Optimum Nutrition has "gold standard" on the label, and, honestly, fair enough. Optimum has been around for a while, and its products are high quality and reasonably priced. This protein is probably your best bang for your buck when it comes to whey. 

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Bucked Up pre-workout packs a serious punch and comes in really great flavors. As far as pre-workouts that contain stimulants go, what I really like about Bucked Up is that it doesn't make me flush or cause me to feel nauseous. 

Creatine is a classic go-to workout supplement that improves performance in the gym and recovery after your workouts. Universal is a simple, no-frills creatine that's reasonably priced. 

Jacked Factory makes some of my favorite protein powder. It tastes great, dissolves easily, and isn't overpriced. 

This stimulant-free pre-workout is really cool. You don't get the buzzy feeling you do with a lot of pre-workouts (since it's caffeine-free), but it does contribute to some juicy pumps and sustained energy.

This blend of amino acids has been clinically proven to improve recovery time and outcomes for injuries and inflammation, including from surgery and exercise!

Strength, focus & endurance for peak athletic performance. This amino acid blend makes for a solid pre-workout supplement that doesn't cause jitters or flushing.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein