What protein powder do you use?

SonicaBE · September 2012

Beverly international ultimate muscle protein. I have been using it for the past 4 yrs... Hooked! Tastes like a mc Donald's milk shake. The vanilla and chioco are good. Don't rec the cookies and cream.

eduardoschoen · September 2012

I use two different ones, each mixed with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk by Blue Diamond.

1) Lifetime Fitness - Vanilla Whey
2) Click Vanilla Latte (espresso already mixed in it - high on carbs though).

Good luck finding one you like and in meeting your goals.

WendyTerry420 · September 2012

I use Nutiva hemp protein powder. No whey for me. :smokin:

amberecochran · September 2012

I also use gnc pro preformance 100% whey protein powder. It is 120 calories and 20 g of protein. I mix one scoop in the blender with 1 cup light almond milk (40 cal), 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional 130 cal), and whatever frozen or fresh fruit I want. If I use frozen fruit, it makes it more like a milk shake. Love love love this! Alos, I found it on clearance and an additional bogo 1/2 off. So instead of paying $84 for two canisters, I only payed $26. Awesome! Oh, and let me just say that I am a woman who is trying to lose weight and tone. Since I began using this three days ago along with my workout, I haven't felt sluggish, tired, or beat up. I have also lost 2lbs in those three days. (results may vary :P)

Sarah0866 · September 2012

Myofusion and my gym's brand, Xsport Fitness Protein...love both of those

Matt_Wild · September 2012

Oh my God! Thank you for the info!
I am more confused now. How to trust food/drink labels? It's really impossible.

Oh really? They still sell it in the USA, I think. I wouldnt be surprised if they sold a discontinued product in my country but it is still on the market in the USA, I think. Are you sure?

Well im sure supplement shops still have tons of the stuff to get rid off, they aren't going to bin it.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0Ag9uT-E4EIL7dFZPZnR0WVZybGtFWnRKNzdKNm9XOVE&toomany=true#gid=0

Optimum nutrition came out top.

Hi - test of the above was shown to be bunk - see http://www.gasparinutrition.com/news/viewnews.aspx?id=276

The testing methods of the person were less than professional!

Tat2dDom0105 · September 2012

Optimum Nutrition Gold Whey Standard Double Rich Chocolate w/ 2 cups of skim milk added.

JustJennie1 · September 2012

I get my vitamins through Life Extensions. I get my protein through them as well. It's the vanilla and it's not bad. 2 scoops is the serving size and there's 22g's of protein.

MzzAshley · September 2012

I love the RTD Premier Protein in chocolate, 30g of protein, 160 calories, 5g of carbs, 3g dietary fiber and 1g of sugar

downinaggieland98 · September 2012

Optimum Nutrition Natural Whey - Chocolate - contains no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.

gust1247 · September 2012

I use syntrax vanilla bean whey protein. It is a pure isolate, which is what you may want to use after working out. Try to stay away from partly or completely concentrated whey protein if you are looking for something to take right after lifting. Also, if you are concerned at all about toxicity levels in protein powders, you may want to do some research online. Various amounts of cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic can be found in many products.

ladytinkerbell99 · November 2012

Everyone here wants to know where you live and that's for good reason - not all brands are available everywhere.

Having said that - there are other issues - are you looking for whey protein as a meal supplement or as a muscle building item?

For muscle building reasearch has shown that you need to take in your protein within an hour of resistance training to stimulate ATP production and MPS (muscle protein synthesis). While there is a linear relationship between the amount of protein taken in and the increase in muscle protein synthesis - this only holds up to about 20 grams of protein when the curve rapidly levels out. Bottom line - for big muscled people to lean no muscle people the difference has been estimated to be 20 grams plus/minus 5 grams. (Max 25 grams) needed.

If you want it for a meal supplement - and your kidney function is normal - you can take in more. Normal protein for the day for people not exercising a lot or lifting weights is 1.0 grams per kilo. It goes up some depending on the type of exercise.

Other recommendations:
Low Calorie
Low Sugar
Low Saturated Fat
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Carbs - depends on whether you are using this as a meal replacement or muscle building. You'll likely have to add a few carbs in if resistance training to stimulate glycogen synthesis and provide the energy for muscle building.

There are 3 main types of whey protein supplements - Whey Compounds (least filtered - most contaminated), Whey Isolates (usually free of lactose, fat, and contaminants - some good some bad), and Whey Hydrozylates (fast acting - most filtered).

Isolates will be a bit more expensive but free of things like cholesterol.

500 ml of fat free milk (a little over two 8 ounce glasses) provide the additional benefit of CLA which has been linked to decreases in FM (Fat Mass) in women. There is some discussion over which isomer of CLA is the best. In case your wondering a lot of the studies on muscle building were done on ingestion of 500 ml of Fat free milk and it so happens that this amount contains - on average 20 grams of protein. Sometimes experiments and studies have sound reason behind their design. Go figure.

^ Thanks. I always wondered about this. :flowerforyou:

Skinny_Beans · November 2012

Nature's Way "metabolic reset", chocolate. It is DELICIOUS, and has a good amount of fiber, and no sugar. I mix it with almond milk.

pkarim · November 2012

Personally I do not use whey protein at all because of the method that the protein is extracted, it leaves a lot of heavy metals in the protein that we end up consuming.
I use Vitol egg white protein it is all natural and sweetened with stevia and has bee pollen added to increase energy naturally. I love it and it is not as expensive as Jay Robb egg white protein. It is around $27 a bottle and lasts me around 2 months. You can go to lucky vitamin.com for it

shinkalork · November 2012

I've tried many...

I sometime use Bio-X Power Casein - Chocolate for nights but taste terrible...Can't stand it.

Weider Max recovery chocolate whey is very good...Taste good too and high 30g protein.

one of my favorite is by 4everFit...It's fruit blast CranRazz. 1g carbs, 24g whey protein, 100 cal.... Taste like a smoothie.
Just need water (milk's fine but taste super with water)... It's fruity and different.

I have a blog for the supplements I use and that I've used before too..
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/shinkalork/view/basic-review-of-the-supplements-that-i-take-or-that-i-took-before-440592

tripod271 · November 2012

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Anadrol2902 · November 2012

I use Body Fortress - Super Advance Whey Isolate it has worked well for me
I only use the whey isolate
for a good milk based protein I use to use a metrx RTD

Dlacenere · November 2012

For baking I use Sunwarrior rice protein and otherwise I use gnc refeed vanilla milkshake casein at night and About Time birthday cake whey isolate

Junglejoyce · November 2012

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WendyTerry420 · November 2012

Allow me to be different! I know everyone like their whey protein, but I always buy Nutiva hemp protein powder. I get plenty of whey in my diet, whereas hemp protein has all the essential fatty acids that I don't always get in my diet. Also, hemp protein is easier to use because it doesn't have added flavors, so you can use it in anything. Also, whey protein is more processed than hemp protein. The hemp protein powder is simply cold-compressed seeds and nothing else.