whey protein - where to buy

rocky

Hi,

I found these 2 links for ON whey protein:
Classic Whey 5 lbs
http://www.fitnessireland.ie/product_info.php?products_id=438

and
100% Gold Standard Whey
http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/store/sports-supplements/protein/optimum-nutrition-100%25-gold-standard-whey---2.27kg-tub-chocolate.asp

the second one seems a bit better, any opinions on the differences, if there are any, or experiences with these 2 sites? Can you get protein cheaper elsewhere?

There used to be a sticky with 'Vitamins and Supplements', but it's gone now for some reason.

Degsy

Try this site,by far the cheapest

www.bulkpowders.co.uk

Degsy

This is a good product and its cheap too.
http://www.fitnessireland.ie/product_info.php?products_id=448

justsomebloke

Well I am going to go with the support our own boardsies campaign,

So Jon (http://www.pronutrition.ie/) have 2 6lb tubs of prox for €90 with free delivery

Mickk (supplement store on camden street ) sells EAS for around €50-55 (i think but phone number is in stickies if you want to confirm), and you can pick it up today

Easygainer (pm him) sells ON, can't remember price but as far as I know it is cheaper then those links,

So support you own, it also helps that they are also really good value aswell

Kinetic^

EAS is €45 in Mickk's shop.

MMM

jsb wrote:

Well I am going to go with the support our own boardsies campaign,

So Jon (http://www.pronutrition.ie/) have 2 6lb tubs of prox for €90 with free delivery

I can't see this offer on the site can you post a URL?
Cheers

rocky

MMM wrote:

I can't see this offer on the site can you post a URL?
Cheers

http://www.pronutrition.ie/offers.php?action=offer&id=2

justsomebloke

http://www.pronutrition.ie/offers.php?action=offer&id=2

the special offer is on the main page oh and apparently this month you get a free shaker with every nutrition X product aswell so it's an even better deal

Dr4gul4

Damn good value from pronutrition

rocky

what flavors are in the promotion? Are they 2 x 6 lbs tubs, I can't seem to find this info on the site.

justsomebloke

you can pick any of the flavours (that big whey comes in), basically when you are paying for your purchase there is a comments box in which you just stick in the flavours you want

Degsy

I ordered from pro-nutriotion and got my stuff the next day..an excellent service!

Sleepy

Don't mean to thread hijack but I've a bit of a n00b question here: is there any major advantage to taking a protein shake like Big Whey over simply eating an 80gm tin of tuna?

Big Whey ProX Per 30g Serving has:

Energy: 118kCal
Protein: 22.88g
Carbohydrates: 1.68g
(of which sugars): 0.89g
Fat: 1.64g
(of which saturates): 0.55g
Fibre: 0g
Sodium: 0.0489mcg

While an 80gm tin of Tuna has:
Energy: 93kCal
Protein 20.4g
Carbohydrates: 0g
(of which sugars): 0g
Fat: 0.7g
(of which saturates): 0.2g
Fibre: 0g
Sodium: 270mg
Calcium: 8.8 mg
Potassium: 189.6 mg

(link: http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-fish-canned-packaged-tuna-light-in-water-drained-solids_f-Y2lkPTQwNzAwJmJpZD0xJmZpZD03MDc3MSZlaWQ9MTI3NzA5MDc3JnBvcz00JnBhcj0ma2V5PXR1bmE.html)

From what I can see the Tuna has about 2g less protein in it and a much higher Sodium level but it's lower in calories and fat while also giving calcium and potassium.

I know this question's rather subjective depending on the rest of one's diet and training goals but for the average person looking to lose adipose and gain muscle aren't the two pretty equivalent? Maybe it's just a n00bs reticence to start ingesting powders and supplements rather than whole foods but to my mind the tuna seems the more 'natural' of the two?

yomchi

Hi guys,
Rocky, if you've any probs ordering on the site give us a ring here in the shop 018308673. We're running a NutritionX month this month and the special offers are there under the red writing on the homepage. When you order there is a comment box just add in what flavours you would like. Actually we just received some orders for Big Whey so it might be yourself!

Sleepy,
In relation to Tuna Vs Whey. Tuna of all the whole foods has probably one the worst (or maybe lowest is a better word)Amino Acid profile when it comes to building muscle. Whey is naturally high in Valine, Lucine and Isolucine which are the amino's used for building and repairing muscle (also known as BCAA's) as well has having the highest BV of all protein foods.
So when comparing protein foods its best to compare the Amino Acid profile rather than just the quantity of protein available.
Hope this helps some.
I know Trollybus is lurking so maybe he could add to the info here too!

Jon

MMM

that order may have been me Jon,
Just running out of my supply, i usually just buy my nutrition x stuff from the health shop in limerick, but this thread came just at the right time.
Great price and a free shaker bottle to boot, much better value and less hassle than going to the the health shop
cheers

Sleepy

Thanks for that Jon. There's so much to learn!

yomchi

Glad to help guys!

Beelzebub

Tuna and mercury levels:

http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/tuna.asp

rocky

Jon wrote:

Hi guys,
Rocky, if you've any probs ordering on the site give us a ring here in the shop 018308673. We're running a NutritionX month this month and the special offers are there under the red writing on the homepage. When you order there is a comment box just add in what flavours you would like. Actually we just received some orders for Big Whey so it might be yourself!

Jon

Hi Jon,

Yeah I ordered and specified the 2 flavors in the paypal 'comments to vendor' box. Hope that's ok

Thanks.

yomchi

no prob Rocky, got it sorted!

brianthebard

jsb wrote:

http://www.pronutrition.ie/offers.php?action=offer&id=2

the special offer is on the main page oh and apparently this month you get a free shaker with every nutrition X product aswell so it's an even better deal

Yeah I didn't know that so I went and ordered one from stupid tony quinn...I'm selling that shaker to my friend so its ok.

justsomebloke

brianthebard wrote:

Yeah I didn't know that so I went and ordered one from stupid tony quinn...I'm selling that shaker to my friend so its ok.

so you think it is ok to con your friends then:D I feel a PI thread coming on

brianthebard

Roffles I know TQ is bad, but surely he can get a decent shaker on the market??

Shrimp

Try the supplement store on Camden Street.

Chucky the tree

Jon wrote:

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Sleepy,
In relation to Tuna Vs Whey. Tuna of all the whole foods has probably one the worst (or maybe lowest is a better word)Amino Acid profile when it comes to building muscle. Whey is naturally high in Valine, Lucine and Isolucine which are the amino's used for building and repairing muscle (also known as BCAA's) as well has having the highest BV of all protein foods.
So when comparing protein foods its best to compare the Amino Acid profile rather than just the quantity of protein available.
Hope this helps some.
I know Trollybus is lurking so maybe he could add to the info here too!

Jon

I wouldnt fancy shoving a tin of tuna down my throat straight after a work out either.

i really dont think i would be able to keep it down.

daveirl

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brianthebard

Suddenly that annoying aftertaste from ProX tastes great...

Sleepy

I don't mind tuna at all, in fact I quite like it, but those shakes look absolutely revolting daveirl!

Time to get out the credit card methinks!

Dragan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poBmh9D936A&mode=related&search=

this guy is a legend!!!!

amazingemmet

daveirl wrote:

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Man this sounds like the recent idea we've had in mine to turn a full english and a cup of tea/coffee into a brekkie shake at the weekend.

brianthebard

Dragan wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poBmh9D936A&mode=related&search=

this guy is a legend!!!!

I feel sick. And I've only watched as far as him adding the extreme protein stuff....

Sleepy

amazingemmet wrote:

Man this sounds like the recent idea we've had in mine to turn a full english and a cup of tea/coffee into a brekkie shake at the weekend.

That I think I could hold down.

I may not have washboard abs, but I do have an iron stomach.

amazingemmet

I don't think it'll be that bad tbh, I'll keep you informed when we get off our asses and do it

J.S. Pill

You can buy something Called 'Body fortress' in Holland and Barrett for 15 quid (On special offer at the moment but that stuff always seems to be on some kind of offer). Doesn't have the same amount of nutrients per scoop as the bigger names but it tastes nice and is dirt cheap.

MMM

ordered the two big whey from Jon @ www.pronutrition.ie on Wednesday afternoon. The two tubs arrived today with a free mixing bottle. Fantastic value and great service.
Cheers

Degsy

I make my own post-workout shake consisting of whey powder,glucose,maltodextrin,creatine ethyl ester,powdered BCAA's and flax oil.After a while it doesnt taste so bad..:o

yomchi

whoa! skip the flax post work out! Its a contradiction to the work of the dextrose. While the Dext is trying to speed up your delivery, the flax is slowing it down. Also no need for maltodextrin if you're using dext and if you're using a good protein powder you're just doublin up by using BCAA's at the same time.

MMM - Glad the stuff arrived nice and prompt! Hope it works well for you

Sleepy

Very impressed Jon, received the two tubs of big whey and shaker bottle this morning having only ordered it yesterday afternoon!

iascanmore

Degsy wrote:

I make my own post-workout shake consisting of whey powder,glucose,maltodextrin,creatine ethyl ester,powdered BCAA's and flax oil.After a while it doesnt taste so bad..:o

I take 10-15gs of BCAA powder straight after workout ie within seconds.
Then 15-20 mins later have proper PWO shake (whey and fruit juice).

45-60 mins after that have meal of some description - generally eggs and/or meat based, eg quiche, stir fry with egg fried rice etc

rocky

I got mine today (in Galway, meh)

Anyways, I tried my first scoop (ever!) and am wondering is is supposed to be this nice? sweet, like cocoa milk or something. It's the choc mint flavor btw mixed with 200 ml of skimmed milk.

Are you sure you're not putting us on Jon and give us pudding disguised as whey protein?

tribulus

rocky wrote:

I got mine today (in Galway, meh)

Anyways, I tried my first scoop (ever!) and am wondering is is supposed to be this nice? sweet, like cocoa milk or something. It's the choc mint flavor btw mixed with 200 ml of skimmed milk.

Are you sure you're not putting us on Jon and give us pudding disguised as whey protein?

Is that Nutrition-X whey? I have to say at first I was skeptical of the chocolate mint but it's actually very tasty.

Hanley

Am I the only one not a fan???

Strawberry/Vanilla ProX ftw.

daveirl

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Shrimp

Strawberry, nutrition x is nice. Chocolate on it's own not as good, must try the choc mint one.

rocky

I find it very nice, the choc mint one. I also have a 6 lbs (?) vanilla tub, but have not tried it yet. If you say it's even better...

rocky

tribulus wrote:

Is that Nutrition-X whey? I have to say at first I was skeptical of the chocolate mint but it's actually very tasty.

Yah, the one in Jon's offer, "Nutrition X Big Whey".

Takeshi_Kovacs

I think i will go for the choc mint as well, but what other flavour is nice, and not too acky tasting? strawberry or 'nanas?

yomchi

Hey guys, believe or not choc mint sold out til tuesday!

The stuff is flying out, loads of banana and vanilla and chocolate left. Have to say the new chocolate flavour is really chocolatty!

Frankieboy

So I take it that Nutrition X Whey is still the best value?

Shrimp

About 60 euro for 6lbs.

yomchi

12lbs for 89.90!