LongIslandLax
08-29-2005, 05:49 PM
This article is from Bodybuilding.com This is a very helpful site for strength training and everything else. This is also so people will make less threads on what protein supplements they should get and more convient. Below is information about different kinds of protein and different protein shakes.
This article explains whey protein and whey protein isolate. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/whey.html I recomend getting Optimum 100% Whey Protein. Its cheap, tastes like choclate milk and has alot of the stuff you need to become bigger. The list of protein shakes at the bottom is the list on top sellers at bodybuilding.com As you can see Optimum 100% Whey Protein is at the top. I do not recommend getting any substances like creatine, Homeopathic Growth Hormone, Real Ephedrine HCL and any crap like this. This is not FDA approved which means they can put anything in it.I rather not take this crap and live till 80 than take it and live till 60. Just stick to good foods like steak, chicken, and fish and a good protein supplement to help. Please feel free to add anything and I will update this thread.
Protein is made of amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of muscle. Therefore, protein is an essential ingredient for muscle building. You can't build muscle without it! You will want to take in about 1-2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight throughout the day. So an average person who weighs 150 lbs would want to consume between 150 and 300 grams of protein in a day. Protein shakes and bars are convenient and provide high quality protein.
There are several forms of protein including: Whey, Soy, Egg, and Casein. So which kind is best? Well that depends on how and when you want to use them. View our in-depth articles on this subject
Whey - Basically, whey protein is awesome for post-workout supplementation because that's the time when your body needs protein the most, and whey is digested very quickly (about 30 minutes). View all Whey products.
Casein - Casein, on the other hand, is digested very slowly (over 2 - 7 hours). This means it's great to use a protein supplement with casein before bed because the longest time your body goes without protein is during the night while you are sleeping. View all Micellar Casein products.
Egg - Egg protein (albumen) digests at a medium pace (1.5-3 hours) so it's a good anytime protein to provide a good sustained release of aminos to the body. View all Egg Protein products.
Soy - Soy protein is the vegetarian's friend because it's one of the only complete protein sources derived from plants. Soy is a good overall protein, although it's not as effective in terms of absorbtion as whey or egg albumen. Additionally, soy has many recognized health benefits for women. View all Soy products.
Blends - Either protein supplements are straight whey, soy, egg, or casein; or they are a combination of any or all of these kinds of proteins. What can a blend of proteins offer that a straight protein cannot? Basically, different rates of digestion. This means you can take a blended protein any time to get quick, medium, and prolonged absorption of protein. ProM3 is one of the best in the blended proteins category.
Low Carb - Of the many protein supplements, the two other main categories are weight gainers and low carb protein shakes and bars. These two are on opposite spectrums of each other. Yep, you guessed it low carb protein shakes are good for those dieting or trying to lose or maintain weight. View all Low Carb products.
Weight Gainer - Weight gainers are high calorie protein products that are great for people who are looking to bulk up. If you are having trouble gaining weight, taking in extra high quality calories will usually do the trick. View all Gainer products.
1.Optimum 100% Whey Protein - 2 Lbs. $13.98, 5 Lbs. $28.89,10 Lbs. $55.59
Optimum 100% Whey is still number one, and sales are climbing! Whey protein has been proven to be the best type of protein for building quality muscle fast. Optimum did us all a favor by making a whey protein product that tastes awesome, actually mixes easily, and is cheap enough for everybody to afford.
Supplement Facts:
Container Size: 2 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 31
Container Size: 5 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 77
Container Size: 10 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 155
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 120
-Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1g
-Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
-Sugars: 1g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 140mg
Sodium: 60mg
Potassium: 220mg
Enzyme Blend: 25mg
-Aminogen --
-Lactase --
7.CytoSport Muscle Milk - 2.48 Lbs $24.94, 20 Packets $36.89
Muscle Milk helps grows muscle faster than gainers, whey or even creatine. This increased muscle growth is possible because Muscle Milk is the first product patterned after Nature's ultimate anabolic food - human mother's milk. Oh, and did I mention that it tastes BETTER than a milkshake? I'm going to try the Root Beer Float flavor next!
Supplement Facts:
Container Size: 2.48 Lbs
Serving Size: 2 Scoops or 1 Packet
Servings Per Container: 15
Container Size: 20 Packets
Serving Size: 2 Scoops or 1 Packet
Servings Per Container: 20
Amount Per Serving:
Total Calories: 348
Calories From Fat: 162
Total Fat: 18 g 28%
Saturated Fat: 8 g 40%
Cholesterol: 3 mg 1%
Sodium: 200 mg 8%
Potassium: 595 mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates: 12 g 4%
Dietary Fiber: <2 g 8%
Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 32 g 64%
Vitamin A: 33%
Vitamin C: 33%
Calcium: 33%
Iron: 33%
Vitamin D: 33%
Vitamin E: 33%
Thiamin (B1): 33%
Riboflavin (B2): 33%
Niacin (B3): 33%
Pyridoxine (B6): 33%
Folic Acid: 33%
Cyanocobalamin (B12): 33%
Biotin: 33%
Pantothenic Acid: 33%
Phosphorus: 33%
Iodine: 33%
Magnesium: 33%
Zinc: 33%
Copper: 33%
Chromium: 100 mcg 33%
8. Higher Power 100% Whey Power -5 Lbs. $19.99
Did you ever think you could buy 5 pounds of QUALITY, great tasting whey protein for under $20? Now you can! At this price, there is no excuse for you not to be taking whey protein each day... unless your goal is to actually lose muscle. Make 30% better gains from your workouts!
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (34g)
Servings Per Container: 67
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 13
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.5mg 5%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 2g
Protein 25g
Amino Acid Profile Per Serving:
L-Aspartic Acid 3.44g
L-Serine 1.16g
L-Histidine 0.49g
L-Threonine 1.58g
L-Proline 1.36g
L-Tyrosine 0.74g
L-Methionine 0.51g
L-Cysteine 0.62g
L-Glutamic Acid 3.01g
L-Valine (BCAA) 1.16g
L-Glycine 0.46g
L-Arginine 0.58g
L-Alanine 1.20g
L-Leucine 2.69g
L-Phenylalanine 0.84g
L-Tryptophan 0.42g
L-Lysine 2.23g
L-Isoleucine 1.53g
#16 Prolab N-Large II-3.8 Lbs $17.95, 10 Lbs $37.95
Supplement Facts:
Container Size: 3.8 Lbs
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g)
Servings Per Container: 11
Container Size: 10 Lbs
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g)
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 600
Calories from Fat: 55
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg
Sodium: 150mg
Total Carbohydrates: 86 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 28 g
Protein: 52 g
Calcium: 400mg
Iron: 2mg
Amino Acid Profile:
L-Alanine: 2.48g
L-Arginine: 1.20g
L-Aspartic Acid: 5.40g
L-Cystine: 0.60g
L-Glutamic Acid: 9.24g
L-Glycine: 1.12g
L-Histidine: 0.88g
L-Isoleucine: 3.28g
L-Leucine: 5.40g
L-Lysine: 4.72g
L-Methionine: 0.92g
L-Phenylalanine: 1.64g
L-Proline: 3.24g
L-Serine: 2.68g
L-Threonine: 3.24g
L-Trypotophan: 1.08g
L-Tyrosine: 1.28g
L-Valine: 3.04g
This article explains whey protein and whey protein isolate. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/whey.html I recomend getting Optimum 100% Whey Protein. Its cheap, tastes like choclate milk and has alot of the stuff you need to become bigger. The list of protein shakes at the bottom is the list on top sellers at bodybuilding.com As you can see Optimum 100% Whey Protein is at the top. I do not recommend getting any substances like creatine, Homeopathic Growth Hormone, Real Ephedrine HCL and any crap like this. This is not FDA approved which means they can put anything in it.I rather not take this crap and live till 80 than take it and live till 60. Just stick to good foods like steak, chicken, and fish and a good protein supplement to help. Please feel free to add anything and I will update this thread.
Protein is made of amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of muscle. Therefore, protein is an essential ingredient for muscle building. You can't build muscle without it! You will want to take in about 1-2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight throughout the day. So an average person who weighs 150 lbs would want to consume between 150 and 300 grams of protein in a day. Protein shakes and bars are convenient and provide high quality protein.
There are several forms of protein including: Whey, Soy, Egg, and Casein. So which kind is best? Well that depends on how and when you want to use them. View our in-depth articles on this subject
Whey - Basically, whey protein is awesome for post-workout supplementation because that's the time when your body needs protein the most, and whey is digested very quickly (about 30 minutes). View all Whey products.
Casein - Casein, on the other hand, is digested very slowly (over 2 - 7 hours). This means it's great to use a protein supplement with casein before bed because the longest time your body goes without protein is during the night while you are sleeping. View all Micellar Casein products.
Egg - Egg protein (albumen) digests at a medium pace (1.5-3 hours) so it's a good anytime protein to provide a good sustained release of aminos to the body. View all Egg Protein products.
Soy - Soy protein is the vegetarian's friend because it's one of the only complete protein sources derived from plants. Soy is a good overall protein, although it's not as effective in terms of absorbtion as whey or egg albumen. Additionally, soy has many recognized health benefits for women. View all Soy products.
Blends - Either protein supplements are straight whey, soy, egg, or casein; or they are a combination of any or all of these kinds of proteins. What can a blend of proteins offer that a straight protein cannot? Basically, different rates of digestion. This means you can take a blended protein any time to get quick, medium, and prolonged absorption of protein. ProM3 is one of the best in the blended proteins category.
Low Carb - Of the many protein supplements, the two other main categories are weight gainers and low carb protein shakes and bars. These two are on opposite spectrums of each other. Yep, you guessed it low carb protein shakes are good for those dieting or trying to lose or maintain weight. View all Low Carb products.
Weight Gainer - Weight gainers are high calorie protein products that are great for people who are looking to bulk up. If you are having trouble gaining weight, taking in extra high quality calories will usually do the trick. View all Gainer products.
1.Optimum 100% Whey Protein - 2 Lbs. $13.98, 5 Lbs. $28.89,10 Lbs. $55.59
Optimum 100% Whey is still number one, and sales are climbing! Whey protein has been proven to be the best type of protein for building quality muscle fast. Optimum did us all a favor by making a whey protein product that tastes awesome, actually mixes easily, and is cheap enough for everybody to afford.
Supplement Facts:
Container Size: 2 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 31
Container Size: 5 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 77
Container Size: 10 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 155
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 120
-Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1g
-Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
-Sugars: 1g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 140mg
Sodium: 60mg
Potassium: 220mg
Enzyme Blend: 25mg
-Aminogen --
-Lactase --
7.CytoSport Muscle Milk - 2.48 Lbs $24.94, 20 Packets $36.89
Muscle Milk helps grows muscle faster than gainers, whey or even creatine. This increased muscle growth is possible because Muscle Milk is the first product patterned after Nature's ultimate anabolic food - human mother's milk. Oh, and did I mention that it tastes BETTER than a milkshake? I'm going to try the Root Beer Float flavor next!
Supplement Facts:
Container Size: 2.48 Lbs
Serving Size: 2 Scoops or 1 Packet
Servings Per Container: 15
Container Size: 20 Packets
Serving Size: 2 Scoops or 1 Packet
Servings Per Container: 20
Amount Per Serving:
Total Calories: 348
Calories From Fat: 162
Total Fat: 18 g 28%
Saturated Fat: 8 g 40%
Cholesterol: 3 mg 1%
Sodium: 200 mg 8%
Potassium: 595 mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates: 12 g 4%
Dietary Fiber: <2 g 8%
Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 32 g 64%
Vitamin A: 33%
Vitamin C: 33%
Calcium: 33%
Iron: 33%
Vitamin D: 33%
Vitamin E: 33%
Thiamin (B1): 33%
Riboflavin (B2): 33%
Niacin (B3): 33%
Pyridoxine (B6): 33%
Folic Acid: 33%
Cyanocobalamin (B12): 33%
Biotin: 33%
Pantothenic Acid: 33%
Phosphorus: 33%
Iodine: 33%
Magnesium: 33%
Zinc: 33%
Copper: 33%
Chromium: 100 mcg 33%
8. Higher Power 100% Whey Power -5 Lbs. $19.99
Did you ever think you could buy 5 pounds of QUALITY, great tasting whey protein for under $20? Now you can! At this price, there is no excuse for you not to be taking whey protein each day... unless your goal is to actually lose muscle. Make 30% better gains from your workouts!
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (34g)
Servings Per Container: 67
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 13
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.5mg 5%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 2g
Protein 25g
Amino Acid Profile Per Serving:
L-Aspartic Acid 3.44g
L-Serine 1.16g
L-Histidine 0.49g
L-Threonine 1.58g
L-Proline 1.36g
L-Tyrosine 0.74g
L-Methionine 0.51g
L-Cysteine 0.62g
L-Glutamic Acid 3.01g
L-Valine (BCAA) 1.16g
L-Glycine 0.46g
L-Arginine 0.58g
L-Alanine 1.20g
L-Leucine 2.69g
L-Phenylalanine 0.84g
L-Tryptophan 0.42g
L-Lysine 2.23g
L-Isoleucine 1.53g
#16 Prolab N-Large II-3.8 Lbs $17.95, 10 Lbs $37.95
Supplement Facts:
Container Size: 3.8 Lbs
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g)
Servings Per Container: 11
Container Size: 10 Lbs
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g)
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 600
Calories from Fat: 55
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg
Sodium: 150mg
Total Carbohydrates: 86 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 28 g
Protein: 52 g
Calcium: 400mg
Iron: 2mg
Amino Acid Profile:
L-Alanine: 2.48g
L-Arginine: 1.20g
L-Aspartic Acid: 5.40g
L-Cystine: 0.60g
L-Glutamic Acid: 9.24g
L-Glycine: 1.12g
L-Histidine: 0.88g
L-Isoleucine: 3.28g
L-Leucine: 5.40g
L-Lysine: 4.72g
L-Methionine: 0.92g
L-Phenylalanine: 1.64g
L-Proline: 3.24g
L-Serine: 2.68g
L-Threonine: 3.24g
L-Trypotophan: 1.08g
L-Tyrosine: 1.28g
L-Valine: 3.04g