Nutritionists commonly refer to eggs as the "golden standard" for protein quality. Eggs contain all eight essential amino acids (the type that your body cannot make from other substances) and very high levels of total amino acids which are especially important sulfur-containing aminos. Eggs are also readily digested and absorbed. As a lactose-free protein source, eggs are often more tolerable to people who have trouble with dairy foods. For these and other reasons, eggs have been a staple of bodybuilder's diets since the beginning of the sport.
Each scoop of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Egg contains the nutritional equivalent of seven egg whites with just 2-44 grams of carbs. It provides a complete profile of essential Amino Acids, Branched Chain Amino Acids and Glutamic Acid.