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Looking for a new whey protein powder?

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  • 19-03-2015 3:16pm
    #1
    mini homer
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭


    Have been using Olympus health 5kg protein for the last year or so but according to reviews its full of soy but it's very good value less than 50 euro for a tub.anyone know a better quality protein out there?heard myprotein and bulk powders are good anyone have any recommendations for good quality protein powder


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    MyProtein, Bulk Powders and The Protein Works are all good.

    Bulk Powders are doing a deal today and tomorrow only where you can get two 2.5kg bags for €50 with the promo code PER225.

    If the Olympus you were using was the All In One protein, it has 46.5g of protein per 100g. That's a poor return. And there are fewer servings than the three I mentioned which would be more servings per unit and would be ~ 80g protein per 100g.


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    Nino Brown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭Nino Brown


    I use Kinetica, it tastes good, and works well. It's not the cheapest but it's made in Ireland, so it's worth a small premium.


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    maximoose
    Registered Users Posts: 9,196 ✭✭✭maximoose


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Bulk Powders are doing a deal today and tomorrow only where you can get two 2.5kg bags for €50 with the promo code PER225.

    .

    Free delivery too :eek:

    Hard to beat that price.


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    mini homer
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭mini homer


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    MyProtein, Bulk Powders and The Protein Works are all good.

    Bulk Powders are doing a deal today and tomorrow only where you can get two 2.5kg bags for €50 with the promo code PER225.

    If the Olympus you were using was the All In One protein, it has 46.5g of protein per 100g. That's a poor return. And there are fewer servings than the three I mentioned which would be more servings per unit and would be ~ 80g protein per 100g.[/quoteMice


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    mini homer
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭mini homer


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    MyProtein, Bulk Powders and The Protein Works are all good.

    Bulk Powders are doing a deal today and tomorrow only where you can get two 2.5kg bags for €50 with the promo code PER225.

    If the Olympus you were using was the All In One protein, it has 46.5g of protein per 100g. That's a poor return. And there are fewer servings than the three I mentioned which would be more servings per unit and would be ~ 80g protein per 100g.

    Nice one veedersane I'll order that today


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    mini homer
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭mini homer


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    MyProtein, Bulk Powders and The Protein Works are all good.



    If the Olympus you were using was the All In One protein, it has 46.5g of protein per 100g. That's a poor return. And there are fewer servings than the three I mentioned which would be more servings per unit and would be ~ 80g protein per 100g.


    Yeah it was the all in one protein I got by the looks of it,it's very high in sugars and carbs.i put on an awful lot of weight from taking it which I find hard to loose.


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    And its píss poor as a source of protein for something which is marketing itself as a good source of protein


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    Cotts72
    Registered Users Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭Cotts72


    Been using syntha6 the last 2-3 months been happy enough with it! €45 for 2kg tub


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Been using syntha6 the last 2-3 months been happy enough with it! €45 for 2kg tub

    Seems a little lkight on protein though, I'd have said.


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    tommyboy26
    Registered Users Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    just started using this

    http://matadormuscle.com/pd_adrive5s.html

    mixes well tastes great not bad at 45 euro


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    #12
    maximoose
    Registered Users Posts: 9,196 ✭✭✭maximoose


    Arrived with DPD today.

    As a lover of all things banana I'm delighted their banana flavour kicks the crap out of MyProtein's.


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    Cotts72
    Registered Users Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭Cotts72


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Seems a little lkight on protein though, I'd have said.


    I'm open to alternatives! Been considering a change to mix things up


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    I'm open to alternatives! Been considering a change to mix things up

    A serving is 47.2g with 22g protein. That's just less than 47%.

    With like of MyProtein and Bulk Powders, you're getting 77-80% protein, less carbs and less sugar. And more servings per unit weight.

    Comparison works out along the lines of 21g protein per euro for Syntha-6 and 48g per euro from MyProtein.


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    Cotts72
    Registered Users Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭Cotts72


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    A serving is 47.2g with 22g protein. That's just less than 47%.

    With like of MyProtein and Bulk Powders, you're getting 77-80% protein, less carbs and less sugar. And more servings per unit weight.

    Comparison works out along the lines of 21g protein per euro for Syntha-6 and 48g per euro from MyProtein.

    Are bulk powders based in Ireland? Haven't tried them yet, how long is delivery?


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    mini homer
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭mini homer


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Are bulk powders based in Ireland? Haven't tried them yet, how long is delivery?

    Ordered mine last Thursday got an email Monday saying there're delayed because of high demand so I'll have it tomorrow:-)


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Are bulk powders based in Ireland? Haven't tried them yet, how long is delivery?

    They're not based in Ireland, afaik. I ordered Thursday, it arrived yesterday.


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    Cotts72
    Registered Users Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭Cotts72


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    They're not based in Ireland, afaik. I ordered Thursday, it arrived yesterday.

    Cool I'll give them a shot next week!


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    Dr_Colossus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Are bulk powders based in Ireland? Haven't tried them yet, how long is delivery?
    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    They're not based in Ireland, afaik. I ordered Thursday, it arrived yesterday.
    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Cool I'll give them a shot next week!

    If registering an account with BulkPowders use referral code:
    ATTVKB
    which will give you €5 off your first order greater than €15. Also they often have periodic sales so best to purchase any item during one of these sales, for instance they currently have 15% off everything for the next 4 days using discount code 1EVYR.


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    maximoose
    Registered Users Posts: 9,196 ✭✭✭maximoose


    You can also get 10% cashback on new account orders with Quidco


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