B protin

jmzz1
jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
Does anyone have any idea about B Protin drink ?......... is it good as a protein supplement..........?

in 30gms it provides about 12gm protein and 16gm carbohydrate and 1 gm fat

the protein is a mixture of whey , soya and milk protein.........
would like advice since i am looking for weight loss

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  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Not really, no. My current protein powder has 18g per 22g scoop of protein.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I've just looked up the drink online and it recommends it for the following:

    > old age
    > pre and post-operative cases
    > recovery after severe illness
    > general weakness and malaise

    It is therefore more of a meal replacement than a protein supplement. If it's just protein supplementation you're after to help hit your macros then you'd be better off with a simple whey powder.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    whey powder here are very costly........
    so thought of using this protein powder.......... which is quite cheap...........
    isnt it useful to increase my macros?....... will i gain weight if i use it?
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,207 Member
    whey powder here are very costly........
    so thought of using this protein powder.......... which is quite cheap...........
    isnt it useful to increase my macros?....... will i gain weight if i use it?
    Nah, it'll work fine as long as your overall protein is adequate and your getting enough overall nutrition from othr protein sources, and from your carbs and fat. As long as you build it into your calorie goal yournot going to gain.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    i am not able to meet my protein goal and often exceed my carbs .... so thought of going into this protein powder
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Define 'very costly' for Whey. Where I am it's one of the cheapest sources of protein in terms of £1:protein.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    Define 'very costly' for Whey. Where I am it's one of the cheapest sources of protein in terms of £1:protein.
    oh wow..... for me b protin comes in my range and whey protein are out of reach since they are exported and cannot be managed with that low cost
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Define 'very costly' for Whey. Where I am it's one of the cheapest sources of protein in terms of £1:protein.
    oh wow..... for me b protin comes in my range and whey protein are out of reach since they are exported and cannot be managed with that low cost
    No, no, I meant it works out cheaper per £1 to buy protein as powder rather than as meat or whatever else :) A 1kg tub of protein powder runs at about £16, and it's usually 80% purity so I pay about £16 for 800g of protein or 2p per gram of protein.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    its not about the cost but my question is related to whether that complete protein drink is suitable for my weight loss program?
  • Nirlbou
    Nirlbou Posts: 27 Member
    The carb to protein is near 50:50, if wight loss is your goa,l I'd avoid eating carbs 2-4 hours post workout, and before bed if you sleep less then 7 hours. It's a good maintance and bulking recovery blend, but I'd suggest using whey or casein powders, and avoid all pre mixed proteins
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    How about doing some raw eggs... they are the best natural protein anyway. I use one in my protein shake every post w/o. If I did not have whey, I would do more raw eggs. All protein is rated according to egg protein. It is much safer than people make it out to be, too. Safer than eating out, I would say! hehehe Also, have you looked into ordering whey online, you can get good deals that way...
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    How about doing some raw eggs... they are the best natural protein anyway. I use one in my protein shake every post w/o. If I did not have whey, I would do more raw eggs. All protein is rated according to egg protein. It is much safer than people make it out to be, too. Safer than eating out, I would say! hehehe Also, have you looked into ordering whey online, you can get good deals that way...
    how many eggs do u go in for a day(egg whites or whole egg)?
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    3 or 4 whole eggs, large. Grades are irrelevant. They only grade the shell thickness, it does not have anything to do wigh egg quality. I do use eggs that are organic, non-caged with high omega 3s because one brand or another is usually on sale.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    Does anyone have any idea about B Protin drink ?......... is it good as a protein supplement..........?

    in 30gms it provides about 12gm protein and 16gm carbohydrate and 1 gm fat

    the protein is a mixture of whey , soya and milk protein.........
    would like advice since i am looking for weight loss

    You're more than likely getting enough protein through your normal diet. Protein doesn't result in weight loss, reduce calories do. So you're barking up the wrong tree.
    I am trying to increase my protein so that my carb is within limit
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Does anyone have any idea about B Protin drink ?......... is it good as a protein supplement..........?

    in 30gms it provides about 12gm protein and 16gm carbohydrate and 1 gm fat

    the protein is a mixture of whey , soya and milk protein.........
    would like advice since i am looking for weight loss

    You're more than likely getting enough protein through your normal diet. Protein doesn't result in weight loss, reduce calories do. So you're barking up the wrong tree.
    I am trying to increase my protein so that my carb is within limit
    Then why would you choose a supplement that has more carbs than protein?
  • sweettoothfairy
    sweettoothfairy Posts: 212 Member
    Guys seriously!!!! She just asked a simple question. How difficult it is to answer in more refined language rather than bombarding with why this why not this.

    In india a normal whey protein tub amounts to 5000- 6000 indian rupees for 5lbs and 5000 calories is a monthly income for majority of indian working class. So most of them can not afford it.

    To OP, I hear ya, Being an Indian , I understand where you are coming from. Try buying EAS or ultimate nutrition from healthkart. They gv discount coupon every now and then plus its cheaper there. Both these are reasonable and lasts longer as compare to local brands , if you stick to one scoop Per day.
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    I would go with the eggs if I where you. If you eat a lot of fruit, you can mix them in fruit smoothies, or you can shoot them with some hot sauce. The texture is not great, but the taste is actually good. You get the protein without any added carbs. The yolks are full of great nutrients, so I wouldn't leave that part out!
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    The carb to protein is near 50:50, if wight loss is your goa,l I'd avoid eating carbs 2-4 hours post workout, and before bed if you sleep less then 7 hours. It's a good maintance and bulking recovery blend, but I'd suggest using whey or casein powders, and avoid all pre mixed proteins

    Why are you recommending avoidance of carbs PWO/nighttime?
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Does anyone have any idea about B Protin drink ?......... is it good as a protein supplement..........?

    in 30gms it provides about 12gm protein and 16gm carbohydrate and 1 gm fat

    the protein is a mixture of whey , soya and milk protein.........
    would like advice since i am looking for weight loss

    This is not a good protein supplement when you consider that it's more of a carb supplement.

    As far as weight loss goes, this is goverened by energy balance, not the structure of your protein shake.

    You will gain weight if you consume a chronic surplus of calories.
    You will lose weight if you are continually in a calorie deficit.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    OP, if you want to increase your protein, then you'll want to use a supplement that is mostly protein.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    i have noticed one thing ..... cheaper protein drinks contains loads of carbs along with protein..........
    how to reduce that carb content?
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    i have noticed one thing ..... cheaper protein drinks contains loads of carbs along with protein..........
    how to reduce that carb content?
    Buy protein drinks that don't have it. There's no way to remove/reduce the carb content from powdered mixes or pre-mixed shakes.

    [ETA:] I don't know that it has anything to do with the "cheaper" ones. The whey protein powder I've been using is one of the most inexpensive ones available in stores near me - around $15 for a 2-pound tub - and it contains 2g fat, 7g carbs and 26g protein per scoop. Another similarly priced one that I occasionally use contains 1.5g fat, 8g carbs and 30g protein per scoop.
  • sweettoothfairy
    sweettoothfairy Posts: 212 Member
    You cannpot reduce carbs from low end prtein shakes max what you can do, eat less carbs in ur diet as compensation (Based on ur daily macros).. If i take protein shake high in carbs i take after solid strength training workout and eat less of roti/chapati, one roti has about 50-70 cals with 11-13 gms of carbs...SO reduce carbs from roti and take protein else

    Buy good quality protein shake...

    Try these foods for increasing protein:

    Paneer
    Almonds/walnuts/peanuts/all kind of nuts
    Yogurt
    Soyabean granuels/ soyabean chunks/Nutri
    Sofit (soya milk easily available in India..use natural one)
    Regular milk
    Add soyabean flour to wheat flour to make rotis
    Also check out Allegro Soya isolate powder hardly 145 rupees for 100 gms.. 10 gms has about 8 gms of protein but 0 carbs.
    Tofu
    Egg whites
    Make besan chillas
    All dals/rajma(red kidney beans) /channa(chickpeas)/ kala channa (Bengal gram)

    These are all vegetarian options easily available in India.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    i am not able to meet my protein goal and often exceed my carbs .... so thought of going into this protein powder

    The powder you mentioned has more carbs than protein.... Looks like you'll still be over on your carbs.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    thanks everyone for the reply........