What protein powder is best??

[akuma]

Originally Posted by ghoniba

Is anyone concerned with the ingredients in these protein powders? I see the use of artificial sweetners which appear to be fairly toxic. Any thoughts on that?

Not trying to promote anything here, but read an article on these powders that are all natural: http://jayrobb.com/wheyprotpowv2.html

They use Stevia as a sweetner.

Glenn

That looks like a good protein but $108.20 is ridiculous for 6lbs.If artificial sweetners are a concern just go with a natural non flavored protein.You can get 15lbs of 91% pure isolate for $96.97,5lbs $39.97.

[Barry]

Originally Posted by Jakanden

I personally love Optimum Nutrition. I get a 5lb tub for $25 (US) at my local gym.

You can also try the flavorless Whey protein from All the whey, it is a good price and a good product. It is what I would be getting if i didnt get such a damn good deal on optimum nutrition heh.

Dude...that is still $5 a lb. I got Allthewhey for $3.50 a lb shipped.

[nate]

You do realise that post was more than 2 years ago...

[Barry]

Originally Posted by nate

You do realise that post was more than 2 years ago...

Yeah.. ...I saw that after I posted

[TeenBB]

I use No supplements as i havent got a clue about what they do except give you extra protien and vitamins

[threenorns]

that's exactly what they do.

let's say, for example, that you need to eat 300 grams of protein. that's a LOT of protein. many ppl simply can't manage that because it's too much food or because of work schedules or whatever, so they use protein shakes instead. also, protein shakes are better pre- and post-workout because the protein is in a form that's easily and rapidly assimilated, as opposed to having to chew and digest food.

if you're on a timed carb diet, you may not be eating enough fruits, vegetables, grains, etc, to meet your nutritional needs, so vitamin and mineral supplements come in handy here.

[DarkLord]

I use Reflex's instant mass or instant mash as I jokingly call it. I did once take a Prolab mass gainer but forgot what it's call as it was a long time ago. I was just wondering if Prolab has improved since?

[SoulDoubt]

I've tried protein shakes but I was recently told taking it with milk after a workout is a bad idea...i've tried it with water and it is tough to handle that way....any recommendations for post workout? Not sure why milk is bad except somewhere on this website i read it slows down the path that protein gets to your muscles?

[.V.]

So milk may not be the most efficient way to get all the protein to the muscles as quickly as possible. Neither is a piece of chicken since it has to be digested. So what, as long as you get protien in it will get there at some point. The reason whey with water or juice is the current reccomendation is because whey is faster absorbing. Milk has whey and casein protiens - casein is slower absorbing. Fat in the milk slows digestion a bit - unless you use skim milk. If milk is the only way to get it down - then use milk.

Plenty of bodybuilders, powerlifters, strongmen - anybody who picks up heavy things - have done well over the years drinking gallons of milk every day.

[cursor]

A typical post-workout meal for me these days doesn't involve milk, but there are plenty of things that can be done to create marvelously pleasing flavors. You don't have to settle for something that requires holding your nose.

[SoulDoubt]

Originally Posted by cursor

A typical post-workout meal for me these days doesn't involve milk, but there are plenty of things that can be done to create marvelously pleasing flavors. You don't have to settle for something that requires holding your nose.

Do you have a link to these marvelously pleasing flavors?

[abear]

if you want to do milk, do milk. saying milk is too slow is inaccurate. speed of absorption after training is a non-issue. as said, tons of ppl do milk and they are still making progress

[cursor]

We buy AlltheWhey.com isolate, vanilla (25 grams of protein per 28.4 gram scoop). Mixing however much your body needs with measured components like banana, peach, cherries, strawberries, etc. will create some tasty solutions. Personally, I add 1/3 cup of both 1) low-fat cottage cheese and 2) low-fat organic yogurt. In each serving I also add two tablespoons of flax seed meal. A typical post workout shake might look like this:

0.33 	cup	cottage cheese (low-fat)
0.33 	cup	yogurt – plain, non-fat
4.00 	oz	strawberries, frozen
1.00 	scoop	optimum whey protein
4.20 	oz	banana
2.00 	tbsp	flax seed meal
40 grams protein, 44 grams carb, 12 grams fat = 443 calories

Beat the hell of it in the blender, then suck it down. Mmmm...

[Maxgain]

Originally Posted by abear

if you want to do milk, do milk. saying milk is too slow is inaccurate. speed of absorption after training is a non-issue. as said, tons of ppl do milk and they are still making progress

Of course they ll still make progress but is it as optimal as iyt could be by taking whey staright away and a slower protein 45-1hr later

[abear]

Originally Posted by Maxgain

Of course they ll still make progress but is it as optimal as iyt could be by taking whey staright away and a slower protein 45-1hr later

according to research, it might be even better. refer to the demling police officer studies to begin with. there are others