Which whey protien to buy, I'm stuck between 2 - JP Fitness Forums

sportsfreak · 02-06-2008, 05:43 PM

Well i have decided just to buy the whey protien from GNC. I'm going to purchase their 10 dollar gold member card which will give me 20% off on all prices. I'm heading over to pick up the protien. However i am debating between 2 types. the first one is obviously designer whey and the second is Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Double Rich. The ON 100% seems better in terms of protien by serving and it is cheaper. But the designer whey has more vitamins in it. I am not to tied down by price, i just want to buy a good protien powder that will not make me retain water and as no creatine in it.

baffled111 · 02-06-2008, 06:51 PM

Honestly, I think the more important thing is taste. The protein is probably about the same, but you want something that you find drinkable. Could you ask the GNC folks for some samples before you commit? (I've made the mistake of buying a $20 jar of protein powder and finding it undrinkable before. Total waste.) I will add that I find the Designer Whey to be completely inoffensive.

(Btw, I was going to post the same thing on the other board earlier, but didn't get around to it.

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missjane · 02-06-2008, 06:57 PM

I have to say that I don't like the taste of either of them BUT I am extremely finicky when it comes to my PWO so I'm probably not the best person to judge. The only thing I have found so far that I like is Nitrean. I haven't tried TrueProtein yet, but I've heard good things.

Sue_H · 02-06-2008, 07:41 PM

Years ago when I discovered BFL, I used EAS Whey Protien powder....I liked it and that's what I'm still using. I use the banana flavor and it's really good!

Cynic · 02-06-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsfreak

Well i have decided just to buy the whey protien from GNC. I'm going to purchase their 10 dollar gold member card which will give me 20% off on all prices. I'm heading over to pick up the protien. However i am debating between 2 types. the first one is obviously designer whey and the second is Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Double Rich. The ON 100% seems better in terms of protien by serving and it is cheaper. But the designer whey has more vitamins in it. I am not to tied down by price, i just want to buy a good protien powder that will not make me retain water and as no creatine in it.

some rules not covered in NROL4W:

1. Avoid GNC. It's overly expensive stuff.
2. You should be getting enough vitamins in your feeds + multi-vit. So, don't worry about the vitamins in whey. It's a protein and should focus on being that.

I've always like ON for it's cost effectiveness. However, the whey concentrate from trueprotein.com is cheaper, but I'm hearing the flavors don't do well to actually flavor it. You might give it a try, perhaps get 1-2 lbs and see for yourself.

Otherwise, ON's is about $7.50/lb if oyu buy the 10lb bag.

LaraT · 02-06-2008, 09:09 PM

I love BSN Lean Dessert. The only whey powder I have every actually liked and repurchased. It isn't the cheapest but really delicious.

Emoore · 02-06-2008, 09:25 PM

Sent you a PM on where to buy stuff.

I love the taste of BSN Lean Dessert, but it isn't a whey proten per se. It's a good blended protein for sustained-release as a meal replacement or before bed. It's not what you want in a post-workout shake. PWO you want a quick-release whey concentrate or whey isolate.

feralBoy · 02-06-2008, 09:54 PM

I use the ON Double rich chocolate. With water it kinda tastes like watered down yoo-hoo. It's not bad. With skim milk, it actually tastes really good. Almost like a thin milkshake. Maybe my taste standards are low though.

Kevin T. · 02-06-2008, 10:31 PM

EAS's 100% Whey has been good to me. Palatable taste. Then again, I pound um down in one gulp. My theory: they aren't supposed to taste amazing. Just good enough to get um down. Plus, you use more water and you dilute the flavor anyway, which makes many tastier. The 100% Whey mixes very well, which is why I like it.

Cynic · 02-06-2008, 10:41 PM

Feral and Kevin, is there a reason you use water rather than milk?

Jo'mamma · 02-07-2008, 04:20 AM

I got Jarrow whey in natural flavor from vitacost-a little over $12 for 2lbs. The shipping is $4.99 no matter how big your order. It has a mild powdered milk taste, mixes well (we've only put it in milk)and can be easily flavored with vanilla, chocolate, etc.

jruck37 · 02-07-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin T.

EAS's 100% Whey has been good to me. Palatable taste. Then again, I pound um down in one gulp. My theory: they aren't supposed to taste amazing. Just good enough to get um down. Plus, you use more water and you dilute the flavor anyway, which makes many tastier. The 100% Whey mixes very well, which is why I like it.

Plus you can get a 6-lb bag for $28 at Sam's Club.

I haven't seen anything else out there that comes close value-wise.

feralBoy · 02-07-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynic

Feral and Kevin, is there a reason you use water rather than milk?

If i'm drinking it at home I use milk, because I can keep it in the fridge. If I go to the gym, I use water because it's a 15 minute drive, 15 minute warm up, 45 to 60 minute exercise. I just don't like the idea of leaving milk in a locker getting warm for an hour and 15/30. I'm sure it's fine, especially skim milk because it has very little fat, but milk always weirds me out. When it's real cold i'll just leave it in the car, but lately it's been warm.

wilburaz · 02-07-2008, 10:05 AM

I like the ON too. If you can still find some of the Extreme Milk Chocolate (limited edition released around Christmas-time) it is definitely better than the Double Rich Chocolate. I have some of the BSN Lean Dessert in Cinnamon Roll, but I don't really like the consistency of it.

LaraT · 02-07-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Emoore

Sent you a PM on where to buy stuff.

I love the taste of BSN Lean Dessert, but it isn't a whey proten per se. It's a good blended protein for sustained-release as a meal replacement or before bed. It's not what you want in a post-workout shake. PWO you want a quick-release whey concentrate or whey isolate.

Yes, the Lean Dessert is a blend (whey isolate with some casein) but whey is the majority of the protein and is more than enough to meet the needs PWO.

Emoore · 02-07-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LaraT

Yes, the Lean Dessert is a blend (whey isolate with some casein) but whey is the majority of the protein and is more than enough to meet the needs PWO.

Really? That makes me happy.

LaraT · 02-07-2008, 01:38 PM

Some studies have even shown that a whey/casein mix is more effective than whey alone for PWO needs.

Has anyone tried Biotest Metabolic Drive? My former trainer swore by this stuff.

ZTAKPsi · 02-08-2008, 07:53 AM

I use American Sports Nutrition brand and really really like it. American Sports Nutrition - Double Dutch Chocolate Supreme American Whey - 3 lb.

The chocolate is my favorite but I have the vanilla and it's pretty good too. I just think the vanilla tastes better in stuff instead of on its own...but maybe it's because I love chocolate so much more than vanilla.

Morkai · 02-08-2008, 10:29 AM

I use Biotest MD, If you mix the vanilla with cottage cheese and some applesauce it is darn close to cheesecake

The chocolate is my favourite though.