nutrients? Just really weird tasting.

I have been using GNCs brand for the longest time but gave this a try after the stores near me started closing. I tried it this morning for the first time and was surprised by how easily it mixes (so many years wasted on chunky protein shakes). The taste is just okay but Im not a huge chocolate guy and its not like I drink this for the taste. The fact that its easier to mix and go down quickly (plus a good amount of protein) makes it a winner for me. (I just wish this was available without the artificial flavoring, colors, and sweeteners.)

I need protein & also use it for use to mix with marilux Stevia & foamer ! Works well!

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