Author Topic: trueprotein.com - Supplement revolution? (Read 12958 times)

Alex23 · « **on:** August 24, 2007, 07:58:44 PM »

TrueProtein.com allows you to build your own custom supplements. I've reproduced "CellTech" like creatine formula and "NO exploderz" for a fraction of the price. Their Whey isolate Ion-exchange is $9.89/lb. Their L-GLutamine is $16.55/lb (Prolab is $39.99). Kick-ass business model too. Same day shipping and I got my stuff the following morning (ok I live 15 miles from their place but still).

They even have my favorite "putting some lead in your pencil" Macca root in bulk for peanuts.

Flame all you want on supplements, you can't deny the basics; they have it and you can mix it any way you want. Why would you pay for containers, marketing and distribution when you know what you need and don't need to learn it from a Muscletech guy painted in Purple or yellow in the centerfold of a magazine....

http://www.trueprotein.com/custom_product.aspx

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2007, 09:01:24 PM »

it works out to be more expensive than my top quality whey isolate. so no thanks.

flexingtonsteele · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2007, 09:12:36 PM »

ive also heard great stuff about trueprotein.com

I would definetely give it a shot if your into getting quality protein at a good price.

Alex23 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2007, 09:41:31 PM »

Quote from: D.L. 5 on August 24, 2007, 09:01:24 PM

it works out to be more expensive than my top quality whey isolate. so no thanks.

From where?

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2007, 09:59:22 PM »

Quote from: Alex23 is Back on August 24, 2007, 09:41:31 PM

From where?

http://www.bodyripped.com.au/bodyripped-products/evolution/

its pretty good shit.

Alex23 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2007, 10:01:53 PM »

Quote from: D.L. 5 on August 24, 2007, 09:59:22 PM

http://www.bodyripped.com.au/bodyripped-products/evolution/

its pretty good shit.

How much is the 2.2lb (1kg) tub?

gordiano · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2007, 10:03:34 PM »

Quote from: Alex23 is Back on August 24, 2007, 07:58:44 PM

TrueProtein.com allows you to build your own custom supplements. I've reproduced "CellTech" like creatine formula and "NO exploderz" for a fraction of the price. Their Whey isolate Ion-exchange is $9.89/lb. Their L-GLutamine is $16.55/lb (Prolab is $39.99). Kick-ass business model too. Same day shipping and I got my stuff the following morning (ok I live 15 miles from their place but still).

They even have my favorite "putting some lead in your pencil" Macca root in bulk for peanuts.

Flame all you want on supplements, you can't deny the basics; they have it and you can mix it any way you want. Why would you pay for containers, marketing and distribution when you know what you need and don't need to learn it from a Muscletech guy painted in Purple or yellow in the centerfold of a magazine....

http://www.trueprotein.com/custom_product.aspx

Cool. I may just have to check them out....

b.c. · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2007, 10:10:50 PM »

Nice, Im going to try this. Good concept!

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2007, 12:53:42 AM »

Quote from: Alex23 is Back on August 24, 2007, 10:01:53 PM

How much is the 2.2lb (1kg) tub?

3 KILOS (6.6 pounds) is 112 usd including delivery (from where i get it) and it has higher amount of protein per serve ( i think it has 37 grams protein per 40 grams serve)

kiwiol · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:07:19 AM »

Brilliant idea! To further reduce work for themselves over the long run, they should put out 'formulas' for Mass building, Creatine loading / cycling, Glutamine-rich etc and link it to the service so customers who don't know how much of each they need can simply order the mix they want

MAXX · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:10:35 AM »

nice if you live in america. to expensive shipping for me

kiwiol · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:14:16 AM »

Quote from: MAXX on August 25, 2007, 01:10:35 AM

nice if you live in america. to expensive shipping for me

In which case you should pioneer and start the same thing where you live

Alex, do you know them personally? Ask them if they're interested in tapping into the far away NZ market. I got a guy here who would be keen to use that business model here. If you don't, no worries, I'll email them myself

SWOLETRAIN · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:15:33 AM »

Their waxy maize is a solid product, somewhat of a bargin too.

garraeth · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:25:11 AM »

Very cool idea but they need to work on the interface and measuring. For example, if I want each serving of my mix to contain 5g creatine, I have to do all the math manually to figure out how many servings/lb and then how many grams per serving based on a friggen percentage (only in increments of 5 too) to figure out what percentage of creatine I need to add to my mix.

uh no

And they don't help you out even if you guess. So I put 5% creatine...guessing maybe 5% is all I need to get 5g per serving in a lb (?? dunno, no clue) but the Suppliment Facts bar at the right doesn't update w/ something like: "Creatine XXmg"...it just says at the top "Your Custom Mix Ingredients: Creatine". Not helpful, I still have to do all the math.

I wanna be able to say:
In 1 serving, I want:
--30g dextrose
--30g whey
--5g creatine
--5g glutamine

then say I want 40 servings

then have them say...ok, that's 5lbs and 1 serving is going to be 2.25 scoops...or whatever...

They did it backwards...

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:31:41 AM »

I AGREE WITH U.

THEIR CALCULATOR IS RETARDED.

THEY SHOULD LET U PICK HOW MUCH U WANT PER SERVE....

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:33:38 AM »

Awesome concept but it could be a tad more user friendly. They do realize the average gym rat is not that good with numbers right?

Where's the goat protein?

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:34:18 AM »

Quote from: LatsMcGee on August 25, 2007, 01:33:38 AM

Where's the goat protein?

ITS PROTEIN EXTRACTED FROM SQUADFATHER'S ASS.

littleguns · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2007, 08:43:26 AM »

www.proteinfactory.com is beter

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:40:18 AM »

Trueprotein.com is awesome. Also, try Allthewhey.com. Great prices.

thewickedtruth · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:43:24 AM »

Yeah I bump this for trueprotien as well and if they sponsor your forums they give each member a discount code. You can setup your shit the way you want it. If you just want regular whey it's dirt cheap. Want to make some shit to fit YOUR needs it's not any more expensive than buying it anyplace else.

Their buzzsaw pre workout drink is good stuff too!

Bluto · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:51:53 AM »

epic spam after alex met up with dante

Alex23 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2007, 10:35:10 AM »

Quote from: kiwiol on August 25, 2007, 01:14:16 AM

In which case you should pioneer and start the same thing where you live

Alex, do you know them personally? Ask them if they're interested in tapping into the far away NZ market. I got a guy here who would be keen to use that business model here. If you don't, no worries, I'll email them myself

Check your PMs...

SteelePegasus · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2007, 10:38:12 AM »

Good idea, but as others have stated there should be defined options.

I would like this mix:

50 grams Vitargo or Malto
30 grams whey or cassein
10 grams creatine
10 grams essential amino acids
5 grams glutamine

Alex23 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2007, 10:38:34 AM »

Quote from: D.L. 5 on August 25, 2007, 12:53:42 AM

3 KILOS (6.6 pounds) is 112 usd including delivery (from where i get it) and it has higher amount of protein per serve ( i think it has 37 grams protein per 40 grams serve)

His stuff is still cheaper then. His amount of protein is also higher being 100% of the actual weight (flavor is not significant)

Alex23 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2007, 10:43:14 AM »

Quote from: SteelePegasus on August 25, 2007, 10:38:12 AM

Good idea, but as others have stated there should be defined options.

I would like this mix:

50 grams Vitargo or Malto
30 grams whey or cassein
10 grams creatine
10 grams essential amino acids
5 grams glutamine

Rounded up that's:

47% Vitargo or Malto
28% grams whey or cassein
10% grams creatine
10% grams essential amino acids
5% grams glutamine

Aren't you a software engineer?

Garraeth, SteelePegasus, agree with you I though the same but there is so only so much you can do with ASP... They're still the only one out there who do it that well so far.