Is cholesterol content in this product too much? Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound Is cholesterol content (10% per scoop) in this product too much?
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I'm sorry, but dietary cholesterol has virtually no affect on the bodies cholesterol levels, and modern science supports this. Like most (mis)information, this "dietary cholesterol bad" myth was probably instituted by a study sponsored by the cereal/grain companies or something back in the 70's or 80's. Just like the whole "fat is bad" fad that took off during the 80's when low/no-fat everything came out. What happened next? Add in the processed fructose (corn syrup). Why corn syrup? Because corn is/was subsidized the US Govt (our tax dollars) and they put a tariff on imported sugar cane, making corn syrup the de'facto sweetener in American processed food. And why did that "fat is bad" thing take off? Because companies used the absolute cheapest forms of fat (hydrogenated vegetable oils). And what's cheaper than hydrogenated fats and that can be flown into foods under the radar? Processed fructose.
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Cho-lest-off is a wonderful product. I have used it since 2006. In 2006 I went on a statin (Lovastatin). After a few months I began having muscle pain and got off of it. With the Statin total cholesterol was 165 down from 220. I switched to Cholestoff and after two months I had my cholesterol measured again. The results were total cholesterol=165, LDL =76, just as good as the statin and no side effects. Hugh O.
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It does list cholesterol. Under "amount per serving" is shows 0g. Under "%DV" it shows 0%. Even though there not any in this product, it is nice they addressed the issue on the label.I love this stuff, I am 60 years old and my wife is 57. We went for plaque buildup test (its kind of like an MRI). Hers was 0% and mine was 3%, we have been using this product for a while and I believe it really helps .
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I just today bought the 2 lbs rich chocolate (new improved taste) ..last 3 ingredients (in order) are Acesulfame-Potassium, Sucralose, Stevia leaf extract
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Hi Susan- It is 55% cocoa content. They really are delicious! I do like very dark chocolate- but I like these much better then milk chocolate. Hope this helps. :)
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True...but for an occasional treat...for someone who has a healthy lifestyle it's OK. I'm nearly 60 and have great heart/cholesterol levels. Lifestyle is the key, not one product.
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Sorry, don't know. I have been using it for years, instead of perscriptions for lowering cholesterol, with success.
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I've tried both, but I do tend to lean more towards the chocolate. Since I primarily use it in my protein shakes, which I add powdered supplements to, the chocolate tends to cut out the taste of the supplements better. :)
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As Tanya & Caterina describe caul fat is lacy and web like. I suggest you divide it into small portions and freeze what you are not using at the time. 10 lbs is a huge amount. I wish they would sell it in 5 lb amounts. Shipping about doubles the price.
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I really can't answer the question; but I know who can. Call NUTRIGOLD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 476 3542. I can tell you that I have been taking 1000mg of this krill for a few months now and the results on my cholesterol numbers are GREAT for the first and second tests in years. JANNZ
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I'm currently drinking the Gold one, but it's my first time trying it. And honestly, I feel both of them the same. I would say the difference is the Platinum has more grams of protein and more BCAA per scoop than the Gold. They say Platinum is thinner so your body breaks it down better which gives you faster results. But Platinum is also a little more expensive than Gold. But yea they both work just as good in my opinion. I'm personally going to keep buying Gold though. You can get a 5lb of Gold for the price of a 3.5lb Platinum.
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None listed on label, though much of this concept seems irrelevant since cholesterol is naturally made in the body & has many necessary functions. And of course there is "good cholesterol" & "bad cholesterol". Some research seems to show refined carbs may contribute more to body fat/"bad cholesterol". Individuals have different sensitivities to good fats/bad fats as well as to good carbs/bad carbs. You may want to recheck with your own doctor(s) about your own cholesterol test numbers & what they mean for you.
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Hi! When I was buying this product i was checking all the ingredients to make sure i got what I really want. And as their web site says "Platinum Hydrowhey is ultra-pure. That's because it's made entirely with hydrolyzed whey protein isolates. So there's no excess fat, cholesterol, or lactose to slow down your progress." I hope my answer will help you! Vitaliy H.
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If taken as directed, only one week. I've had much better success with Serious Mass Weight Gainer. It puts more weight on faster, tastes MUCH better, doesn't make you sick, isn't full of sugar and has a lot of vitamins & minerals (like Ovaltine type drinks) so it's good for you, too. You have to use a blender to make it though. Here's a link to it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Serious-Chocolate-Pound/dp/B0015R36SK/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1384366310&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=serious+mass+weigh+gainer. Hope this helps!
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For me it's ok when mixed with most other things. I like Chocolate Whey and maybe some skim milk to taste. I've also mixed it with Cytomax. Personal taste, just mix it with something you like and it's fine. I'm on my third large container and don't notice the taste any more. It's a lot better than trying to eat the large amount of veggies you are supposed to eat every day.
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The chocolate is 160 calories per scoop if using water. If using milk you need to add the calories from the milk with the pure protein. Make sure you have a shaker when using this product. I use this product after a long run and it keeps me full afterwards.
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I didn't buy ensure. I bought the Equate brand for dieting. So I really can't answer your question. However, I did like the flavor of vanilla the best, but the chocolate was good too.