Protein powder bad

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jonboyd17
jonboyd17 Posts: 6 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
So I've heard alot that protein powders are bad and full of fillers. Needs some advice
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  • pbryd
    pbryd Posts: 364 Member
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    My Protein is one of the best, and gets great reviews at labdoor.

    I buy the unflavoured whey. I ordered 2.5kg tonight and received 29% off with their current deal.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,389 MFP Moderator
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    You'll tend to find more fillers in "weight gainers"
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
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    Whey isolate or casein are the best options.
  • watts6151
    watts6151 Posts: 887 Member
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    I add flavoured whey to my kids
    Porridge, they love it.
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
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    trigden1991 wrote: »
    Whey isolate or casein are the best options.

    Casein works better in recipes too.
  • BrianKMcFalls
    BrianKMcFalls Posts: 190 Member
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    As mentioned, if you avoid "gainers", it's fairly easy to find good quality protein powder. Unflavored is the way to go if you're looking to avoid artificial sweeteners and flavors.
  • jonboyd17
    jonboyd17 Posts: 6 Member
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    Alright thank u all
  • tunaboi
    tunaboi Posts: 23 Member
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    zachbonner_ wrote: »
    Mine is great. 30g is 28g protein 1 gram carbs 1 gram fat

    Which brand do you use?
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,613 Member
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    I use Quest.
  • Sp1tfire
    Sp1tfire Posts: 1,120 Member
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    Avoid gainers and you'll be fine. GNC brand is 20$ for 2lbs I believe and I like it a lot!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,389 MFP Moderator
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    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    DancingMoosie wrote: »
    I use Quest.

    Their powders are delicious, but at about $20 per pound, I can't justify it. It's a blended protein, not gold infused cocaine.

    That is exactly why i havent tried PEScience. I hear really good things but its almost $20/lb.


    And i recently got MP for $8/lb from Amazon and it taste great.
  • cdahl383
    cdahl383 Posts: 726 Member
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    Jarrow unflavored is good stuff, no crap in it, no artificial stuff, etc. Not the cheapest but some of the flavored powders have a lot of artificial junk in them.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,389 MFP Moderator
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    Park51 wrote: »
    It's always best to read the labels and know what each ingredient means. I used to be a big Optimum Nutrition fan before I began reading and understanding ingredients. Now I use Orgain and although I know there's still better proteins out there, I like the taste of this better and it's reasonably priced.

    What ingredients didn't you like on ON?

    Overall, it's a fairly good protein powder, at least according to the test done by labdoor.com
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,728 Member
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    psuLemon wrote: »
    Park51 wrote: »
    It's always best to read the labels and know what each ingredient means. I used to be a big Optimum Nutrition fan before I began reading and understanding ingredients. Now I use Orgain and although I know there's still better proteins out there, I like the taste of this better and it's reasonably priced.

    What ingredients didn't you like on ON?

    Overall, it's a fairly good protein powder, at least according to the test done by labdoor.com

    My guess is the sucralose. or one of the other flavor ingredients.
  • planetcadillac
    planetcadillac Posts: 137 Member
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    I use MyProtein 30g protein daily I supplement. I am not a big meat eater so it is an ideal way for me to boost my protein daily. I get the chocolate peanut butter tastes like a Reese's cup. I view it like a dessert. I order it online reasonable and it works for me. I use a whey isolate. Protein powers are a viable option for people that struggle to get adequate protein either due to choice (vegan/vege) or preference.
  • yoherbs421
    yoherbs421 Posts: 160 Member
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    I have Grass-fed Whey Concentrate. Grass fed is better for the immune system so I read. 100 dollars CAD for 11 pds. And it even has a higher leucine content than the grass-fed isolate! Just another bro tip.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
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    Chadxx wrote: »
    trigden1991 wrote: »
    Whey isolate or casein are the best options.

    Casein works better in recipes too.

    The one I mix into my yogurt happens to be casein and it works well for that.
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    The other one I use regularly (for drinking straight) is higher in calories, but nowhere near the higher calorie ones and tastes excellent.
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    (Depending on what you are trying to avoid - be it extra calories, certain ingredients; and how you plan to consume it, optimal choices will vary)

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