Bulk protein powder

RoyalMoose11
RoyalMoose11 Posts: 211 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I often blend my whey and casein 1:1 as I prefer that for my shakes (I do a morning, post workout, and evening). I am about to order more whey since I'm out but have a surplus of my ON casein.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with buying bulk protein supplements rather than ON or whatever brand out there. if I'm mixing them anyway I'm wondering if I could just get a bulk whey protein isolate at a cheaper price per pound or is sticking with ON my best bet.

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Do you find it hard to get your macros from food?
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    Just buy a quality blend. There is no logic in buying 5 lbs. of isolate and 5 lbs. of casein, then mixing it yourself.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    sixxpoint wrote: »
    Just buy a quality blend. There is no logic in buying 5 lbs. of isolate and 5 lbs. of casein, then mixing it yourself.

    Unless you've got a surplus of the casein, as the OP stated.

    I'll buy a blend if the price is right, but most of the time it's more cost effective for me to buy separately and mix.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    IsaackGMOON wrote: »
    Do you find it hard to get your macros from food?

    Do you find it hard to stay on topic?
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    edited June 2015
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    I'll buy a blend if the price is right, but most of the time it's more cost effective for me to buy separately and mix.

    Blends are typically cheaper. I don't see how buying them a la carte is more cost-effective. It's also more of a hassle to mix them.
  • RoyalMoose11
    RoyalMoose11 Posts: 211 Member
    I think my question is more around the lines of is bulk, no name brand "90% clean whey protein isolate" as good as buying Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard whey (rather than can I mix my own- I know I can mix my own). Bulksupplements and a couple other companies sell en masse much cheaper so I'm wondering if there is a drop off in quality.

    This post was originally placed in the fitness area to avoid thread creep into "why not just eat them,""do you not know how to hit your macros," and "just fill your orange protein box up six times and that's your protein goal." With all due respect to 21 day fix folks, of course.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    This site has gained a pretty good reputation as a go-to source for vetting protein > https://labdoor.com/rankings/protein

    As you can see there are a number of brands ranked higher in value than ON Gold Standard.
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    kwtilbury wrote: »
    This site has gained a pretty good reputation as a go-to source for vetting protein > https://labdoor.com/rankings/protein.

    I wouldn't buy the majority of those, especially the top 10. PES Select and XF Ultra Peptide 2.0 would crush all of these and more.

    Protein is protein assuming it is not being spiked with fillers, or if you are lactose intolerant. The average person should mainly be looking for good taste and an affordable price.
  • gainthatmuscle
    gainthatmuscle Posts: 50 Member
    i would stick with ON. their quality is the best. their pro complex works wonders for bulking
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