Best protein powders for muscle gain?

Can you actually build a good physique just by hitting the gym without all those protein supplements?

Of course you can.
Buying protein for PWM is just throwing money down the drain if your diet isn't dialed in first. You've gotta get your nutrition sorted before you even think about supplements.

velvetraven said:Question for those of you using Optimum Nutrition products (Ethan Garcia8, Jesse Martinez23...)—do you opt for the standard protein blend or the pure whey? The difference lies in the protein concentration, carb count, fat content, and so on, though the price and packaging remain identical.

To be honest, I just found myself wondering about the same thing recently. I don't know—I actually tossed my bags aside last time because I just dump everything into plastic Tupperware anyway. I really haven't given it much thought, but if you figure it out, let me know—since I'm still relatively new to all this.
Now, a follow-up question: if there's a difference in the carb count, is it necessary to take a 2:1 ratio of glucose alongside these proteins after a workout, or does that change the overall value?😕 🙏

So, I looked into it—for PWM, we’re talking whey. But I have to ask, why are you insisting on a 2:1 ratio? Honestly, sticking to 1:1, or even just tipping the scales slightly higher, should be more than enough for what we're trying to do here.

Just wondering about something here... does the expiration date on a protein tub actually apply to when the seal is broken, or is it just for an unopened container? I’ve got a tub sitting here that I totally forgot I already opened...

Dennis Lewis6 said:just wondering about something... does the expiration date on the protein tub apply only if it’s still sealed, or does it count once you’ve opened it? I've got an open tub sitting here that I totally forgot about...

Well, once you crack that seal, it starts degrading faster, pretty much like any other food item you'd find at a grocery store.
But honestly, I don't think you need to lose sleep over it when it comes to protein. Especially if they were all sealed up tight before.

And hey, if you aren't going to drink it, just post on the fitness forums. There are always plenty of guys looking to grab some cheap supplements if they think it'll help them bulk up.😁

-Joe

briskjackal5 said:Look, if you aren't going to use it, just let us know on the fitness forums. There are plenty of guys out there who would jump at the chance to grab some cheap supplements if they thought it actually worked for muscle growth. 😁

-Joe

😁

Guys... I was wondering, is it actually an issue if my whey protein and glucose start foaming up like crazy???? ..I mean, I usually just carry them around all day in a little snack bag and then mix them together once I get to the gym ...could that possibly have anything to do with it???

Anyone have any thoughts on Inkospor whey?

brightharbor26 said:guys... is it an issue if the whey and glucose get all foamy???? ..i carry them in a little bag all day and then mix them at the gym ...does that actually matter???

Nah.

jadetiger962 said:Is it that Inkospor whey?

No, no... I mean the one from Weider... just the 500g tub... what's actually in there?$43 🙄

brightharbor26 said:hey guys... is it actually a big deal if my whey and glucose get all foamy???? ..so I kind of carry them in a little baggie all day and then just mix it up once I get to the gym ...does that even matter at all???

It’s really not a huge thing.
Just shake it up right when you start your workout, and it should settle down by the end.

-Joe

Douglas Wells78 said:www.scitec-hr.com

Just check out their catalog. They've got a huge variety, plus they're basically one of the top nutrition centers globally, so we have access to that here too.😉

Man, answering which protein you need is actually pretty tough. I guess you should probably talk to a pro about what you're planning to do. Depending on your goals and how you'll use them, that person can tell you exactly which type and dose to go for.
Generally, if you're hitting the gym, aim for 2g of protein per kg of muscle mass. If you're just sitting around all day, maybe at least 0.5g per kg. Also, don't sleep on multivitamins. They act as catalysts. If you're missing even one, it's gonna mess with how your body absorbs that protein.
So yeah, without more details, there's no way to give you solid advice.

Wow, you're an idiot!!!
What kind of website is that????
That site is honestly one of the biggest pieces of junk out there!!!

William Green57 said:man, you're an idiot!!!
what website even are you talking about????
it's one of the biggest pieces of junk out there!!!

Are you actually making that claim because you work in some lab where you tested Scitec against everyone else and decided they're the worst (or is it just that your gym only drinks Weider)?

http://www.prosport.net/katalog/prod..._id=1030028317

Man, I’ve managed to run out of protein again—classic me, right? Anyway, I’m heading down to Chicago around noon today, so I figured I’d ask the group: does anyone know where I can pick up some decent protein without breaking the bank? I think there’s a place called Scitec or something similar located in the city—does anyone know if they have good prices?

Then why even bother dropping an Optimum Nutrition link?

If you're just looking to save some cash, there are really only two ways to go:😛ro.nutrition or Prosport.

You can find cheap stuff at Walmart too

Better off just hitting up GNC

So, I’ve finally reached that stage where I’m hunting for a new tub of whey, and I’m really on the lookout for a solid value play—something in a larger size that doesn't sneak any aspartame into the mix. Any recommendations?

Dymatize ISO100 ☕ 😁 (though honestly, if you try the pine cola flavor, it’s absolutely disgusting—just stay away 😬)

Optimum Nutrition at Prosport is definitely the cheapest way to go.
Anyway, can someone please make sense of the pricing over at Prosport? It's driving me crazy.
So, I'm looking at this link and it says the ON is $99, but then I log in and suddenly it jumps to $115!
Then there's the Optimum Nutrition stuff—it shows up as $70, but once I'm signed in, it drops to $65.

WTF!?