NOW Foods Sports Nutrition, Whey Protein Isolate, 25 G With BCAAs, Creamy Vanilla Powder, 1.8-Pound

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.

First time trying their whey protein. I will say I am amazed by the quality and flavor. It goes down smooth. Does not upset my stomach. I can cut weight while maintaining my muscle and strength. They don't use artificial sweetners and they test for banned substances. What more can you ask for as an athlete? This is a great brand. I am using them now as my source for protein and many other products. I am very glad to have found this brand.

Taste is quite subjective so I encourage people to try this for themselves. The vanilla is certainly sweet but not disgustingly so, in my opinion. It does have a strange smell but I find the taste pleasant and easy to like. I mix this with unflavored almondmilk and have been quite impressed at how well it dissolves; other brands tended to clump unless my shaking was quite vigorous.The 1.8 pound jar is a bit silly, in my opinion. If your'e using two scoops a day, it will last you just under two weeks. Unless you are constantly rotating to different flavors, or don't like the feeling of being "locked in" with a larger tub, just buy the 5 or 10 pound size and save considerable cash. If you're doing Subscribe and Save, you'll want two of these 1.8 pound jars per month. A 5 pound jar should last over a month.When it comes to product quality, this one has been consistently well-rated. Although I've not seen it at the top of any purity/potency test lists, it is always near the top -- and I think that speaks volumes. In particular, I think the repeated ranking means that it is consistent and that NOW is indeed turning out a quality product that you can trust. I'm always skeptical when a new brand suddenly appears at #1, or when something that used to rank near the bottom suddenly climbs 20 positions.My advice is to try each of the flavors in the 1.8 pound jars before committing to the larger ones. The vanilla is decent. The chocolate is similar to YooHoo but a bit bland. Strawberry is coming in my next Amazon order so I can't comment on that. I've not tried unflavored, but I suppose it would be a nice addition to an existing smoothie or recipe you already have.

I switched to the NOW Isolate from the NOW regular whey protein. Both are vanilla flavored but the Isolate has a strange taste to it. Almost like a plastic or rubber taste. The NOW regular whey tasted fine and I expected the Isolate to taste the same way. After using it for 10 days (just to give it a fair chance) I'm getting used to the taste. Updated to 4 stars.

Price to quality ratio this is hands down the best you’re going to get delivered to your door in two days or less. From playing sports as a kid to staying fit in adulthood I’ve tried it all. My preference is grass fed whey protein isolate. This is usually PREMIUM price. Did that for a while. Shopped around because of price and found NOW. Tried it. Loved it. Been on it for a year. Amazing. One to one performance wise. Swapped from a brand that costs thirty dollars more for almost the same product offering with no noticeable changes other than flavor. I’ve never been one to complain about the flavor of a supplement/vitamin. I see reviews for other supps where someone complains about the taste of a veggie capsule?! Like, huh? You swallow it? It’s not candy or dessert. The main objective is get clean* protein into your muscles quick. Not taste like a dessert. That’s my opinion when it comes to sports nutrition. You make greater sacrifices to get / stay fit than the taste of a shake 1 or 2x / day. Vanilla is better than chocolate, imo.Mixes fine, no clumps. I don’t use a ball in my shaker. Travels well in zip lock bags for overnights (I mix single serving with one scoop of creatine in the ziplock for easy use on the go - little travel hack ;) it’s not cheap but also for what you’re getting, it’s a phenomenal value proposition compared to others on the market. Vanilla is my favorite but will do choccy if it’s on sale. I had to write this review, I love this stuff. Very versatile.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:If you don’t like stevia, don’t buy it. The consistency is ok but as mentioned it might be that I’m too sensitive but stevia is high.. you can smell and taste it.

This has a artificial sweetner in it that might upset your stomach. It can cause gas, diarrhea and stomach cramps and It has a no return policy and now I know why. Because it said it was Protein isolate I thought it would be great. Then they had to put a sweetner in it that was just as bad as milk protein. The only reason I gave it a one star was because it has amino acids in it. The two reasons I purchase it was because it had amino acids and was protein isolate.

Great flavor and mixes well with almond milk.