Author Topic: how do we know Protein Powder is for real? (Read 2409 times)

JOHN MATRIX · « **on:** January 28, 2011, 10:21:22 PM »

is still use this stuff, out of sheer convenience because its easy to just make a shake for breakfast instead of spending time making other shit.
but every damn time i go to buy a new tub my brain always torments me with thoughts of 'is this stuff actually doing anything??'

its to the point now that when i bring the tub up to the counter i say 'just this placebo powder thats all'

Brometheus · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2011, 10:24:13 PM »

I see protein powder essential as food. Convienent and effective!

bodyofsteel · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2011, 10:24:27 PM »

Check to make sure it has the secret bee pollen ingredient.

Meso_z · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2011, 01:43:58 AM »

Quote from: JOHN MATRIX on January 28, 2011, 10:21:22 PM

is still use this stuff, out of sheer convenience because its easy to just make a shake for breakfast instead of spending time making other shit.
but every damn time i go to buy a new tub my brain always torments me with thoughts of 'is this stuff actually doing anything??'

its to the point now that when i bring the tub up to the counter i say 'just this placebo powder thats all'

Yea..I wonder the same many times...how do we know its real protein or some sweetened low grade flour? Does the tub contains the amount of protein manufacturers claim on the "supplement facts" labels?

Meso_z · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2011, 11:33:08 PM »

maxkane69 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:37:54 AM »

Do not trust any protein powder supplements!
There is not governement control over the manufacturing supplements company!
Supplements are not regulated and controlled because they are not prescription drugs.
Until the governement step up and start checking supplements like it does with drugs you will never know what you are getting when you buy protein powder tub.
Considering the false ads claim that supplement company produce regarding the efficacy of their products I have no reason to trust them.
Would you trust a protein product from Muscletech after you read the ridiculous claim regarding ANABOLIC HALO or ANATOR-70?
Be smart if you are too lazy to cook egg whites for breackfast eat low fat cottage cheese and you will be sure to get real whey protein ( 3 pounds box of low fat cottage cheese will give you about 154 grams of real proteins and cost only 4.99 at costco).
If you are too lazy to grill chicken breast for lunch open a can of tuna ,it is inexpensive and will give you real protein.
Do not let the snake oil salesman became rich on your expense!

Firemuscle · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:52:06 AM »

That's yet one more reason why it's good to just eat real food.

Protien powders are shit. Just drink milk and eggs and yogurt if you want a high protien drink.

dj181 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:20:23 AM »

Protein is WAY over-rated, I'm maybe taking in 100 grams daily and my arms keep getting stronger and stronger and bigger

Firemuscle · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:22:27 AM »

Quote from: dj181 on January 30, 2011, 02:20:23 AM

Protein is WAY over-rated, I'm maybe taking in 100 grams daily and my arms keep getting stronger and stronger and bigger

Same here. I don;t even try to eat a high protien diet really. I just eat a balanced diet and my progress hasn't slowed at all.

I used to get like 2x as much protien as I do now. And it didn't make any noticable difference in my strength or muscle with the exact same training schedule.

JasonH · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:27:48 AM »

It's all down to the individual really - I don't respond to a low protein intake - I've tried eating 150 grams a day and it didn't work - I'm now on about 350 grams a day. About 100-150 grams of this is from protein powder and the rest is from chicken and beef. If I wasn't taking the protein powder I would surely notice a difference in my appearance and in my workouts for the worse. Also, it's cheaper than buying meat in bulk too. I get all my protein powder from myprotein.co.uk - excellent company and I've been using them now for about two years - not sure if they ship to the US tho but the US has some good companies anyway.

kiwiol · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:30:49 AM »

Your mom is real

The Grim Lifter · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2011, 03:32:01 AM »

Quote from: dj181 on January 30, 2011, 02:20:23 AM

Protein is WAY over-rated, I'm maybe taking in 100 grams daily and my arms keep getting stronger and stronger and bigger

This

Too much will slow you down as your body will spend all it's energy digesting it.

Firemuscle · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2011, 03:43:02 AM »

Overhyped so that young sucker weight lifters will keep on spending their cash on it. Just like almost everything at GNC.

devilsmile · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2011, 03:49:19 AM »

how do we know for sure the claimed amount of protein in one service is accurate?

How do I know it's, lets say, 30grams of protein? it could be 8 grams of protein and 22 grams of shit.

There was a document about the amount of carbohydrates in bred... the package claimed 20 grams of carbs, but guess what? They went to a lab and put the claim to a test, and voila, the reality was it had 30 grams MORE than what they claimed.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2011, 04:05:35 AM »

Eat some eggs. Unless you juice or are sick it's a waste of money.

mass243 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2011, 04:10:23 AM »

WTF

That powder is protein. Consuming it is consuming protein. Why so hard to understand? FFS, of course it 'works' the way it's supposed; it gives you nutrients.

WillGrant · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:11:59 AM »

drink your own piss to check urea content.

Firemuscle · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:17:58 AM »

Quote from: mass243 on January 30, 2011, 04:10:23 AM

WTF

That powder is protein. Consuming it is consuming protein. Why so hard to understand? FFS, of course it 'works' the way it's supposed; it gives you nutrients.

Or, maybe they threw a bunch of cheap shit into that powder instead of protien and nutrients. Because it's cheaper for them and give them a greater profit margin?

Everybody is out for money and maximum profit in this system. Especially supplement companies.

And supplements are notorious for lacking proper tests and FDA oversight. They can basically put whatever the fuck they want in there.

Tito24 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:27:57 AM »

yes we know protein powder is protein but i always wonder wheter an expensive super duper protein is really better than a cheap one. i really doubt it.

dj181 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:29:33 AM »

Your mom doesn't doubt it

Red Hook · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:32:33 AM »

there are already threads about this!

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=347514.0

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=358635.0

Nirvana · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2011, 06:26:58 AM »

protein powders aren't bad if you buy a good brand.

I always heard ultimate nutrition was legit. Twinlab seemed good. EAS too

if it has modest advertising it shouldn't be too bad.

Tito24 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2011, 06:28:31 AM »

twinklab

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2011, 06:56:59 AM »

Quote from: Meso_z on January 29, 2011, 01:43:58 AM

Yea..I wonder the same many times...how do we know its real protein or some sweetened low grade flour? Does the tub contains the amount of protein manufacturers claim on the "supplement facts" labels?

It's not flour because it would not dissolve in water or milk at all. It's not any type of carbohydrate either because that would be lumpy and sticky.

I stopped consuming protein "powder" a long time ago. This stuff is filled with toxic artificial sweeteners.

All the protein I need is in eggs, meat, fish, cottage cheese, etc...

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2011, 07:05:08 AM »

Don't you studs believe in recycling?

Here's a little tidbit of information for you guys..

Semen is rich in:

Sugars: Fructose, sorbitol, inositol

Proteins and amino acids: glutathione, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), creatine

Minerals: Phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium

Vitamins: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin B12, choline

Hormones: Testosterone, prostaglandins

Body byproducts: Lactic acid, urea, uric acid, nitrogen

You guys are going about it all wrong, the secret to most pro-bodybuilder's success is their ability to gather their nutritional needs straight from the source. Just like a mother's breast milk is way more nutritional for you then cowmilk, there is something that can be said about protein straight from the tap..

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