2-lbs Pure Protein 100% Whey Protein (chocolate or vanilla) $13 + Free Shipping

Quote from gorfyako : lolwut? Some powders taste better than others. Some powders have more protein per scoop than others. Some powders cost less than others. Some cost more, but have more protein per scoop so it evens out. Some powders contain less calories than others. Some powders contain less harmful metals than others. There's a lot to consider, but one can definitely choose to ignore all that.

Quote from richardbb85 : a $50 2lbs brand isnt gona get u muscle any faster than a $10 2lbs brand. some may taste better than others, so is all personal preference.

You're an idiot. A $10 2lbs brand is going to contain fillers and without a doubt more whey concentrate than isolate, which is what you're getting here. There's less protein, which is WHY it's cheaper.

Quote from ctsinc : Yeah, totally the numerous independent studies were all performed by scientists working for the corn industry in some kind of elaborate, decades-old conspiracy to increase the number of boxes of breakfast cereal purchased. LOL

lol, you'd be surprised

There is a consumer report rating on protein products. I believe the link is available on their site.

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Considering the natural one for the preggers wife who keeps asking me to look at things to help with protein. But this one has artificial sweeteners I'll assume

Quote from blueiedgod : Post link to the actual study that you are using as a reference.

Here's a quick example of a PROPER study, listing both the pros and cons of egg consumption. In a nutshell, it says what is already known to be the case: eating egg yolks in moderation (up to 1 per day) doesn't contribute significantly to cholesterol buildup, but more than a few hundred mg of cholesterol intake per day does contribute.

There's lots of good information regarding the link between dietary cholesterol intake (in eggs) with overall cholesterol levels in these articles and the references within.

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/75/2/333.full
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/134/1/187.full

It seems that the poor egg has been demonized over the year when people starting seeing as high cholesterol and heart disease / stroke as causation. However, I am in the opinion that in most healthy, active, adults with a balanced diet, dietary cholesterol has a miniscule role in raising LDL. It seems that saturated fats are one of the main culprits in this.

As for me, I regular eat 5 eggs a day and have the lowest LDL I've had in years. My HDL levels are also at their highest. I also doubt that I'm an outlier in this case. However, I do have a balanced diet, I count my calories and balance my macros, and I regularly do cardio and heavy weightlifting.

Quote from jaliu : You're an idiot. A $10 2lbs brand is going to contain fillers and without a doubt more whey concentrate than isolate, which is what you're getting here. There's less protein, which is WHY it's cheaper.

^this

Quote from ctsinc : Protein is protein, no matter the source. Fresh meat that's trimmed very lean and prepared correctly is ABSOLUTELY just as good and even better! Unfortunately, not everyone has time (or funds) to buy fresh lean meat, prepare it, and then cook it. I'm with you though, I try to have a thick lean medium rare steak with brown rice and a salad at least once a week. YUM! :bigthumb:

protein is protein? no matter the source. If your saying a shake is just as good as solid food for building muscle, you are completely wrong, and wonder why you aren't growing.

Quote from ctsinc : ^this

Quote from ctsinc : Here's a quick example of a PROPER study, listing both the pros and cons of egg consumption. In a nutshell, it says what is already known to be the case: eating egg yolks in moderation (up to 1 per day) doesn't contribute significantly to cholesterol buildup, but more than a few hundred mg of cholesterol intake per day does contribute.

I eat 2 dozen eggs a day. Yes 24 medium cooked eggs and my health according to my blood work is phenomenal. Try lifting.

Quote from shockrock3 : Your wallet can tell the difference because what your paying for isn't what your getting or if your buying cheap garbage protein like Pure Protein...your getting exactly what you'd expect, garbage which includes fillers, etc. To me 8 grams of carbs per scoop is revolting. Right now some big name supplement companies are putting Taurine & Glycine on their labels and including them in their "protein" amount which is effin b.s. i.e. they are padding their amount of protein disclosed by including them as protein sources...which they are not. You'll be shocked at who's doing it. Moral to the story...you get what you pay for. Some people care about the quality of protein they are using....others not so much as evidenced in this thread. If you looking for good high quality protein from reputable companies, shoot me a message.

8 Grams of carbs is no deal-breaker, I actually welcome the carbs because I am trying to put on some more weight. In the "Protein Wars" the only person who wins is the company selling this expensive stuff to the unaware. I weigh 244lbs and have been lifting most of my life and noticed absolutely NO BENEFIT from the expensive proteins, that's the truth.

The ONLY person who MIGHT benefit would be pro bodybuilders due to their strict dietary needs. Bodybuilders of the past did not have the proteins we have now and they were still HUGE! My proteins are a mix of the more expensive and some cheaper stuff. EVERYTHING in moderation.

I know some guys in the gym who buy that expensive sh*t only to look like crap, and I buy the cheaper stuff and look 10 times better and they tell me so! What's a travesty is to buy the expensive stuff, and some guy on cheap Walmart protein blows by you! Guys, don't waste your money, if you can get a good deal then get it, but if you think expensive protein is going to turn you into a muscle-monster then your going to get a rude awakening, in your pocket-book AND in your results.

Quote from New_World : I'm not a scientist but ..the way I see it...its hard to have ways around this. all of our food and drinks have A LOT of pesticides, chemicals, metals, ect. if you're going to worry about all of this you pretty much have to grow all of your own food and raise livestock, ect. I would love to do that for health reasons, but I just don't have the time or determination. I'm fixing me another protein cancer shake soon!

Well, I AM a scientist and you are exactly right! Organic foods are not worth the excessive price for most people, and you typically get more exposure to heavy metals and toxins just by living--even in a moderate sized city the average amount of pollution in the water and air is more harmful to you than what you get from ingesting livestock and agricultural products, which are grown in much cleaner farmlands

Organic foods is 90% marketing hype and 10% substance, yet the people who are willing to shell out 2-3 times as much money think it's the other way around. Imagine if the price of food went up 200% tomorrow what kind of backlash against the government there would be? Why would you self impose such inflation on yourself when the benefits are so incrementally small (in most cases, with protein powder being one of them)?

Quote from NIL8retail4uNme : I eat 2 dozen eggs a day. Yes 24 medium cooked eggs and my health according to my blood work is phenomenal. Try lifting.

I lift M,T,TH,F; cardio W; rock climbing/boarding/golf/tennis/jogging on Sat.

It's hard to imagine eating 2doz a day. In fact, I really find that impossible to believe.

lot of bro action in here..

Quote from NIL8retail4uNme : I eat 2 dozen eggs a day. Yes 24 medium cooked eggs and my health according to my blood work is phenomenal. Try lifting.

Quote from ctsinc : I lift M,T,TH,F; cardio W; rock climbing/boarding/golf/tennis/jogging on Sat. It's hard to imagine eating 2doz a day. In fact, I really find that impossible to believe.

Extremes are generally the norm in the realm of bodybuilding.

4-5 whole eggs a couple of days out of the week for me.