Which is the cheapest most effective whey protein supplement?

[arbaazkhan]

I from India and i am just a student i don't earn anything so can't afford supplements such as ON whey isolate which costs around Rs 4600($100) for 5 lbs here in India. I am 5'7 138lbs right now.. (i was 110 a year ago :O ) . So i was looking for something cheap but effective.. my budget is really low Rs 1500- Rs2000 a month ($40-$45). I saw ON's Serious Mass 12lbs is quite cheap and i think i can afford it. But i am doubtful if it is really what i need because its a weight gainer and not protein supplement. i definitely wanna gain mass (no doubt) but at the same time i want to stay lean. I think i have 10 % body fat right now (calculated through various websites online..). I can slightly see my abs in the mirror. Anyways i want to gain size and at the same time i don't want to gain fat!I hate fat. What are my options? (stick to supplements while advising .. and not food )

[kevsworld]

Supplements aren't really all that important. If you can find a cost-effective protein powder, fine. But don't worry too much about it if you can't.

[snorkelman]

protein powder is no more "effective" at supplying you with quality protein to help you build lean mass than any other high quality protein source such as eggs, beef, poultry, fish, etc. Go to the nutrition forum
here --> http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13
Then…

[XII02]

There's no such thing as 'effectivity' in a whey/protein product. The best way to enjoy a protein product is by its taste and the cost-effectivity.

Recommended(must-trys): XF UP 2.0, Myofusion, Protean, Trutein, XF Arctic Lemonade, ON's White Chocolate is also unreal.

[Heluva]

can't afford supplement ? buy food, simple (unless food is more expensive than supplement).

[AMillane7]

Sci-Fit Pineapple Mango and XF Arctic Lemonade are my mainstays - amazing in water and a good change of pace from usual choc/vanilla type.

[arbaazkhan]

guys you are missing the point.. i wanna know if serious mass is what i need? i know i dont eat much.. i am effeminately not on calorie surplus .. which is almost essential for muscle gains.. and thats why i think serious mass could help me .. but... i think protein to carbs ratio of serious mass is 1:5 .. which means i will not be getting enough protein which is also a requirement .. what do i do now?

[Heluva]

weight gainers will never be better than food.
eat hard boiled eggs. 5 eggs around 375 cal, 30g protein.
eat chicken, eat rice (u r from india for god's sake).
why u need a gainer ?

[snorkelman]

guys you are missing the point.. i wanna know if serious mass is what i need? i know i dont eat much.. i am effeminately not on calorie surplus .. which is almost essential for muscle gains.. and thats why i think serious mass could help me .. but... i think protein to carbs ratio of serious mass is 1:5 .. which means i will not be getting enough protein which is also a requirement .. what do i do now?

So, are you choosing to not eat enough food to be in a calorie surplus? No matter what, the only way to be in a calorie surplus is if you use supplements?

If you must use supplements, then you still need to look at post #3 and calculate how many calories and grams of protein/carbs you need for the day. Then calculate how much of those you are getting from food/milk, and then select the type of protein powder that will help you reach those numbers.

Nobody hear will be able to tell you whether you need a mass gainer or just a cheap whey concentrate until you actually figure out your target calories and macros in grams.

[arbaazkhan]

Well i am willing to work on my diet (food) but 5 eggs as Heluva has suggested contains about 25 grams of fat.. now suppose i need X calories a day.. does it matter whether these calories come from carbs or fat?

[bigbenKC]

Sci-Fit Pineapple Mango and XF Arctic Lemonade are my mainstays - amazing in water and a good change of pace from usual choc/vanilla type.

Definitely the XF arctic lemonade....great stuff and even better when you start getting sick of choc or vanilla.

[senor_mortgage]

Well i am willing to work on my diet (food) but 5 eggs as Heluva has suggested contains about 25 grams of fat.. now suppose i need X calories a day.. does it matter whether these calories come from carbs or fat?

Read the damn sticky.

[arbaazkhan]

who cares about the taste?

Definitely the XF arctic lemonade....great stuff and even better when you start getting sick of choc or vanilla.

[Heluva]

Well i am willing to work on my diet (food) but 5 eggs as Heluva has suggested contains about 25 grams of fat.. now suppose i need X calories a day.. does it matter whether these calories come from carbs or fat?

in your case you should be hanging to every calorie u can put your hands on. fat in eggs is good fat, eat it and don't worry about it. and btw, eat A WHOLE EGG, not just whites.
now go here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13 and read read read read read ...

[prasanthsankarl]

I from India and i am just a student i don't earn anything so can't afford supplements such as ON whey isolate which costs around Rs 4600($100) for 5 lbs here in India. I am 5'7 138lbs right now.. (i was 110 a year ago :O ) . So i was looking for something cheap but effective.. my budget is really low Rs 1500- Rs2000 a month ($40-$45). I saw ON's Serious Mass 12lbs is quite cheap and i think i can afford it. But i am doubtful if it is really what i need because its a weight gainer and not protein supplement. i definitely wanna gain mass (no doubt) but at the same time i want to stay lean. I think i have 10 % body fat right now (calculated through various websites online..). I can slightly see my abs in the mirror. Anyways i want to gain size and at the same time i don't want to gain fat!I hate fat. What are my options? (stick to supplements while advising .. and not food )

bhai.....coz i am now in that kind of situation....you know that situation.....so please help me....i expect your quick reply

[Supersayian1997]

the answer youre looking for is british nutritions platinum standard whey protein but the problem is its currently out of production but according to my supplier they are going to start production very soon and btw milk is by far the cheapest source of protein in india if youre calorie intake agrees with it

[IndianBradPitt]

^ lol at these guys promoting.

[TheStarDK]

Elite whey been my stable for 2 years, best for the price hands down

[FLBrizzle]

You're around 140lbs.

Just eat more if you can't afford supplements.

In the states, $40 will get you about 30lbs of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast.

That'll give you an extra 30g of protein a day if you just eat a piece a day (and it's under 200 calories).

Problem solved.

[Praveenshiva786]

my budget is really low Rs 1500- Rs2000 a month ($40-$45).

Ultimate Nutrition Whey is Rs 2500-2800 for 2lbs...If u take that only as post workout shake then i think u can manage for more than a month....

ON Whey is Rs1600-1700 for 1lb...and u can manage it for 20-25 days...

[SwolenONE]

Do you want cheapest, or most effective? lol...

[3098]

So, I have been noticing that Whey Protein Supplements (specifically) are about 50-100% costlier in India than in the US, if you just covert the currencies. The cheapest Whey Blend brand here would make a single serving be around $1.50. Whereas, even on bb dot com, most brands have single servings ranging from $0.4 to $1. On the other hand, Soy protein, Creatine Mono are cheaper in India.

[kdrockskd]

Since most Whey are very costly in India due to Import duties, I did a lot of research knowing which is the cheapest yet the best.
ON Whey is no doubt the leader, but it doesn't tell the amount of amino acids it delivers in per serving, unlikely no one tells you this.

BUT... Ultimate Nutrition, founded in 1979, some 10 years prior to ON, tells you the exact amount of nutrients it delivers you in every stack, I was like yeah, this is something real.
Also, it gives about 25 gms of quality protein in 30 gm scoop, that's 1 gm higher than ON, also, you won't need to stack extra BCAA, Glutamine, etc with it coz its complete.

10 lbs of Ultimate Nutrition from the authenticated Indian retailer site cost 10199 and you can be sure of the Genuine product. ON on the other hand if you don't buy from the originial NUELIFE store, be prepared to get the Local stuff.

Try 10 LBs Prostar Ultimate Nutrition protein and stack it with Ultimate Nutrition Creatine, just 500 a bottle (5gm) and don't do the loading phase of it and cycle every 2 months.

[x007]

Since most Whey are very costly in India due to Import duties, I did a lot of research knowing which is the cheapest yet the best.
ON Whey is no doubt the leader, but it doesn't tell the amount of amino acids it delivers in per serving, unlikely no one tells you this.

BUT... Ultimate Nutrition, founded in 1979, some 10 years prior to ON, tells you the exact amount of nutrients it delivers you in every stack, I was like yeah, this is something real.
Also, it gives about 25 gms of quality protein in 30 gm scoop, that's 1 gm higher than ON, also, you won't need to stack extra BCAA, Glutamine, etc with it coz its complete.

10 lbs of Ultimate Nutrition from the authenticated Indian retailer site cost 10199 and you can be sure of the Genuine product. ON on the other hand if you don't buy from the originial NUELIFE store, be prepared to get the Local stuff.

Try 10 LBs Prostar Ultimate Nutrition protein and stack it with Ultimate Nutrition Creatine, just 500 a bottle (5gm) and don't do the loading phase of it and cycle every 2 months.

according to me ..instead of trying cheapest source of protein .. u shld to stick to natural protein source like milk and eggs... 4 eggs contain 24gm protein and a litre of milk contain around 30-35gms

bodybuilding(dot)com/fun/protein-power-times-two-the-value-of-milk-and-eggs(dot)html

[whatisbro]

Iihym

[ramanmathur]

GNC is the most effective whey protein supplement supplier all around the world.

Thanks
guardiannutrition.in

[asthakur]

I from India and i am just a student i don't earn anything so can't afford supplements such as ON whey isolate which costs around Rs 4600($100) for 5 lbs here in India. I am 5'7 138lbs right now.. (i was 110 a year ago :O ) . So i was looking for something cheap but effective.. my budget is really low Rs 1500- Rs2000 a month ($40-$45). I saw ON's Serious Mass 12lbs is quite cheap and i think i can afford it. But i am doubtful if it is really what i need because its a weight gainer and not protein supplement. i definitely wanna gain mass (no doubt) but at the same time i want to stay lean. I think i have 10 % body fat right now (calculated through various websites online..). I can slightly see my abs in the mirror. Anyways i want to gain size and at the same time i don't want to gain fat!I hate fat. What are my options? (stick to supplements while advising .. and not food )

buddy m too from what u think about devisco 80 this is good 1kg =1500-1600 and contain 25 gram of protien..

[asthakur]

buddy try devisco 80 .. 25 gram of protien in a scoop of 32 grm and price near about 15-16k ..me too a b.tech student

[McApplejuice]

I say worry about eating more meals before adding in a supplemental whey

[xLostxAngelx]

Judging from your picture, you might want to consider Universal Nutrition Gain Fast 3100. It's 2.5lbs for 11.52 or 19.50 for 5.1lbs—which is just absolutely phenomenal. You also shouldn't need more than 2 scoops, which should help to stretch it out farther.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/gain.html

It's also an amazingly comprehensive product, containing stand-alone aminos, a micronutrient array, metabolic optimizers, creatine monohydrate, anabolic gaining agents, and also a digestive enzyme complex to aid in the digestion and absorption of proteins and carbs. That last one is really important, and most protein supplements do not include this, so if you do get a different product, you'll definitely want to consider getting an enzyme supplement to aid in the digestion and absorption of your protein powder.


Universal Nutrition Milk & Egg protein is a really great second option. It's a very clean source of protein, contains a micronutrient array, and is just 12.95 for 21 servings.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/milkandegg.html

It doesn't include any of the other bonuses, but you can get them both and combine them for the same price as your average Muscle Milk 2lb container at the local grocery store for $20. That itself is yet another option available to you. Muscle Milk tends to be rather base line on their prices and their product is very fluffy and top notch.

One more thing you should be aware of, is that protein comes in three different primary forms. There is isolate, there is concentrate, and there is hydrolyzed. Each form has a distinct properties to them, that aid our dietary nutrition in different ways.

Isolate is a pure form of protein, that has been isolate from, and stripped of, all its macronutrient sub-fractions. This makes it a great type of protein to take before bed, giving you a full supply of pure protein without anything else to possibly weigh you down.

Concentrate is a raw form of protein, closest to whole foods, because it still contains all of its macronutrient sub-fractions (such as carbs and fats). This makes it a great protein to take before very heavy exercise, as well as a very great protein to take if you're trying to bulk up. Protein concentrate can help to give you a clean calorie surplus, that's needed to bulk up—yet given the complexity especially demands some digestive enzyme support.

Hydrolyzed protein is a form of protein, where the whole protein has been broken down into its amino acid counterparts through the processes of hydrolysis. In this process, a molecule of water is added to the protein compound, causing it to split and break apart. This process bypasses what our natural digestive process would do, making it a great protein to take pre-workout—in order to boost your protein consumption—without overstressing your digestive system. Hydrolyzed protein can be put straight to work, helping to aid in fueling the intensity of your exercise.

These are the basics you're going to want to familiarize yourself with before you start taking protein, because the dietary techniques that you use make a world of difference in the end.