Looking for right Protein

Italia · 05-23-2009, 07:49 PM

I'm looking for a VERY good effective, High-Quality Protein shake.
I went to GNC and looked at a few of the products they were displaying and I've found a couple that seems to be good. Also what is the difference between GNC products and Wal-Mart brands? I mean I see some at Wal-Mart having HIGHER protein per serving than the ones at GNC. Are they all the same, just that GNC is name brand? Is it that GNC's products consists of a more complex form of protein? Also a another question, is No-Xplode a worthy product to purchase, does it really give you a great energy boost( Extra reps)

Quagmire911 · 05-23-2009, 07:51 PM

www.trueprotein.com

CaptainJ · 05-24-2009, 06:20 AM

Milk.

Drink two pints of it after your workout, and you'll get 30g of protein and a whole lot of fat and carbohydrates.

Going at only 40p per pint (15g of protein), it's cheaper than any protein shake you can buy

Alle_Gory · 05-24-2009, 08:03 AM

Eat meat.

Go to your deli and buy a rotisserie chicken.

EFFORT · 05-24-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainJ

Milk.

Drink two pints of it after your workout, and you'll get 30g of protein and a whole lot of fat and carbohydrates.

Going at only 40p per pint (15g of protein), it's cheaper than any protein shake you can buy

not everyone can digest milk

OP like quag said true protein is good, on, eas will also be fine. No need for the NO Explode.

djnc · 05-27-2009, 04:17 AM

Good article on different proteins

I prefer ON Pro Complex because its easy to mix and has a good amount of amino acids and such in it. I take ON Casein at night since it's digested slower.

Make sure you take some creatine before your workout, and then the protein as soon after as you can. If you throw casein in too, try to take it right before bed, and if you want to you can take it if you know there is a span of time you won't intake any protein.

As for the NO Explode, I have it now, and it does give me quite the energy boost. I believe that it is mainly due to the caffeine in it, but I'm not sure. I bought it because I needed another $20 on my order to get a free $20 shirt or something so I decided to throw that on there. I only use 1 scoop (it recommends 1-3 before working out) and I get enough of a boost, if you want to you, try it, it should give you some energy.

djnc · 05-27-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by EFFORT

not everyone can digest milk

OP like quag said true protein is good, on, eas will also be fine. No need for the NO Explode.

You can always throw in some soy milk if you can't digest milk. I usually have at least a gallon of Silk chocolate milk in my refrigerator.

TheBucketOfTruth · 05-27-2009, 05:17 AM

I've been using Isopure for a while now. I'll probably switch to Isopure Natural once this tub runs out.

http://www.naturesbest.com/Powders.2...7.17382.lasso#

tumescentliposuction · 05-29-2009, 08:01 AM

Hello...
Its OK if you are taking protein but i heard that excess of protein is also harmful for the health....

Smack · 05-29-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tumescentliposuction

Hello...
Its OK if you are taking protein but i heard that excess of protein is also harmful for the health....

Um, it's a bit more complicated than that. You're being extremely vague and not quantifying anything.

Source for that claim?

Luveno · 05-29-2009, 11:30 AM

If you're Canadian, you'll have President's Choice whey protein isolate available to you. If you mix the vanilla flavored whey with chocolate milk, it will taste phenomenal. It shakes and dissolves well, with no clumps or froth.

It's 27g protein per 30g scoop. It's also cheap as hell, averaging about 30 bucks for a kg of powder.

It's the best whey proten I've tried, bar none.

Alle_Gory · 05-29-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Luveno

If you're Canadian, you'll have President's Choice whey protein isolate available to you. If you mix the vanilla flavored whey with chocolate milk, it will taste phenomenal. It shakes and dissolves well, with no clumps or froth.

It's 27g protein per 30g scoop. It's also cheap as hell, averaging about 30 bucks for a kg of powder.

It's the best whey proten I've tried, bar none.

Superstore?? Or where do you get it?

Alle_Gory · 05-29-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tumescentliposuction

Hello...
Its OK if you are taking protein but i heard that excess of protein is also harmful for the health....

Yes. If you're stupid and eat an entire tub of whey in one sitting it can damage your kidneys, and other things too. People have done this.

Protein can also damage kidneys if you're diabetic or have kidney problems to begin with.

Cableguy · 05-29-2009, 04:23 PM

Myofusion chocolate is the shizznit.

Luveno · 05-29-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alle_Gory

Superstore?? Or where do you get it?

Yes, that's where I purchase it. I recommend it totally.

Connor99 · 06-05-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alle_Gory

Yes. If you're stupid and eat an entire tub of whey in one sitting it can damage your kidneys, and other things too. People have done this.

Protein can also damage kidneys if you're diabetic or have kidney problems to begin with.

Too much protein is bad for you

some people get carried away with all these shakes and powders

You really should be using this stuff if you miss a meal....not just slamming them back every day

get protein from FOOD

ChalengeGuyFan · 06-30-2009, 03:39 PM

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but I am mesmerized: how in the world can the average human eat 0.5 grams of protein for every pound they weigh, every day?
According to the articles you find of the Internet, most of the humans should be protein starved and maybe dead.

150 pounds -> 75g of protein
Where do you find so much protein every day?

Alle_Gory · 06-30-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChalengeGuyFan

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but I am mesmerized: how in the world can the average human eat 0.5 grams of protein for every pound they weigh, every day?
According to the articles you find of the Internet, most of the humans should be protein starved and maybe dead.

150 pounds -> 75g of protein
Where do you find so much protein every day?

My diet consists mostly of meat and veggies. And nuts. Protein doesn't just come from meat. And its suggested to eat 1.0g/lb of bodyweight.

S.Y.L · 07-01-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Connor99

Too much protein is bad for you

some people get carried away with all these shakes and powders

You really should be using this stuff if you miss a meal....not just slamming them back every day

get protein from FOOD

No it isn't.

Don't rely on JUST protein powder for your daily amount of protein, its better to get it from food. Protein shakes are a good way to get extra protein in if you havent had enough. Plus Whey goes directley to your muscles, so its good for after workouts.

Btw, I reccomend a 5LB tub of Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard whey. Strawberry tastes awesome, and its not too expensive. It will last you like 3-4 months too, its a huge container. It works out to be less than $10/lb

search1ng · 07-01-2009, 07:46 AM

Strawberry really that good? I always get double Choc ON 100% gold whey cause i'm too scared everything else will just taste like crap.

You know, too sweet, too chemically, etc, etc. There was this 'maxs' protein i tried once...Australia brand with some huge beast of a man drawn on it...it was cheap...and had lots of protein...almost made me throw up.