Miscellaneous supplement discussions (supps from bb.com)

[EntropyIncrease]

Anyone try out the cinnamon roll myo yet? I have two tubs at my apt that Im going to try when I get home tomorrow.

[sloop]

Anyone try out the cinnamon roll myo yet? I have two tubs at my apt that Im going to try when I get home tomorrow.

Someone just posted in the review forum, n00b.

My own properly formulated emphasis added.

Taste: 5/10
The most important factor for most people when buying a protein is taste. The grams of protein, amino break down, calorie count, or any other macro means nothing if you can not down the protein. Gaspari Nutrition's previous Myofusion was one of my favourite tasting proteins around. I looked forward to drinking it. However, with the probiotic cinnamon roll it just wasn't great. It wasn't horrible however. It tasted fake, I don't know how else to describe it. I also have a 5lb tub of Truteins cinnabon protein, and I plan on sticking with Trutein.

[D3Baseball]

ruh roh

[EntropyIncrease]

oh well. one thing I cant complain about is bb.com's return policy. if the 1st one sucks, the 2nd goes back.

[dbone1026]

Definitely interested to try, I am having one sent to me by Gaspari. Never tried other CinnRoll Protein Shakes to have a point of comparison

[TMac26]

Use UP 2.0. Never worry about taste.


In b4 "but the macros"

[justfive]

Use UP 2.0. Never worry about taste.


In b4 "but the macros"

I think UP 2.0 is the living proof of the idea that protein price increases in the future will not deter people from purchasing protein products.

In the UK it costs the equivalent of 42$ for a 2lbs tub.

[sloop]

I think UP 2.0 is the living proof of the idea that protein price increases in the future will not deter people from purchasing protein products.

In the UK it costs the equivalent of 42$ for a 2lbs tub.

Ouch $1.75 per scoop!

[Tyler44]

I think UP 2.0 is the living proof of the idea that protein price increases in the future will not deter people from purchasing protein products.

In the UK it costs the equivalent of 42$ for a 2lbs tub.

UK, y u so pricey


I finally get to try Craze. Should be on my doorstep tomorrow afternoon.

[dbone1026]

UK, y u so pricey


I finally get to try Craze. Should be on my doorstep tomorrow afternoon.

Interested to hear how you like. I have had very good results with, but seems to be hit or miss by each person

[antihero]

Use UP 2.0. Never worry about taste.


In b4 "but the macros"

I didn't like UP cinnaroll (actually dumped half the shake away). Kind of tempted to try other brands, but concerned I won't like those either.

[Tyler44]

Interested to hear how you like. I have had very good results with, but seems to be hit or miss by each person

I am as well. While Ive also heard both, a buddy of mine has reported his workouts suffering recently and he believes it is the culprit. And some report it being the best thing theyve ever used.

Also, and only because it was free to me, I have cinnabon trutein coming as well. Figured Id give trutein an honest shot, and being free I cant complain about the pricing.

We will see.

[D3Baseball]

I didn't like UP cinnaroll (actually dumped half the shake away). Kind of tempted to try other brands, but concerned I won't like those either.

I'd bet that the $1.50 to get a Trutein sample would be worth it.

[DASBUNKER]

I didn't like UP cinnaroll (actually dumped half the shake away). Kind of tempted to try other brands, but concerned I won't like those either.

lawd blasphemy!,, i have TT cinnabun coming my way as well.. XF was a bit too sweet but did the best proats evah..

[EntropyIncrease]

well I gotz up 2.0 coming anyway, just wanted an alternative to cinnamon roll that wasnt trutein.

like I said, at least I can always return it.

also inb4 are craze hospital visits covered under my insurance?

[justfive]

what Im most interested is which one of these two threads will reign supreme in these times of uncertainty.

By the way, no trutein up here. Choice is quite easy when it comes to protein = Old myofusion. If the new one is worse then XF or 2.0 if cash is flowing

[antihero]

I'd bet that the $1.50 to get a Trutein sample would be worth it.

I'd bet that I won't buy the sample.

[antihero]

lawd blasphemy!,, i have TT cinnabun coming my way as well.. XF was a bit too sweet but did the best proats evah..

Loved many other flavors of UP, just hated CR. LCP was pretty dam tasty though.

[EntropyIncrease]

what Im most interested is which one of these two threads will reign supreme in these times of uncertainty.

By the way, no trutein up here. Choice is quite easy when it comes to protein = Old myofusion. If the new one is worse then XF or 2.0 if cash is flowing

the other one not only got a head start on me, it also hinted towards being the new hangout.

I think I got it with the coolface though.

[DASBUNKER]

Use UP 2.0. Never worry about taste.


In b4 "but the macros"

honest question here.. i know theyre different type of blends.. but how did TNS came up with this awesome (or so they say) tasting trutein protonz with the macros it has, when XF seemed to have a rough time flavoring UP and keeping reasonable good macros and they're no noobs at it.. then out of nothing comes TNS with truteins magical macros and taste?.. mmmmmmmmmmmhhhhhhh

same with protean... people say its good tasting... and if you look at the macros they look very different to trutein..

[EntropyIncrease]

up 2.0 is a meal replacement more than a straight protein. that's why there's up whey

its macros and even the additional creatine serve to emulate a red meat (minus the carbs)

didnt you watch my review of all the up 2.0 flavors???

[DASBUNKER]

up 2.0 is a meal replacement more than a straight protein. that's why there's up whey

its macros and even the additional creatine serve to emulate a red meat (minus the carbs)

didnt you watch my review of all the up 2.0 flavors???

mmmhh nope.. i dont think UP is targeted as a MR, other than protein and high cals it has nothing in there that might replace a meal.. its a good protein but the macros are most likely the result of the flavoring.. perhaps 22g protein 120cals was not possible to achieve for that UP taste?.. and seems fishy to me how TNS did it.. look at protean profile for another example

[dbone1026]

Just picked up some iForce HeartHelp and Ultima.

Debating whether or not to pick up the Sting Ray @ bb.com to help with front squats (bar keeps rolling down my shoulder)

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/adfit/sting.html

[TMac26]

Look at the sources. Up 2.0 has whey isolate and micelluar casein. The calories come from the encapsulated sunflower oil.

Truteen uses most milk protein concentrate and milk protein isolate.

Now a more comparable would be UP 1.0

honest question here.. i know theyre different type of blends.. but how did TNS came up with this awesome (or so they say) tasting trutein protonz with the macros it has, when XF seemed to have a rough time flavoring UP and keeping reasonable good macros and they're no noobs at it.. then out of nothing comes TNS with truteins magical macros and taste?.. mmmmmmmmmmmhhhhhhh

same with protean... people say its good tasting... and if you look at the macros they look very different to trutein..

[Black_Label]

The big question, how does the Gold Standard compare?!

[DASBUNKER]

Look at the sources. Up 2.0 has whey isolate and micelluar casein. The calories come from the encapsulated sunflower oil.

Truteen uses most milk protein concentrate and milk protein isolate.

Now a more comparable would be UP 1.0

mmmhhh i see.. if the type of proteins is what makes the difference, how about protean.. cant remember how the blend looked like and dont know first hand if it really tastes good.. only that its close to calories to trutein... but still has double the fats and cholesterol than TT claims, even with the nucleotides and omega 3 of it.

[EntropyIncrease]

mmmhh nope.. i dont think UP is targeted as a MR, other than protein and high cals it has nothing in there that might replace a meal.. its a good protein but the macros are most likely the result of the flavoring.. perhaps 22g protein 120cals was not possible to achieve for that UP taste?.. and seems fishy to me how TNS did it.. look at protean profile for another example

[neddo]

Just picked up some iForce HeartHelp and Ultima.

Debating whether or not to pick up the Sting Ray @ bb.com to help with front squats (bar keeps rolling down my shoulder)

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/adfit/sting.html

I'm iffy on the HeartHelp, tbh. Flaxseed (food) and fish oil will do what it claims (at a glance). But I'm going to look into it more, and don't mean to knock iForce down a peg or anything, as I'm a believer after trying HemaVol for my chesticle workout yestermorn. thumbsup

[Tyler44]

mmmhh nope.. i dont think UP is targeted as a MR, other than protein and high cals it has nothing in there that might replace a meal.. its a good protein but the macros are most likely the result of the flavoring.. perhaps 22g protein 120cals was not possible to achieve for that UP taste?.. and seems fishy to me how TNS did it.. look at protean profile for another example

Up2.0 is technically a casein/MRP. Its profile is that way because it is designed to be that way, plain and simple.


You do realize that XF offers UP whey as well right? It has great macros for everyone wanting as few fats/carbs as possible.

[UncleWade]

This.

Up2.0 is technically a casein/MRP. Its profile is that way because it is designed to be that way, plain and simple.


You do realize that XF offers UP whey as well right? It has great macros for everyone wanting as few fats/carbs as possible.

That.

It is my understanding that UP2.0 was purposefully designed to be a complete meal replacement with a quality protein blend (51% micellar casein, 49% whey isolate) and health fats in addition to an amount of creatine monohydrate that might emulate the ingestion of red meat such as a steak (414mg).

It was designed with this purpose in mind; the flavoring system doesn't significant affect the macronutrient profile compared to the actual design of the product.

Take a look at Ultra Peptide Whey, which is also awesome-tasting (particularly, IMHO, the Arctic Lemonade and Mochachhino) but has a profile that matches almost all other wheys on the market.