Certification status
Informed Sport
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Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY ELITE SERIES
The Informed Sport tier of Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% Whey — 24 g protein, 5.5 g naturally occurring BCAAs and 4 g glutamine per serving, batch-screened against the banned-substances list for tested athletes. Sold exclusively through Optimum Nutrition's UK store at £88, the only listing we track, with 2,300 reviews at 5.0/5.
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Why this certification matters
- Informed Sport
- Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes in tested sports because products are batch-tested for substances prohibited in sport.
Frequently asked questions
- How is the Elite Series different from standard Gold Standard Whey?
- The Elite Series carries Informed Sport — every batch screened against the WADA banned list, the tier UK and European tested athletes look for. The formula is the familiar Gold Standard whey: 24 g protein and 5.5 g BCAAs per serving.
- Why is it only sold at Optimum Nutrition direct?
- ON keeps the Informed Sport Elite Series within its own UK store rather than wholesaling through Amazon or high-street shops. At £88 it's the only UK listing we track.
- Is it certified for banned substances?
- Yes — Informed Sport, the standard most UK and European governing bodies recognise, with batch-by-batch screening you can authenticate via the Informed Sport app.
- Is the protein the same as regular Gold Standard Whey?
- It's the same Gold Standard whey blend (whey isolate-primary). The Elite difference is the Informed Sport batch testing, not a different protein source.
- Is shipping included in the £88 price?
- No — Optimum Nutrition charges delivery separately unless you meet a free-shipping threshold or use a promo code. Check the basket total before ordering.
