Optimum Nutrition 100% Casein Protein, 4 Lbs.

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I use this product with my morning meal and for a late night snack. Delicious flavors. I like to mix it and then refrigerate after. Akin to a pudding texture when chilled. WAYYYYYYYYYY healthier than any pudding I've ever tried.

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I have gotten good gains with the assistance of this product.

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I got this product due to a friend's recommendation. I work out at least five days a week and take it as a meal replacement during the day or before bed for supplemental protein.

The taste is OK at best. I've tried the double chocolate and the banana cream. Maybe it's the nature of the casein powder, but every time I mix it in a shaker cup, it mixes horribly. It's consistently lumpy and chalky. I'm using the A-1 Supplements cup purchased through the web site with the wire mixing ball, so it's not like I'm just putting it in a normal cup and mixing it incorrectly.

To me, the lumpy consistency is the biggest turn off. I feel the product is effective, but in order to tolerate it, I literally have to mix it pre-workout and let it sit there for a good couple of hours, then shake it again before drinking. If I do this, the lumps generally work themselves out. But who wants to wait two hours to drink the shake? If you want to shake and drink immediately, the product is ALWAYS lumpy and mixes horribly. Perhaps not a factor if you're using a blender or some other form of mixer, but for me, it's a deal breaker.

I've also tried Muscle Infusion Black by Nutrex and have to say it's a far superior product as far as taste and consistency. It's a protein blend, however, so it's not a perfect comparison. I'm not trying to endorse the Nutrex, although I would recommend it, but I'm trying to illustrate that to me, there are better options for meal replacement than the Gold Standard casein powder. I wouldn't recommend this product, and I'm not buying it again.

The Gold Standard Whey is a completely different story. Very tasty and mixes easily. Go figure...

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This is a great tasting product (I'm loving the banana cream flavor). I've seen other reviews elsewhere where people complain about how it doesn't mix well or has a bad texture. The more liquid you add the thinner it is, it does mix up thicker than other shakes but it mixes well with a spoon or a mixer.

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Tastes very good. I drinking in the morning right before I get to work. It satisfies my morning hunger and gives me enough energy to get through my sometimes physically demanding day in construction.

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This stuff is a pain to mix properly. Even with a blender it doesn't fully blend. One scoop protein with 20oz milk and it's still very thick. Tastes like protein did 10 years ago. When I wake up after taking it the night before I feel bloated and gassy. I don't understand all the great reviews. Maybe I received a bad batch...

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It tastes great but if you take too much it will give you diarrhea until you lessen the dosage or get used to it.

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I use this right after a work out and whenever I need a late night snack and want to avoid the carbs at all costs. On the plus side, these shakes end up pretty thick, so it helps to stave off the hunger. On the minus side, these shakes end up pretty think, so it's kind of hard to get it all mixed in.

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Vanilla and Banana Creme are both pretty good tasting. If you're thinking Muscle Milk banana creme then you're going to be a little disappointed; its still a good flavor however. If you mix a shake and then leave it in the fridge for 20 minutes or so it seems to absorb the milk which greatly reduces the chalky consistency that it tends to have if drank right away. A good product and definitely best to drink right before bed. If you want something with casein for the morning or pre-workout then I'd recommend Muscle Milk.

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the banana cream tastes like the banana shake from sonics but without all the nasty calories and fat. just mix with water..tastes great!