"Best" protein supplement?
daniel7121
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Ok, so I think I'm going to cave and get a protein supplement. So I get online and search... "Protein supplement". Easy enough, right? Until I saw that there are a lot, and I mean a lot, of different protein supplements. Suggestions?
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The cheapest?0
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Umm, reasonably priced I'd say. I don't want the cheapest (though if it tastes good and works well, I'll take it).0
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I like Pure Protein whey protein in vanilla creme. I'm beginning to see weight loss/definition again after about a month of sitting at a wall0
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This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc., the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.0 -
I use Muscle Milk Light and GNC Pro Performance Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 mixed with skim milk and water after working out. Before I go to bed I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standart 100% Casein and Muscle Milk Light mixed with skim milk and water.0
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depends on what your looking for really........taste? amount of protein per serving? easily mixed?? I prefer Muscle Milks 100% Whey......it tastes awesome ( in my opinion ) and it mixes with just two shakes of my hand shaker. I use one scoop that gets 27 grams of protein mixed with just 4-6 ounces of water. Its lower fat that most, lower carbs...2 and sugar is 1 gram- im doing this from memory ( faulty at times ) cause I dont remember the exact totals but I like it. Ive been in the business for a long time and for me, its the best protein shake out there. Im sure others will disagree, lol.0
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Iso whey (rapid fuel)
Casein whey (slow fuel)
Soy and egg protein (don't go there)
For taste, it's a personal choice..I've tried dozen.
I like Combat from Musclepharm etc..
Pure protein was mention earlier...it's good too (they have amazing protein bars too...crazy for them)....A LOT!
So go with Iso whey..... don't take fancy flavor....try chocolate or vanilla first....0 -
agreed and definitely " DONT TRY FANCY FLAVOR FIRST"....you will just be pissed offIso whey (rapid fuel)
Casein whey (slow fuel)
Soy and egg protein (don't go there)
For taste, it's a personal choice..I've tried dozen.
I like Combat from Musclepharm etc..
Pure protein was mention earlier...it's good too (they have amazing protein bars too...crazy for them)....A LOT!
So go with Iso whey..... don't take fancy flavor....try chocolate or vanilla first....0 -
agreed and definitely " DONT TRY FANCY FLAVOR FIRST"....you will just be pissed offIso whey (rapid fuel)
Casein whey (slow fuel)
Soy and egg protein (don't go there)
For taste, it's a personal choice..I've tried dozen.
I like Combat from Musclepharm etc..
Pure protein was mention earlier...it's good too (they have amazing protein bars too...crazy for them)....A LOT!
So go with Iso whey..... don't take fancy flavor....try chocolate or vanilla first....
So definitely no strawberry/chocolate chip/bannanasplit/vanilla swirley , mixes....you will be sorely not happy, lol.0 -
This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc., the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per body weight every day in just food so the powder comes in handy.
EDIT: I like this one because it tastes good and it has 7 different types of protein. Some are a fast digesting protein others are slower.
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This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc.,the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per bodyweight every day.
The average American gets more than enough protein from their diet to build up muscle. That even goes for most athletes. The only people that MIGHT benefit from added protein are professional level body builders and people with various diseases. Don't be fooled by the advertising campaigns-protein supplements, while convenient, are not going to get you closer to your strength training goals.0 -
This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc.,]the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per body weight every day in just food so the powder comes in handy.
The average American gets more than enough protein from their diet to build up muscle. That even goes for most athletes. The only people that MIGHT benefit from added protein are body builders and people with various diseases. Money down the drain.
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This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc., the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per bodyweight every day.
OP I like this one because it tastes good and it has 7 different types of protein. Some are a fast digesting protein others are slower.
" hard to get your protein'??? what??? do you eat two times a day??? when I was bodybuilding I was getting 400 grams a day and I wasnt even trying, I was just eating food, lol.0 -
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard
That is all.0 -
This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc., the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per bodyweight every day.
OP I like this one because it tastes good and it has 7 different types of protein. Some are a fast digesting protein others are slower.
" hard to get your protein'??? what??? do you eat two times a day??? when I was bodybuilding I was getting 400 grams a day and I wasnt even trying, I was just eating food, lol.
I can not eat 6 times a day because of work. But I am happy for you that you could eat that much food and get a high protein intake. I could only imagine it was a fortune on your wallet.0 -
oh and BTW...at my heaviest, I was only 170-175 pounds..0
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oh and BTW...at my heaviest, I was only 170-175 pounds..
lol you were over eating protein 400grams ed at 170-175lbs :laugh:0 -
he didnt say the MOST EXPENSIVE protein supplement
im not from america so i cant tell you , but stick with a synergy whey blended protein . its slower release than whey but not as slow as casein . perfect for your goals0 -
This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc.,]the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per body weight every day in just food so the powder comes in handy.
The average American gets more than enough protein from their diet to build up muscle. That even goes for most athletes. The only people that MIGHT benefit from added protein are body builders and people with various diseases. Money down the drain.
^^In bold.
That whole 1 g protein per body weight thing is a myth.0 -
This actually depends on your goal, if your looking to lose weight try to get a low calorie protein supplement, I recommend Iso 100 by dymatize (tastes really good) 106 calories per serving or ON Gold Standard Whey 120 calories per serving. But remember to lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit.
But at the end of the day, all protein supplements are just protein in the form of powder, you can eat your protein from natural sources like eggs, chicken breasts, fish etc.,]the only advantage of protein supplements is their ease of use and convenience, other than that they have no advantages, and don't expect that you'll build huge muscles if you take them, because you simply won't.
*Scratches head* You try and eat almost 300g of protein from natural sources and work all day, its almost impossible. Not only that but its cheaper to buy the powder and slam it down and still have room to eat more real foods rather than to buy $30+ every day trying to get in a high/er intake of protein. Of course it depends on your needs and goals but it gets difficult once you are over 200lbs eating 1g of protein per body weight every day in just food so the powder comes in handy.
The average American gets more than enough protein from their diet to build up muscle. That even goes for most athletes. The only people that MIGHT benefit from added protein are body builders and people with various diseases. Money down the drain.
^^In bold.
That whole 1 g protein per body weight thing is a myth.
^^Let me see a peer study review on those who strength train? I strength train and I would rather have more protein than not enough. :drinker:0 -
oh and BTW...at my heaviest, I was only 170-175 pounds..
lol you were over eating protein 400grams ed at 170-175lbs :laugh:
I wasnt over eating....at least not for me......I was eating 3500- 4000 calories a day and was at about 10% bodyfat0 -
[/quote]That whole 1 g protein per body weight thing is a myth.
Let me see a peer study review on those who strength train. I strength train and I would rather have more protein than not enough. :drinker:
Oh, there are plenty.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1992) observed no differences in whole body protein synthesis or indexes of lean body mass in strength athletes consuming either 0.64g/lb or 1.10g/lb over a 2 week period. Protein oxidation did increase in the high protein group, indicating a nutrient overload.
• Walberg et al. (1988) found that 0.73g/lb was sufficient to maintain positive nitrogen balance in cutting weightlifters over a 7 day time period.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1988) found that only 0.37g/lb was required to maintain positive nitrogen balance in elite bodybuilders (over 5 years of experience, possible previous use of androgens) over a 10 day period. 0.45g/lb was sufficient to maintain lean body mass in bodybuilders over a 2 week period. The authors suggested that 0.55g/lb was sufficient for bodybuilders.
• Lemon et al. (1992) found no differences in muscle mass or strength gains in novice bodybuilders consuming either 0.61g/lb or 1.19g/lb over a 4 week period. Based on nitrogen balance data, the authors recommended 0.75g/lb.
• Hoffman et al. (2006) found no differences in body composition, strength or resting hormonal concentrations in strength athletes consuming either 0.77g/lb or >0.91g/lb over a 3 month period.
Your turn. Show me peer reviewed studies that show you need to be consuming at least 1g/lb.0 -
0.91g per pound , u fkn joking? thats basically 1g per pound
and lets see phil heath or kai greene come on stage a year later with 0.5g per pound protein a day LMAO0 -
oh and BTW...at my heaviest, I was only 170-175 pounds..
lol you were over eating protein 400grams ed at 170-175lbs :laugh:
I wasnt over eating....at least not for me......I was eating 3500- 4000 calories a day and was at about 10% bodyfat
if I was "over eating protein " , where would you like me to get my calories from??? Carbs??? I was roughly eating about 1600 calories in protein a day....and another 2400 in carbs and fats.0 -
That whole 1 g protein per body weight thing is a myth.
Let me see a peer study review on those who strength train. I strength train and I would rather have more protein than not enough. :drinker:
[/b]Oh, there are plenty.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1992) observed no differences in whole body protein synthesis or indexes of lean body mass in strength athletes consuming either 0.64g/lb or 1.10g/lb over a 2 week period. Protein oxidation did increase in the high protein group, indicating a nutrient overload.
• Walberg et al. (1988) found that 0.73g/lb was sufficient to maintain positive nitrogen balance in cutting weightlifters over a 7 day time period.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1988) found that only 0.37g/lb was required to maintain positive nitrogen balance in elite bodybuilders (over 5 years of experience, possible previous use of androgens) over a 10 day period. 0.45g/lb was sufficient to maintain lean body mass in bodybuilders over a 2 week period. The authors suggested that 0.55g/lb was sufficient for bodybuilders.
• Lemon et al. (1992) found no differences in muscle mass or strength gains in novice bodybuilders consuming either 0.61g/lb or 1.19g/lb over a 4 week period. Based on nitrogen balance data, the authors recommended 0.75g/lb.
• Hoffman et al. (2006) found no differences in body composition, strength or resting hormonal concentrations in strength athletes consuming either 0.77g/lb or >0.91g/lb over a 3 month period.
Your turn. Show me peer reviewed studies that show you need to be consuming at least 1g/lb.
Problems are in bold and also these do NOT show the stats and calories of those in the study.0 -
0.91g per pound , u fkn joking? thats basically 1g per pound
Exactly, that's what they were comparing those who consumed .75g too. The .91 was considered the high range.0 -
That whole 1 g protein per body weight thing is a myth.
Let me see a peer study review on those who strength train. I strength train and I would rather have more protein than not enough. :drinker:
[/b]Oh, there are plenty.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1992) observed no differences in whole body protein synthesis or indexes of lean body mass in strength athletes consuming either 0.64g/lb or 1.10g/lb over a 2 week period. Protein oxidation did increase in the high protein group, indicating a nutrient overload.
• Walberg et al. (1988) found that 0.73g/lb was sufficient to maintain positive nitrogen balance in cutting weightlifters over a 7 day time period.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1988) found that only 0.37g/lb was required to maintain positive nitrogen balance in elite bodybuilders (over 5 years of experience, possible previous use of androgens) over a 10 day period. 0.45g/lb was sufficient to maintain lean body mass in bodybuilders over a 2 week period. The authors suggested that 0.55g/lb was sufficient for bodybuilders.
• Lemon et al. (1992) found no differences in muscle mass or strength gains in novice bodybuilders consuming either 0.61g/lb or 1.19g/lb over a 4 week period. Based on nitrogen balance data, the authors recommended 0.75g/lb.
• Hoffman et al. (2006) found no differences in body composition, strength or resting hormonal concentrations in strength athletes consuming either 0.77g/lb or >0.91g/lb over a 3 month period.
Your turn. Show me peer reviewed studies that show you need to be consuming at least 1g/lb.
Problems are in bold and also these do NOT show the stats and calories of those in the study.
I am not going to post the entire studies here. You have the source, you can look up the calories and stats. Also I don't see what's wrong with the time frames-those with short time frame are measuring protein OXIDATION and nitrogen balance, and we've got 1-3 months in the studies as well for body comp. It's just a range of studies that lead to the same overall conclusion. And why did you bold "novice bodybuilders consuming either 0.61g/lb or 1.19g/lb over a 4 week period"? Seems like a valid comparison of protein consumption to me.
And I would still like to see peer reviewed studies supporting your argument.0 -
point is that u cannot go months and months lifting heavy weights and literally tearing muscle fibres with under 1g per pounds of LBM and expect growth and repair . wont happen . theres a reason your body needs high protein if u want to "build" muscle or atleast maintain!0
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point is that u cannot go months and months lifting heavy weights and literally tearing muscle fibres with under 1g per pounds of LBM and expect growth and repair . wont happen . theres a reason your body needs high protein if u want to "build" muscle or atleast maintain!
Why do you think this? Is that what the ads for protein supplements tell you? Is it just a gut feeling?
I'll go by the scientific proof and by what my physiology and biochemistry professors have taught me.0 -
That whole 1 g protein per body weight thing is a myth.
Let me see a peer study review on those who strength train. I strength train and I would rather have more protein than not enough. :drinker:
[/b]Oh, there are plenty.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1992) observed no differences in whole body protein synthesis or indexes of lean body mass in strength athletes consuming either 0.64g/lb or 1.10g/lb over a 2 week period. Protein oxidation did increase in the high protein group, indicating a nutrient overload.
• Walberg et al. (1988) found that 0.73g/lb was sufficient to maintain positive nitrogen balance in cutting weightlifters over a 7 day time period.
• Tarnopolsky et al. (1988) found that only 0.37g/lb was required to maintain positive nitrogen balance in elite bodybuilders (over 5 years of experience, possible previous use of androgens) over a 10 day period. 0.45g/lb was sufficient to maintain lean body mass in bodybuilders over a 2 week period. The authors suggested that 0.55g/lb was sufficient for bodybuilders.
• Lemon et al. (1992) found no differences in muscle mass or strength gains in novice bodybuilders consuming either 0.61g/lb or 1.19g/lb over a 4 week period. Based on nitrogen balance data, the authors recommended 0.75g/lb.
• Hoffman et al. (2006) found no differences in body composition, strength or resting hormonal concentrations in strength athletes consuming either 0.77g/lb or >0.91g/lb over a 3 month period.
Your turn. Show me peer reviewed studies that show you need to be consuming at least 1g/lb.
Problems are in bold and also these do NOT show the stats and calories of those in the study.
I am not going to post the entire studies here. You have the source, you can look up the calories and stats. Also I don't see what's wrong with the time frames-those with short time frame are measuring protein OXIDATION, and we've got 1-3 months in the studies as well for body comp. It's just a range of studies that lead to the same overall conclusion.
And I would still like to see peer reviewed studies supporting your argument.
uhh what argument did I raise? That it was cheaper and easier to eat 1g of protein per lb of body weight supplementing a protein shake or two if you are over 200+lbs rather than to eat it from just foods alone?.....really?0
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