***What is the best Whey Protein Isolate supplement from these and why?***

[BlaZInTeg94]

First off, I decided I wanted to go with the Isolate form of Whey Protein because I am lactose intolerant, to an extent. Obviously I just want opinions because there is no FACT to this question. But from your own experience, what is the best Whey Protein Isolate for me to take from the ones listed below? And if there are any others you might recommend over these, please let me know what they are and why. Thank you in advance for your help, it is greatly appreciated!

1. Muscle Gauge Pure Whey Protein Isolate

2. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein

3. All the Whey Fat-Free Whey Protein Isolate

4. NOW Whey Protein Isolate

5. Scivation Whey Protein


I believe both #2 and #5 arent complete Isolate proteins, though I am not entirely sure, but have added them because I hear they are also very good.

[thebigmrclean]

Ultimate Nutrition Isopreme is one I have personally tried and see good results with. Also has a pretty good price.

[BlaZInTeg94]

I need MANY more opinions and reviews to make an informed decision. Please bodybuilding.com help me out!!!

[eldawg]

I believe that NOW Whey Isolate is the only 100% Cross-Flow Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate product in your list. That would be my choice.

[sloop]

Dymatize Elite Whey Isolate smooth banana is the best tasting protein I've ever had.

[RkyMtnHi]

2. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein

5. Scivation Whey Protein


I believe both #2 and #5 arent complete Isolate proteins, though I am not entirely sure, but have added them because I hear they are also very good.

That is correct - #2 and #5 are blends of whey isolate and whey concentrate.

[seanb1979]

i ordered some recently from musclefeast.com... the profile looks great

[Gbinkster]

im a lil lactose intolerant. So i want to drink isolate fruit flavors since they taste good using water. I seen dymatize iso-100 seemed to be a popular choice at around $55 for a 5lbs. But i see that option is discontinued. Anyone know of a good 5lb fruit isolate at a similar price?

[Gbinkster]

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[NeedToFlexMore]

First off, I decided I wanted to go with the Isolate form of Whey Protein because I am lactose intolerant, to an extent. Obviously I just want opinions because there is no FACT to this question. But from your own experience, what is the best Whey Protein Isolate for me to take from the ones listed below? And if there are any others you might recommend over these, please let me know what they are and why. Thank you in advance for your help, it is greatly appreciated!

1. Muscle Gauge Pure Whey Protein Isolate

2. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein

3. All the Whey Fat-Free Whey Protein Isolate

4. NOW Whey Protein Isolate

5. Scivation Whey Protein


I believe both #2 and #5 arent complete Isolate proteins, though I am not entirely sure, but have added them because I hear they are also very good.

I'm lactose intolerant too and having good results with Dymatize Elite.

I used BioX Whey Power Isolate twice. Got a good deal on it, and was delicious and gut friendly

[mobikwa]

I go to Muscle Gauge for all of my sand needs.

[RyanAlvarez87]

Dymatize ISO 100.
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[Gbinkster]

I go to Muscle Gauge for all of my sand needs.

i checked muscle gauge 's isolate . its a good price 5 lbs $61 and another brand of 5lb for $44 which are both good prices. But they only have cake batter, chocolate, cinamon bun, ice cream sandwhich , strawberry n vanilla. Im looking only for a FRUIT flavor.

[Gbinkster]

Dymatize ISO 100.
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at the PLANET, a 5lb of Fuzzy Navel by Dymatize iso-100 was $59.95. but that size is discontinued

[mobikwa]

i checked muscle gauge 's isolate . its a good price 5 lbs $61 and another brand of 5lb for $44 which are both good prices. But they only have cake batter, chocolate, cinamon bun, ice cream sandwhich , strawberry n vanilla. Im looking only for a FRUIT flavor.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...4463241&page=1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...7804773&page=1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...3739943&page=1

I said that I go to MGN for all of my SAND needs, not my whey needs.

[InfinityFtnss]

regardless which protein you are buying, you wanna make sure that the filtering process has been done NOT through ion exchange. Read my article about it, it should help you to choose a quality product without throwing your money away.

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How to Choose Your Protein Powder, Without Throwing Your Money Down the Drain

How many times have you heard that protein is an essential part of a healthy diet? Personally, I stumble into this phrase almost every day and preach it myself, when I work with my clients. The importance of consuming at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass cannot be overlooked. Meats, fish, eggs, dairy are amazing sources of this essential nutrient. However, these sources are not always as accessable as we want them to be. This is when protein powders come into play. Protein shakes have gained a great popularity due to their convenience and fast rates of absorption. Downing a protein shake along with some simple carbs post workout kickstarts the anabolic process in the body, promoting rebuilding of the damaged muscle tissue making sure that you get a full benefit from the time spent at the gym. However, going to a supplement store can make your head spin from the available kinds, brands and flavors available today. Which one to choose? In Part 1 I will talk about the two most popular kinds of protein; casein and whey (isolate and hydrolized). Part 2 of this article will talk more about rice, hemp, soy and other kinds of protein powders.




Casein:




Protein contained in milk is divided into 80% casein and 20% whey. During the manufacturing of cheese whey is separated from casein. Casein is a very natural form of protein and is not denatured during the manufacturing in any way. It is rich in naturally occuring vitamins and minerals. The slow absorption of casein makes it an amazing protein source right before bed, as it will feed your muscles, during the most catabolic time of the day – when you are asleep.




Whey:




Whey protein has the fastest rate of absorption and is great to supplement with right after the workout, when the muscles are depleted and are in need for an immediate refuel. Unlike casein, the extraction of whey is far more complex and versatile. In fact, the method used in extracting whey can determine its quality. Originally, whey contains fat and lactose from the milk that are separated from it during the filtration process. There are two types of whey filtration: 1) micro filtration ion exchange and 2) ion exchange. Let's take a look at both of these methods:




Micro filtration:

Whey is pushed through a membrane that filters protein from the lactose and fat. This is achieved based on the size of the membrane's pores that is suited to the size of the protein molecules. This method is much more sparing that the ion exchange process and does not cause damage to the protein.




Ion exchange:

During this process, whey protein is mixed with battery acid (yes the one that's in the batteries of your remote control) and salt water. An electric charge is then let throught the mixture making the protein to separate and attach itself to the vessel of the electric charge. It is then collected and this is how whey protein is made. However, the acidity of the filtering mix can damage some of the proteins that are responsible for boosting immune system, healthy digestion, calcium absorption and antiviral processes. Furthermore, during this process a large amounts of essential amino acids are destroyed along with the proteins that are responsible for preventing cancer.

The ion exchange process damages many of the good qualities of whey protein, but the main advantage of this method is that the end product results in lower carb and fat concentration and may contain a bit more of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). I also results in higher sodium content than whey concentrate (whey protein with less than 85% protein concentration per gram). The easiest way to identify whether or not your whey protein had undergone such process is to look at the ratio between sodium and potassium. Higher sodium generally means that ion exchange had been used (Protein Methods by Bollag).




In other words, be careful when choosing a protein powder. Read the nutritional value label and make sure that the sodium content is low. Don't waste your money on whey that has been extracted via ion exchange, as you will just pay for a partially damaged product.

[mrbaker3]

regardless which protein you are buying, you wanna make sure that the filtering process has been done NOT through ion exchange. Read my article about it, it should help you to choose a quality product without throwing your money away.

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How to Choose Your Protein Powder, Without Throwing Your Money Down the Drain

How many times have you heard that protein is an essential part of a healthy diet? Personally, I stumble into this phrase almost every day and preach it myself, when I work with my clients. The importance of consuming at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass cannot be overlooked. Meats, fish, eggs, dairy are amazing sources of this essential nutrient. However, these sources are not always as accessable as we want them to be. This is when protein powders come into play. Protein shakes have gained a great popularity due to their convenience and fast rates of absorption. Downing a protein shake along with some simple carbs post workout kickstarts the anabolic process in the body, promoting rebuilding of the damaged muscle tissue making sure that you get a full benefit from the time spent at the gym. However, going to a supplement store can make your head spin from the available kinds, brands and flavors available today. Which one to choose? In Part 1 I will talk about the two most popular kinds of protein; casein and whey (isolate and hydrolized). Part 2 of this article will talk more about rice, hemp, soy and other kinds of protein powders.




Casein:




Protein contained in milk is divided into 80% casein and 20% whey. During the manufacturing of cheese whey is separated from casein. Casein is a very natural form of protein and is not denatured during the manufacturing in any way. It is rich in naturally occuring vitamins and minerals. The slow absorption of casein makes it an amazing protein source right before bed, as it will feed your muscles, during the most catabolic time of the day – when you are asleep.




Whey:




Whey protein has the fastest rate of absorption and is great to supplement with right after the workout, when the muscles are depleted and are in need for an immediate refuel. Unlike casein, the extraction of whey is far more complex and versatile. In fact, the method used in extracting whey can determine its quality. Originally, whey contains fat and lactose from the milk that are separated from it during the filtration process. There are two types of whey filtration: 1) micro filtration ion exchange and 2) ion exchange. Let's take a look at both of these methods:




Micro filtration:

Whey is pushed through a membrane that filters protein from the lactose and fat. This is achieved based on the size of the membrane's pores that is suited to the size of the protein molecules. This method is much more sparing that the ion exchange process and does not cause damage to the protein.




Ion exchange:

During this process, whey protein is mixed with battery acid (yes the one that's in the batteries of your remote control) and salt water. An electric charge is then let throught the mixture making the protein to separate and attach itself to the vessel of the electric charge. It is then collected and this is how whey protein is made. However, the acidity of the filtering mix can damage some of the proteins that are responsible for boosting immune system, healthy digestion, calcium absorption and antiviral processes. Furthermore, during this process a large amounts of essential amino acids are destroyed along with the proteins that are responsible for preventing cancer.

The ion exchange process damages many of the good qualities of whey protein, but the main advantage of this method is that the end product results in lower carb and fat concentration and may contain a bit more of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). I also results in higher sodium content than whey concentrate (whey protein with less than 85% protein concentration per gram). The easiest way to identify whether or not your whey protein had undergone such process is to look at the ratio between sodium and potassium. Higher sodium generally means that ion exchange had been used (Protein Methods by Bollag).




In other words, be careful when choosing a protein powder. Read the nutritional value label and make sure that the sodium content is low. Don't waste your money on whey that has been extracted via ion exchange, as you will just pay for a partially damaged product.

So when you say "your article" you mean "your copy/paste job", right?

And saying battery acid instead of hydrochloric acid is a nice attempt at fear-mongering. Your body naturally produces hydrochloric acid in your stomach, so using that as a concern for the ion exchange is pretty stupid. Your other issues with the ion exchange are pretty valid, but saying that the process mixes whey protein with battery acid nearly ruins your credibility.

[InfinityFtnss]

So when you say "your article" you mean "your copy/paste job", right?

And saying battery acid instead of hydrochloric acid is a nice attempt at fear-mongering. Your body naturally produces hydrochloric acid in your stomach, so using that as a concern for the ion exchange is pretty stupid. Your other issues with the ion exchange are pretty valid, but saying that the process mixes whey protein with battery acid nearly ruins your credibility.

LOL fear mongering isn't what I am really after, you should really cool your jets about it. I decided to use the term "battery acid" instead of hydrochloric acid coming from the assumption that people who may not be as comfortable with chemical terminology, as of course you are, will be more comfortable with the term "battery acid".

As for my "copy/paste job", I am very proud of it. I have tried to include the link to my blog, from which this article is originally from, but due this is my first post it didn't let me.

I hope my response, has settled you down a bit and that others will find my article helpful. Have a good read!

[Gbinkster]

what do u guys think of dymatize 1s0-100 pina colada flavor? they sell a 5lb here for $67 plus probably like $6 for shipping.. so $73 total for a 5 lb. That turns out to $14 per lb. Ive had syntrax nectar which was $30 for 2 lb( i heard bout the lawsuit, but i bought it like 2 -3 yrs ago ) . Bsides, the nectar flavor were really good. Do u guys think the dymatize iso-100 pina colada is any good?

[Gbinkster]

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