Scored on this big time! The mall by my house is on its last leg and gets no customers. The upside to that is that there is a GNC there that constantly has large numbers of things on closeout. Picked up a 6 lb tub of Nitro Core for only $15 and figured even if it wasn't the best protein that it would do the trick and you usually cant go wrong with ON products. Well I'm glad I made that assumption because this stuff is awesome for filling in as a meal when life gets too busy to stop and eat. I have found that it is great for pre workout as well. The only real quarrel I have with this product is the fat content, which makes it taste great by the way. I got the cookies and cream flavor and plan on going back to score a couple more tubs of a couple more flavors at this really low price. I know that lots of people prefer the Pro Complex over Nitro Core, but there are also a lot of people on tight budgets that cant afford it and I would highly recommend this protein to anyone who doesnt have gobs of money to spend on supps. I think that this will be a staple in my protein arsenal from here on out. Another great product from ON. Take some notes MuscleTech.

PS. For anyone reading this who happens to live in St.Louis, MO. Its the GNC at Crestwood Mall.

Nitro-Core is a good protein to use. There is nothing thats necessarily bad about it. The taste is phenomenal, but it has a bit too many carbs and that is something I like to control when supplementing protein into my diet.
The price is the selling point and it is essentially Optimum Nutritions watered down Pro-Complex since Pro-Complex's price is not for everyone.
If you want to build mass on a budget consider this for a MRP alongside 100% Whey for post workout.
I used this protein at breakfast time with a bowl of oatmeal and had plenty of time to use all the sources of protein and carbs before my next meal.
The blend is nice since since it uses forms of casein as well as whey to complete the absorption spectrum.
I used one tub of Ultimate Chocolate and the taste was the best Optimum Nutrition protein I have tried to date. (Turbo Choc Hydrowhey is a close 2nd)

Okay, here goes my first review. I chose ON Nitro Core 24 for a Meal Replacement Sup as I was first getting serious about fitness after a long time as a "disgusting fatbody". I like the various sources of protein for sustained release, without having to step up to ON Pro Complex. This is also a solid meal replacement because of the 5g of fiber, which will help you feel full longer.

Results: 10- It does exactly what I was looking for. Great meal replacement because of the quality of protein, fiber, amino acids, and enzymes to help with digestion.

Taste: 8- Herein lies my only complaint, which is not a big deal because I drink this for nutritional value, not taste. It was not horrible but it did have a bit of a "eggy" taste. I usually mixed this with berries or something else since it was a meal replacement, and that took care of the problem. I also fould that if I was going to have it by itself that adding a small splash of flavored coffee creamer vastly improved the flavor.

Mixability: 7- Because of the various protein sources, some of it will mix easily and some will not. It is fine with a blender or just down the chunks. We have all done it before and there is some good nutrition in those pesky little chunks.

Value: 10- I got this on clearance at GNC, but I think that any reasonable price woud be a great value because of the quality of the overall product.

I am now getting more serious about my fitness, and moving on to ON 100% Whey and Casein, but I will probably buy this again as a between meal fill-in.

P.S. Even though this has slower digesting protein in it, it is probably not the best choice for a bedtime shake because of the carbs.

Alright this is my first review so bear with me. Im on a mass/strength building regimen at the moment and i needed more substinence in my between meal protein shakes so i decided to give Nitro Core a go. I chose Optimums Nitro Core 24 to review because it has been an absolute staple in my diet being deployed and in a mass gaining phase. It is the perfect "in between" protein addition. For example, I split a serving of this with half a serving of a weight gainer (Up Your Mass) for the benefits of an even more diverse nutrient profile, and for even more protein digestion rates (UYM only has soy, concentrate and isolate :/), and of course to get the benefits of half a serving of weight gainer with a full serving of protein in it. I also split it the same way with 100% casein before bed for the added fiber and even slower rate of digestion. So as you can see, its a super versatile protein blend and can be used in conjunction with other products, meals, and various times of the day. Pretty badass thing to be able to "dot the I's" with your diet. Okay now for the real review:

Taste: I've only tried two different flavors and both were fairly good Chocolate and Cinnabon. There's a strange aftertaste with this product that i have a hard time putting my finger on. I read someones review awhile back that pretty much hit the nail on the head. "It kinda tastes how wet paint smells." LOL it sounds bad but its really not at all. Both really delicious flavors.

Mixability: This is where the products doesnt quite shine. The mixability is not horrible but it definitely takes a little effort to get all the clumps out (boo hoo) Its most likely because of the casein in it which we all know is a pain in the dick. Really nothing to complain about though, I just swallow the clumps whole haha.

Effectiveness: Does exactly what its meant to and then some. Optimum Nutrition really outdid themselves as far as a cheaper alternative to the famous Pro Complex. Can be used for mass gaining if you pair it with a high calorie diet and lots of quality carbs. But it can also be used in a cutting diet because of the low amount of calories and carbs which is mostly from fiber. Fiber is very healthy and good for digestion and overall gastro health for those who didnt know and its really great for making you feel fuller for longer. I was happy about this because i get F'n ravenous between meals. Along with a super comprehensive enzyme blend to aid even MORE with digestion and additional medium chain tri glycerides (healthy fats) its got a great amino acid profile. Seriously just a devastating combo for the price and bioavailability. Perfect for meal replacements and anyhting in between. Although its a great "any time" protein its certinly not optimal for postworkout because of the time released nature of the protein sources, fats, and fiber inside of it so make sure to take it before not after. I definitely experienced a lot better recovery by incorporating this into my diet. Its something you cant really measure you can just feel.

Side Effects: Not a whole lot you can mess up here. May experience a bit of bloating and gas. In fact you probably will because of the amount of processes your body needs to go through to break this stuff down and utilize it. Those side effects are greatly reduced as a result of the digestive enzyme blend though so its nothing new in the protein business nor anything to whine about. If you dont like it, drink a slimfast.

Price: Surprisingly its not a super expensive product. Especially compared to its big sister Pro Complex. It can be found anywhere in the ballpark of $23-$28 bucks for 3 lbs and $38-$45ish bucks for the big 6lbs tub. so definitely something that you can regularly purchase or substitute other products for (i.e. Casein, whey, etc) I got mine off supplement warehouse for like 39 dollars. Go me.

Overall: I really wish this wasn't such an underrated product. Its great if you have the cash and understanding of its ingredients. I definitely will keep buying this as long as i can. That is until i remove the tampon from my vagina and start buying Pro Complex. :/


Excellent product. Highly recommended in every category.

Great results with this product. Has definitely helped me lose fat and gain muscle in a relatively short period of time. The Vanilla flavor is awesome although it can be a little too sweet sometimes but I mix it with milk which adds some sweetness. I take this with a good multi, OEP, CLA, creatine, sesamin and coq10. Exercise consists of an hour of cardio and bodyweight exercises every day upon waking. As far as diet I'm keeping it clean. Lots of chicken with brown rice, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. Getting hungry now!
The product has a good and varied amount of proteins as well as essential fatty acids and fiber. Definitely fits what I was looking for which is one protein product that can cover as much as possible. There is Pro Complex made by the same company but it has added vitamins and I'm good on those. Also it is more expensive, although it is a great product also from what I've read. Can't go wrong here if you are looking for a one stop shop in protein powder land!

Optimum’s Nitro Core 24. Ultimate Chocolate flavor.

In an attempt to regulate my diet, I gave this a product a shot. I kept it on hand at work and used it as my “in-between” meals and to help bring my daily protein intake to the level it should be at.

Taste: Amazing in ice cold water.

Mixability: Also great. Just shook it up in a bottle of water. Doesn’t liquefy as fast as the whey, but a lot nicer than casein.

Effectiveness: Recoveries seem to have improved and it does serve pretty well as a staple in a “in-between” meal. It’s low enough in calories, and somewhat filling, that you can add something else on the side.

Value: It is a good value, but not great. I already decided I am going keep using whey with workouts, and casein at night, so it makes more since to use some combination of those or to simply get some egg protein in to get the intermediate protein digestion.

Side Effects: I had none.

Overall: Absolutely worth trying, evaluate the cost vs. your effectiveness later.

I picked up my first tub of this because my local supp shop was out of my normal protein and this was comparable. Since then I haven't used anything else. I love the taste (only had the chocolate so far), Mixes very well, keeps my full as a meal replacement, and works well for bulking as well. I only pay about $35 out the door for a whole tub which is way lower than anything else I've ever tried so I definitely have no complaints there either.

Great product. Got this awhile back on bb.com buy 2 get 1 free and I was not disappointed by any means. Would definately purchase this again. I tired the cinnamon flavor and it was nice, not great, but definately not bad at all. Mixed well and you could feel the quality of the protein absorbing into your muscles. Good stuff, highly would recommend this for anyone.

The Pro- This is a good quality protein. I believe, hands down for the price, that Optimum nutrition has some of the best protein out there. This would make a great meal replacement shake if your goals call for it, or a between meal shake if you can't eat good food every 2 hours. The 5 grams of fiber are also nice. The taste is great. I had the extreme chocolate, but ON has other great tastes in its line. Cons- The thing to understand is that if your looking to gain mass, this protein needs more whey protein to be a pre or post workout shake. It also isn't as effective right before bed as a full blown casein protein would be. So if your going to spend the money, know what your buying it for first.

Good product I use toffee, cookies and cream and Ultimate Chocolate...For my little knowledge in supplements I think the Ingredients are good and I think this is a all around good product by a good company...The taste is alittle bland but works