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I use optimum nutrition platinum hydro whey protein. I find that other powders have too many calories and or high cholesterol. I love bacon and eggs too much. I don't need my protein powder to also load me up on cholesterol.
Isopure or ON Gold Standard Isolate (gold packaging) or ON Platinum Hydro Whey (except for Isopure, both of the ON products aren’t available officially in India, but if you can get this from abroad or from trusted sources in India, some stores do sell imported supplements, then they’re absolutely worth the cost) I have used the Hydro whey, ISO 100, Isopure, and all of them are just great. Iso sensation is also a very good isolate, the protein ratio is crazy good (above 90%)
Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydro Whey. 30g protein per scoop, and the Milk Chocolate version is delicious.
Optimum nutrition and Dymatize are my go to brands. Prefer the hydrolyzed versions even though they are a bit expensive
Been using Optimum Nutrition Isolate/Hydrolyzed and Dymatize Iso-100 for about 10 years now. Pretty reliable and I always get the chocolate flavour
Flavor-wise: Wheyl. Their line of whey concentrates have like a dozen flavors. I suggest buying 1lb bag na diff flavors if you're the type na mabilis maumay. I have a sensitive stomach but I haven't had issues so far, esp considering I take about 2~4 scoops per day. But if you're really particular about taking isolates due to potential GI issues, you can try ON. They don't have as many flavors (I mean, they do but hindi naman lahat available sa local retailers so limited lang din talaga choices) but they're easy on the gut. Double rich choco and french vanilla are good, safe flavors.
Not ON, they've only been successfully sued once about 10 years ago for false claims in another product. I will say they aren't the best, but its the most conveniently available brand worldwide and gets the job done so I felt I should include it. Protein has came to cost a clean fortune now, so having a variety of brands you like to watch for sales is the best way. Looking at my orders page on MyProtein the same tub of Clear Whey Isolate I bought for £12.20 in 2021 is now retailing for £28! As I understand the initial impact of war in Ukraine caused supply disruption for a short period and the companies decided to permanently run wild with it. The \*£37\* Dymatize I recommended is also only £24 in America so there is a local mugging to it as well
Sure it does. There’s loads of people that have no issue with it. They also have a hydrolyzed whey option
No there isn’t. It’s one of the most popular, well tolerated brands out there. And the reason for that, is because it tastes good and generally doesn’t cause stomach issues. It’s entirely possible you just have a sensitivity to it. Edit: just so you know: iso100 hydrolyzed whey and ON gold standard have the same number of ingredients.
I have tried so many protein powders from cheaper own brand labels in the grocery store to the more expensive ones. The best one for flavour and absorbtion and textures: Optimum Nutrition - Hydrolyzed Whey or whey Isolate (great if you are lactose intolerant) Hands down. This brand has the smoothest shakes, and the flavour is not bad. I normally always get vanilla cause if I want I can add cinnamon or pumpkin spice, or gingerbread spices, or cacao to change it myself. It can be expensive, but it's worth it. All of the optimum range. Runner up: Applied Nutrition Hydrolyzed Whey - similar to above but still have a ever so slight grainy texture. Contenders Diet Smart Proteins - PhD The Quad Shake - The Protein Works Avoid: Impact Protein - grainy texture Protein Works Diet Whey/Whey - quite grainy texture, but lots of fun flavours Supermarket brands - grainy texture.
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