Quality Protein Powder

Dudes TRUTEIN
 
I tried several flavors of Trutein and thought it was just okay. I would like to try that special edition shamrock shake that they made.
 
Regarding quality, taste, types of different protein powders, and numerous combo/blend possibilities, this type of discussion will always be a loaded question and lead to much debate. Taste is obviously subjective and varies depending on the individual. Protein type and blend preferences will ultimately be dictated by budget, dietary habits, body chemistry of the individual. As for quality powders, I believe each type of protein powder has it pros and cons. Also as many of us are aware, there are financial interests and agendas at stake here so some opinions might be and probably are biased so one really needs to do there own due diligence.

The key take away here is that discriminating consumers such as those of us who choose follow a "bodybuilding/fitness" lifestyle need to really learn how to read nutrition labels in order to to be able to distinguish between quality products vs. "snake oil" products. And more importantly, the majority of us probably already have our diets in check and eat well balance diets based on our own individual needs. As such, protein powder is ultimately a supplement and should be though of as such.
 
I received a sample of ON's 100% in the mail (mentioned it in the first post of this thread) and the profile looked very quality and clean:

"Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Fructose, Lecithin, Natural Flavor"
 
DCbuilder said:
I received a sample of ON's 100% in the mail (mentioned it in the first post of this thread) and the profile looked very quality and clean:

"Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Fructose, Lecithin, Natural Flavor"
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ON is legit, I like the flavor of their protein, but a little too spendy for me personally. There are other brands out there just as good if not better along with better flavor :).
 
bossman523 said:
$55-60 for a tub of protein is pretty ridiculous
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It's 2013. Whey prices are inflating


That's why so many companies are trying to use sources with less beneficial amino acid profiles...they are cheaper
 
Powercage said:
It's 2013. Whey prices are inflating


That's why so many companies are trying to use sources with less beneficial amino acid profiles
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I remember a few years back you could get a 5lb tub of a quality protein for $30
 
USPlabsRep said:
its a great option, you get whey and casein but you would need about 20-24 ounces for 24 grams of protein and if you can tolerate the big lactose load.
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you could just split it into two servings. maybe one post-workout and one with your next meal. i try to eat about an hour later.
 
mr.cooper69 said:
Or you could just have a scoop of protein, which is cheaper than a bottle of chocolate milk
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Sadly not in my case. a 3 litre bottle of choc milk is ~$4.00 whereas two scoops of protein is >$4.00.. its a sad sad life.
 
Jiigzz said:
Sadly not in my case. a 3 litre bottle of choc milk is ~$4.00 whereas two scoops of protein is >$4.00.. its a sad sad life.
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And not when the grocery store has gallons on sale for $1.57 lol!
 
On Truteins website you can get Chocolate covered banana in 5lb tub for $49. Says it's a limited run. Ordered a tub. Was hoping they had the Chocolate dipped Strawberry but they were out. Trutein is one of the better protein powders, at least I think so.
 
Thanks for the info on choc pb. I was going to try it next. Think I'll wait. Hoping the chocolate dipped bananas is ok. I really like their vanilla.
 
I'll let you know what I think when the chocolate banana gets here. I tried Ultimate Flurry chocolate and their banana and didn't care for them even when I mixed them. I'm loving both chocolate and vanilla from USPlabs. Both taste great with cold water or milk.
 
USPlabsRep said:
its scientific fact that the combination of protein (fast and slow) is superior to whey or casein alone, that is not debatable.
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can we really say this with such certainty?

i happen to agree with you, but im yet to see a well controlled long term study comparing whey alone vs whey and casein.

im not talking about mps rates or nitrogen balance as an indicator. but actual lbm difference s over the medium to long term.
 
i dont thinks its a simple as saying b/c casein has sow release profile it will mitigate mpb

we have seen that constant infusion of aa is not beneficial for muscle growth.

protein desensitisation / refractory is a very real phenomenon
 
LMR01 said:
can we really say this with such certainty?

i happen to agree with you, but im yet to see a well controlled long term study comparing whey alone vs whey and casein.

im not talking about mps rates or nitrogen balance as an indicator. but actual lbm difference s over the medium to long term.
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What do you consider long term?
 
Quality Proten Powder

Dirty Dan said:
Yeah I won't be ordering it again. I tried Cinnabun which is absolutely amazing. I have not tried Vanilla yet and I really want to try the chocolate dipped bananas.
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Choc dipped banana is fantastic but I got my container around
Christmas time when it was a discontinued flavor but I just posted a detailed review on it on another forum and the rep
said they are going to be making a limited batch again. The container that I have you really taste the banana over the choc
but I read a review written by someone a few days ago and he said the choc over powered the banana so that must be
the new batch. I am definitely looking forward to trying other flavors like Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon Bun, Jamocha and
Peach Mango.
 
turff49 said:
I'll let you know what I think when the chocolate banana gets here. I tried Ultimate Flurry chocolate and their banana and didn't care for them even when I mixed them. I'm loving both chocolate and vanilla from USPlabs. Both taste great with cold water or milk.
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I got the Chocolate Dipped Banana in and tried it with both water and skim milk. I really like the taste both ways. It is more chocolate flavored with just a bit of banana flavor. Much better than the other banana flavored I've tried. Ultimate Flurry Banana tasted like dirty feet with a bad after taste. The Trutein taste just right. Almost a malty chocolate with just enough banana flavor to know its there.
 
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