whats the best current whey product and is there a good deal to be had at the mo

maradona10

i know some here recommend nutrition x but ive seen some complaints on the forum lately. if its ok id try it.

the last brand i used was reflex but not sure what quality it is tbh

thanks

tribulus

Much of a muchness as far as I'm concerned.

maradona10

ok is there any i should definitely avoid?

tribulus

Well I've used NutritionX, Maximuscle, ON, Reflex, EAS, BSN, SupplementFactory and maybe some others in the last couple of years and the only thing that influences my decision is the taste and cost as I can't say I have heard or experienced anything bad about the products quality-wise.

maradona10

ive just been looking on sports nutrition irelands website. theres a good few different types but i havent heard of them. would you know which one is the best value from this list
http://www.sportsnutritionireland.ie/home.php?cat=262&sort=price&sort_direction=0&page=2

tribulus

Probably one of the 5lb 60E ones - though honestly unless you're an elite athlete whether one brand has 1g extra of BCAA's per 100g than the other really won't make a difference.

Just get a decent whey and focus on your diet and training.

maradona10

ok , thanks for the help

yomchi

Things to look out for in a protein shake;

Whey protein blend - concentrate, isolate etc

Low fat

Low carbs

Good taste

Good AA profile

Cost

WolfForager

Gah i've been using nutrition x Pro Matrix recently and it's gone down hill, every shake i make has some unmixed bubbles in it, horrible!

I'm gonna try out some maximuscle myself next.

yomchi

My latest tub of pro matrix is fine, the one before hand had trouble. I think there might have been a bad batch that crept through. If your tub is only opened I'm sure the place you bought it from will change it for you.

maradona10

thanks Jon, which blend is better concentrate or isolate

Hanley

maradona10 wrote: »

thanks Jon, which blend is better concentrate or isolate

It really doesn't matter. If you HAVE to have the marginally better one, isolate. Assuming you don't mind paying a hefty premium for an extra gram of protein per scoop.

joepenguin

maradona10 wrote: »

ok is there any i should definitely avoid?

Yes, any that are overpriced. eg a 2lb protien for 50euro is ridiculous. Big whey by nutritionX is good. 91 servings(6lb) for €60. You will find cheaper of course but its an economical protein from a reputable company so that gets the thumbs up imo. I like usn, dymatize(havent had it in ages though) and a few others also.

Wolf: Ive had 2 tubs of matrix on the trot now... the twix type flavour and berry blast, both mix fine and taste very good. I find it takes slightly longer to settle than any pure whey protein though.

On the topic of proteins I bought Flex the other day for the first time in ages. I know companies have the right to market their products etc but its gone way OTT at this stage!!!

conceited

I started a similiar thread about this last week.Reading recommendations from the lads, I got bulkpowders 5kg for €60 including delivery.

It's €8.39 a kg !


http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/product.php/276/18/whey_protein_concentrate_80___instantised_

Seems pretty good.

dave80

conceited wrote: »

I started a similiar thread about this last week.Reading recommendations from the lads, I got bulkpowders 5kg for €60 including delivery.

It's €8.39 a kg !


http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/product.php/276/18/whey_protein_concentrate_80___instantised_

Seems pretty good.

with delivery its 12 euro a kg, i tend to go with the supp factory whey €30 which i buy creatine from them aswell for €10 altogether €48 euro with delivery, great value!

rubadub

conceited wrote: »

I got bulkpowders 5kg for €60 including delivery.

When I last got stuff from them the post was fixed up to 25kg, so if you can find others to go splits with the post it can be really cheap.

I perfer it unflavoured since it is more versatile.

siochain

bulkpowers.co.uk and myprotein.co.uk are the ones i use