Supplements

willyg · 03-11-2010 10:33am

thehamo wrote: »

Hey, does anyone know where you can buy egg whites in Dublin? I know I could just buy eggs, but too much effort sepparating the yolk, plus I find it too hard to throw the yolk away!:P

A baker might help you, they only use whites in pavalovas and i also think there is a gadget you can buy to seperate the white from the yoke

Dubdude · 04-11-2010 10:11am

Nutrition X's Big Whey used to always come in a 6lb tub and now for some reason they have decided to change it to a 5lb tub, anyway I managed to pick up a 5lb tub of this for 42euro i thought it was good value.

Galway K9 · 05-11-2010 12:21am

Lookign for PEA, any one know where to get it in Ireland. cant find it in local health stores. Its short for PhenylEthyAmine (excuse spelling).

Diceicle · 07-11-2010 11:54am

Could someone recommend some brands of protein that represent good value for money. I've tried Maximuscle and found it grand if a little over-priced and I've tried Bulk Powders, which I found fine but couldn't drink it in anything other than a smoothie.
At the moment I'm looking at a few sites but am a little overwhelmed with choice. Am I putting too much consideration into this?

Also, what are peoples opinions on White Flood from Controlled Labs?

tommy57 · 07-11-2010 3:37pm

Diceicle wrote: »

Could someone recommend some brands of protein that represent good value for money. I've tried Maximuscle and found it grand if a little over-priced and I've tried Bulk Powders, which I found fine but couldn't drink it in anything other than a smoothie.
At the moment I'm looking at a few sites but am a little overwhelmed with choice. Am I putting too much consideration into this?

Also, what are peoples opinions on White Flood from Controlled Labs?

myprotein.co.uk s good for supplements that are good and cheap

Inspector Coptoor · 07-11-2010 4:29pm

Nutrition X is my supp of choice at the moment.
2 x 5pm tubs for 80 euro and a free shaker plus free delivery in Ireland.

Choc mint is savage tasting

ormondprop · 07-11-2010 5:44pm

i'm trying to keep my weight up for rugby so looking for a good shake for after training, matches and gym, thinking of something like cyclone except cheaper if any of ye know of anything, i was taking mega pump before gym sessions for creatine and a bit of a buzz but thats nearly gone now so was hoping to get an all in 1 supplement instead of taking my protein creatine and glutamine or whatever else that would help seperately, i dont really want to take anything thats full of carbs either as i will just start eating more porridge pasta and spuds for that, any help appreciated lads
ormondprop

Inspector Coptoor · 07-11-2010 5:52pm

ormondprop wrote: »

i'm trying to keep my weight up for rugby so looking for a good shake for after training, matches and gym, thinking of something like cyclone except cheaper if any of ye know of anything, i was taking mega pump before gym sessions for creatine and a bit of a buzz but thats nearly gone now so was hoping to get an all in 1 supplement instead of taking my protein creatine and glutamine or whatever else that would help seperately, i dont really want to take anything thats full of carbs either as i will just start eating more porridge pasta and spuds for that, any help appreciated lads
ormondprop

No need to buy something that contains both protein and creatine.
This kind of product (cyclone for example) costs a lot of money for what you're actually getting.

Just buy some whey protein in a big tub and some creatine mono in as big a tub as you can and take a scoop of protein and a scoop of creatine mono, put them in a shaker, add water, x 3/4 per day and Robert is your mother's brother

If you really want an all in one type supplement, you could do worse than this
http://www.nutritionx.ie/products/ultimate/

If you want a buzz before training, have a cup of coffee with 3/4 spoons of instant coffee.

This doesnt need to be complicated.
The simpler the better with supplements in my opinion

ormondprop · 07-11-2010 6:04pm

hate coffee so thats a no go, i found the mega pump very good and it had creatine so was handy but i'm getting too used to it now and not gettin much of a buzz, so goin to give it a break, what protein and creatine do you recommend and where to buy them for good value, have about 75 euro left on the credit card and its burning a serious hole in my pocket:D
anyone ever try myprotein hurricane xs

Inspector Coptoor · 07-11-2010 6:14pm

I would have said my protein in the past.
but now they have put their prices up Im all about Nutrition X

Whey - http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/protein/big-whey-protein

Creatine mono - http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/power-speed-endurance/creatine-monohydrate

Or the Nut X version of Hurricane XS http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/energy-endurance/x-plode-2

hope this helps

ormondprop · 07-11-2010 7:23pm

i like the look of this stuff, pretty much the same as cyclone except twice as much and cheaper,
http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/elite-supplements/ultimate
has anybody here used it before or how did they find it, or am i going to have to buy and find out later

Esse85 · 07-11-2010 7:24pm

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

I would have said my protein in the past.
but now they have put their prices up Im all about Nutrition X

Whey - http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/protein/big-whey-protein

Creatine mono - http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/power-speed-endurance/creatine-monohydrate

Or the Nut X version of Hurricane XS http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/energy-endurance/x-plode-2

hope this helps

That version of Nut X that you use to compare to Hurricane XS is complete rubbish. You should delete it.

Also what is the protein% of Nut X?

Inspector Coptoor · 07-11-2010 7:31pm

Esse85 wrote: »

That version of Nut X that you use to compare to Hurricane XS is complete rubbish. You should delete it.

I like it.

Esse85 wrote: »

Also what is the protein% of Nut X?

as for this question, it works out at 29.5g of protein per 40g scoop so thats 74% or so

Esse85 · 07-11-2010 7:36pm

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

I like it.

as for this question, it works out at 29.5g of protein per 40g scoop so thats 74% or so

But its not at all similar to Hurricane XS.Thats my point.

ormondprop · 07-11-2010 7:44pm

http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/elite-supplements/ultimate
this is similar to hurricane xs and maximuscle cyclone

Inspector Coptoor · 07-11-2010 7:44pm

Esse85 wrote: »

But its not at all similar to Hurricane XS.Thats my point.

The figure i gave there was for big whey not xplode II.

Here are the figures from the sites

Hurricane XS
Per 70g:
Energy: 901.8kJ
Energy: 219.3cal
Protein (as-is): 29.6g
Carbohydrates: 20.3g
Fat: 2.5g

Also provides per 70g:
HMB: 1.5g
Creapure®: 5g

29.6g in 70g serving is 42%

Xplode II
Info Per 100g Per 35g serving Energy 1360kj / 325kCal 408kj / 97.5kCal Protein 35.5g 10.6g Carbohydrates 45.8g 13.7g (of which sugars) 21.4g 6.4g Fat NIL NIL (of which saturates) NIL NIL Creatine Ethyl Ester 4285mg 1500mg Creatine Malate 4285mg 1500mg Arginine AKG 8570mg 3000mg Glutamine AKG 8570mg 3000mg Citrulline Malate 4285mg 1500mg
Protein content here works out as 35.5%
Xplode II also contains taurine and caffine.

I actually do take the point they arent completely comparable so apologies there

jasonf9ace · 07-11-2010 8:50pm

hate to bust your bubble but the big whey on nutrition x has 5g of carbs per serving and nearly 4.5g is sugar not a great protein to be honest and also the creatine is 27 euro for 500 grams where as bulk powders have a 1kg for 13 pounds and my protein do a kg for 18.49euro

Westwood · 09-11-2010 7:55pm

so wheres the cheapest 5kg vanilla whey in the country?

answers on a postcard.

SIX PACK · 10-11-2010 2:38am

I think this is 1 of the best Protein supplements on the market at present & i have tried my fair share.
http://www.discountsupplements.ie/protein-dymatize-elite-gourmet-p-131.html
Im on my 3rd tub of this & iv made serious gains... I dont want to be too big around 13.5 to 14stone is my ideal weight im there now so going easier on the last tub & eating more protein foods steak chicken etc

SIX PACK · 10-11-2010 2:45am

Im thinking of also trying a prework out energy supplement like this 1 iv heard its good stuff any advice :rolleyes:?

http://www.discountsupplements.ie/workout-energy-nutrex-hemo-rage-black-ultra-concentrate-1037-p-275.html

ormondprop · 10-11-2010 9:12pm

ormondprop wrote: »

http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/elite-supplements/ultimate

ended up ordereing this sunday and it arrived yesterday so +1 on delivery, took it after training lastnight, doesn't mix too well in a shaker and even looked a bit moist and lumpy in the tub, and not the tastiest stuff either but will have to wait and see how good it is

MaxPower89 · 11-11-2010 3:10pm

ormondprop wrote: »

ended up ordereing this sunday and it arrived yesterday so +1 on delivery, took it after training lastnight, doesn't mix too well in a shaker and even looked a bit moist and lumpy in the tub, and not the tastiest stuff either but will have to wait and see how good it is

I got this stuff aswell, and I find it digusting....Ill be mixing it up with something else to get rid of the taste.

itsallaboutheL · 11-11-2010 11:39pm

SIX PACK wrote: »

.. I dont want to be too big around 13.5 to 14stone is my ideal weight im there now so going easier on the last tub & eating more protein foods steak chicken etc

hmmm.

SIX PACK wrote: »

i don't want to eat too much protein so i'm eating more protein

ormondprop · 12-11-2010 12:13am

MaxPower89 wrote: »

I got this stuff aswell, and I find it digusting....Ill be mixing it up with something else to get rid of the taste.

ya kinda tastes like a watered down milkshake mixed with sawdust,
one of the lads had this stuff tonight http://completesupplements.ie/live/index.php?cPath=26&osCsid=4f1b9e59a20949c00eee89ef9aac32a3 at training in chocolate mint flavour and it was lovely and i'm not usually a fan of chocolate flavour stuff

jade24 · 12-11-2010 12:01pm

hi,

has anyone used Gaspari Superpump 250, just looking for any opinions before i buy, also looking for cheapest place to get it. my local place is a rip off for gaspari

thanks

jade

john_cappa · 12-11-2010 4:10pm

jade24 wrote: »

hi,

has anyone used Gaspari Superpump 250, just looking for any opinions before i buy, also looking for cheapest place to get it. my local place is a rip off for gaspari

thanks

jade

How much is your local place?

Muscle fin do it for 28 quid (GBP) on tuesdays + postage of 5 quid. You can get up to 30 kg worth of stuff delivered for this though

itsallaboutheL · 12-11-2010 4:51pm

I would just like to say that discountsupplements are a ****ing disgrace.

2 weeks and still no sign of my order?

Diceicle · 12-11-2010 9:58pm

Could someone please tell me the difference between Nut X Pro Matrix and Nut X Pro X Elite..............

I was thinking of trying the Matrix as some here seem to recommend it but I can pick up the elite as part of a bundle.

Can anyone clear this for me?

brianblaze · 13-11-2010 2:01am

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I would just like to say that discountsupplements are a ****ing disgrace.

2 weeks and still no sign of my order?

I've never had more than a 2 day wait on delivery from them, I'd be all over them like a rash about this.

Esse85 · 13-11-2010 11:31am

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I would just like to say that discountsupplements are a ****ing disgrace.

2 weeks and still no sign of my order?

Their a disgrace, I was waiting 3 weeks last month. I sent numerous emails after 2 weeks to cancel the order and refund me, they ignored my emails, customer service is awful too. My Dad signed for the package while I was out, if I had of been there, I wouldnt of signed for it. In fairness they used be very good, but I will never use them or recommend them again now.

wersal gummage · 13-11-2010 12:52pm

got some whey protein from bulkpowders. when i mix it the whole shaker just turns to foam with just a drop of drinkable stuff at the very bottom. i've never had this problem with any other protein shake before. i let it sit for ages but its still the same, get a little bit more out of the bottom of it. terrible stuff. anyone have this problem and what do you do to get around it ??? (blenders are no good because i dont have one and, if i do get one, i dont plan on carrying it around with me all day for when i have my shakes....).

itsallaboutheL · 13-11-2010 10:10pm

Esse85 wrote: »

Their a disgrace, I was waiting 3 weeks last month. I sent numerous emails after 2 weeks to cancel the order and refund me, they ignored my emails, customer service is awful too. My Dad signed for the package while I was out, if I had of been there, I wouldnt of signed for it. In fairness they used be very good, but I will never use them or recommend them again now.

What's the point in not signing for it?

Should have just stayed with myprotein, i emailed them thursday and no reply.

Gym Guy · 14-11-2010 10:41am

Hi,

Cant decide which brand is better for Fitness supplements USN or MaxiMuscle any one any opinions? any advice would be appericated,
Thanks,

Gym Guy · 14-11-2010 10:53am

Hi,

Cant decide which brand is better for Fitness supplements USN or MaxiMuscle, any one any advice would be appericated,
Thanks,

danlen · 14-11-2010 12:17pm

tbh every company will be pretty much equal in the quality of the main supplements like whey protein and creatine.

Creatine monohydrate is creatine monohydrate no matter what bag it comes in, and imo you shouldn't buy from a company solely on their how 'big' the company is (i.e. how much marketing power they have!).

While similarily whey protein is pretty much the same story, there can be slight differences between products such as the carb content. Some have more carbs (which usually means a better taste), so just have a look at the nutritional info for each product and choose your own preference.

All in all, i think you should choose by price per weight, rather than by product name.

Guys on here will suggest good sites for buying good supplements for cheap. I have used www.bulkpowders.co.uk recently and found them good. Previouly I have used www.myprotein.co.uk and found them excellent (but this is opening a whole other can of worms right now!)

SpookyBastard · 14-11-2010 4:30pm

Gym Guy wrote: »

Hi,

Cant decide which brand is better for Fitness supplements USN or MaxiMuscle, any one any advice would be appericated,
Thanks,

As has been said GymGuy, the basic supplements are pretty much the same. In many cases their whey is sourced from the same place etc. You can look at ordering in from the UK (bulkpowders or myprotein - who have an irish store now too) or from one of the many irish online stores. Mostly, find a price that suits you and find the products in that range. Try a couple as taste can vary and you're gonna be drinking a lot of the stuff so taste sorta matters

If your just starting out with supplements than maybe stick to the main two for the moment (protein and creatine mono). Maximuscle products can be a bit over priced really and you don't need to spend that much. Consider irish online stores rather than shopping in the actual physical shops, as you'll often save 15-20% off the cost. I personally use ON Whey but it's mostly a taste thing. You can get cheaper but I save 20% by buying it from Nutrition Connection's online store. They often have deals and offers too... I got a free tub of creatine mono on my last order so I got €140 euro's (shop price) worth of stuff for €93.

So yeah, check out the uk as an option and these irish online stores. See what price looks right and there you go. Whey is whey so don't worry about different brands too much.

http://www.sportsnutritionireland.ie
http://www.nutritionconnection.ie/
http://www.fitnessireland.ie/
http://www.nutritionx.ie/
http://www.universalnutrition.ie/

Esse85 · 14-11-2010 5:08pm

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

What's the point in not signing for it?

Should have just stayed with myprotein, i emailed them thursday and no reply.

If it doesnt get signed for, it will eventually get sent back to the original company.

That is why.

jade24 · 14-11-2010 10:31pm

john_cappa wrote: »

How much is your local place?

Muscle fin do it for 28 quid (GBP) on tuesdays + postage of 5 quid. You can get up to 30 kg worth of stuff delivered for this though

Not sure how much the superpump is or but the myofusion is €13 dearer than other places ive seen it

billyhead · 15-11-2010 11:01am

Hi,

I have purchased items form My protein in the uk on one previous occasion before but when I try to get itsm this time around when checking out it states that the delivery number is not the same as the one on my credit card or someothing along them lines. What do you use? I am getting browned off trying to different postal code numbers etc.

danlen wrote: »

tbh every company will be pretty much equal in the quality of the main supplements like whey protein and creatine.

Creatine monohydrate is creatine monohydrate no matter what bag it comes in, and imo you shouldn't buy from a company solely on their how 'big' the company is (i.e. how much marketing power they have!).

While similarily whey protein is pretty much the same story, there can be slight differences between products such as the carb content. Some have more carbs (which usually means a better taste), so just have a look at the nutritional info for each product and choose your own preference.

All in all, i think you should choose by price per weight, rather than by product name.

Guys on here will suggest good sites for buying good supplements for cheap. I have used www.bulkpowders.co.uk recently and found them good. Previouly I have used www.myprotein.co.uk and found them excellent (but this is opening a whole other can of worms right now!)

john_cappa · 15-11-2010 12:33pm

jade24 wrote: »

Not sure how much the superpump is or but the myofusion is €13 dearer than other places ive seen it

Find that hard to believe to be honest, dont think the margins are there ti sell it that cheap. Muscle finesse are selling it for 35 GBP or 41 euro! Where can you get this for 28 quid? provide links!

(you can also get 10% of muscle finesse making the price only 37 euros)

jade24 · 15-11-2010 1:49pm

john_cappa wrote: »

Find that hard to believe to be honest, dont think the margins are there ti sell it that cheap. Muscle finesse are selling it for 35 GBP or 41 euro! Where can you get this for 28 quid? provide links!

(you can also get 10% of muscle finesse making the price only 37 euros)

I dont have a link but the supplement shop in newbridge (cant remember the name charge €50 for myofusion, like you i have seen it on offer for under €40 so that is a bit of a difference its the dearest place ive seen it

john_cappa · 15-11-2010 2:24pm

jade24 wrote: »

I dont have a link but the supplement shop in newbridge (cant remember the name charge €50 for myofusion, like you i have seen it on offer for under €40 so that is a bit of a difference its the dearest place ive seen it

Apologies! I thought you were saying you have seen somewhere selling myofusion 13 euro cheaper than Muscle finesse which would be super cheap lol!

Muscle finesse are usually the cheapest for branded supps.

billyhead · 15-11-2010 4:10pm

Can anyone suggest a cheap protein deal online? No rush on delivery times either so Uk site suggestions will do

jade24 · 15-11-2010 10:14pm

john_cappa wrote: »

Apologies! I thought you were saying you have seen somewhere selling myofusion 13 euro cheaper than Muscle finesse which would be super cheap lol!

Muscle finesse are usually the cheapest for branded supps.

great thanks, ive never heard of them il defo check them out

brian plank · 15-11-2010 11:45pm

has anyone here bought from HP Nutrition before. they seem to be fairly cheap so is there any reason to avoid or are they genuine?

Galway K9 · 16-11-2010 12:12am

PHD whey protein / synergy 3 in 1 any opinions?? recommendations?

Mellor · 16-11-2010 3:43am

Esse85 wrote: »

If it doesnt get signed for, it will eventually get sent back to the original company.

That is why.

Which achieves what exactly?

Apart from you not getting a product you obviously wanted. And having to wait even longer to get it

billyhead · 16-11-2010 3:40pm

brian plank wrote: »

has anyone here bought from HP Nutrition before. they seem to be fairly cheap so is there any reason to avoid or are they genuine?

Lads,

I was going to order items from these aswell. Before I do can I echo wahat Brian is asking. What are they like if you used them before? Are they reliable

Esse85 · 17-11-2010 1:14am

Mellor wrote: »

Which achieves what exactly?

Apart from you not getting a product you obviously wanted. And having to wait even longer to get it

You will get a refund and you can take your business elsewhere to a company that wont try and fcuk around with you.

Rycn · 17-11-2010 1:31am

Esse85 wrote: »

You will get a refund and you can take your business elsewhere to a company that wont try and fcuk around with you.

It was clearly a once off accident or mix-up of some sort, they hardly chose you out of all of their huge number of customers to "fcuk around with".

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