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Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (Double Rich Chocolate)

Powder · 1 Scoop (30.4g) · 29 servings · $1.39/serving

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Best for

Muscle

Ingredients (3)

Whey Protein

100%

Dose

24 g

Target

20–30 g

Form

Not listed

Iron

0.7 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Calcium

130 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (3)

Acesulfame PotassiumSweetener

Older NTP rodent studies (1980s, contested) reported lymphoma and leukemia at very high chronic doses; modern reviews (FDA 2003, EFSA 2000) concluded no cancer risk at human exposure levels but the issue is not fully resolved (Mishra 2020 review). Animal evidence suggests gut microbiome disruption (Bian 2017 — male mice on Ace-K showed altered microbiota and metabolic markers). Manufacturing uses methylene chloride, with potential residue concerns. Purely cosmetic additive — risk:benefit unfavorable for supplements.

Natural and Artificial FlavorsFlavor

The 'artificial' component means synthetic chemicals are used, but the exact compounds are proprietary and not disclosed on the label. If you have sensitivities or allergies, you cannot verify what's in it. Products using only natural flavors are more transparent.

Sunflower LecithinEmulsifier

Non-GMO, non-allergenic emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

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