"Best" protein supplement?

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....

agreed and definitely " DONT TRY FANCY FLAVOR FIRST"....you will just be pissed off

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.

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.

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.

oh and BTW...at my heaviest, I was only 170-175 pounds..

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.

oh and BTW...at my heaviest, I was only 170-175 pounds..

lol you were over eating protein 400grams ed at 170-175lbs :laugh:

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.

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.

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Problems are in bold and also these do NOT show the stats and calories of those in the study.

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!