Which protein shake has the highest grams of protein per serving? I bought a tub of optimum nutrition pro complex which has 55g of protein per serving (the most i've ever seen in a protein drink), and was wondering if there are any other shakes out there with more protein?
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Thread: grams of protein per shake
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06-15-2002, 10:51 AM #1
grams of protein per shake
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06-15-2002, 10:54 AM #2
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06-15-2002, 11:01 AM #3
Re: grams of protein per shake
Originally posted by LS1muscle
Which protein shake has the highest grams of protein per serving? I bought a tub of optimum nutrition pro complex which has 55g of protein per serving (the most i've ever seen in a protein drink), and was wondering if there are any other shakes out there with more protein?
BTw, optimum pro complex is an excellent deal. Good choice.
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06-15-2002, 11:05 AM #4
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Nuclear nutrition has 80 grams per serving and 22 grams of glutamine. No stomach upset and i have a sensitive stomach.
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06-15-2002, 11:36 AM #5
Most protein shakes have similar amounts of protein just they require you to take more scoops then others. For example Nuclear Nutrition's Ultra-Pro 7 requires you to take 4 scoops in order for you to get 80 grams of protien. Where as Optimum nutritions 100% Whey says that 1 scoop will give you 21 grams of protein. So if you took 4 scoops of Optimum's you would get the same amount as 4 scoops of Ultra-Pro. I am guessing it is just a marketing technique these companies use so you think your getting more protein per serving.
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06-15-2002, 11:46 AM #6
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Yes, that is true, to an extent. I have tried optimum and 3 scoops my stomach couldn't handle, but i can handle 4 of ultra pro. Like i said though, after my accident and being in a chair, my stomach is nothing like it used to be. I also like the glutamine and i need to have a good tasting shake.
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06-15-2002, 02:42 PM #7
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06-15-2002, 04:53 PM #8
Re: grams of protein per shake
Originally posted by LS1muscle
Which protein shake has the highest grams of protein per serving? I bought a tub of optimum nutrition pro complex which has 55g of protein per serving (the most i've ever seen in a protein drink), and was wondering if there are any other shakes out there with more protein?Supplement Enthusiast
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06-15-2002, 06:31 PM #9
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06-15-2002, 07:01 PM #10
indeed i don't know why people stress so much about protein PER SERVING.
i would rather worry about percent of protein in a powder by weight, or by calories.
well another factor i can think of is how it mixes. some powders mix into very thin shake and some into very thick full-bodied one. for example Met-Rx SOY is VERY thick. if you want to use 3 scoops of it you might have to use 3 glasses and then you have no room in your stomach for anything else.
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06-15-2002, 07:11 PM #11
Most protein per serving.
Personally I think going above 60 is stretching it, and even that should be multi-source. Isopure is 50g of pure whey which is much for something that's absorbed in about half an hour, and I personally use Twinlab Fuel Plex which has 45g (got a box for $12 at GNC. Man I love surprise 75% off sales). As for the most, the already mentioned Ultra 7 stuff has 80g, which is definitely too much at once for my taste.
That said, I also don't rely overly much on protein shakes. I make sure to have at least one a day, yes, always after a workout and whatnot, but the rest of my protein I try to get from food, resorting to a shake only if I can't get it any other way. Because I'm leary of weight gainers (far too many carbs for me) as MRs, I try and get my calories from food. Also milk! Big Cat got me goin on milk and it's been more helpful than anything. That's a factor in protein per serving. 12 oz of milk will ad yet another 15g of protein. Make that a full two cups and that Ultra 7 suddenly has 100g of protein. All at once. Woo. Hell, throw in some eggs and some cheese and you're climbing up on all you need for the entire day.
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06-16-2002, 01:37 AM #12
Re: grams of protein per shake
Originally posted by LS1muscle
Which protein shake has the highest grams of protein per serving? I bought a tub of optimum nutrition pro complex which has 55g of protein per serving (the most i've ever seen in a protein drink), and was wondering if there are any other shakes out there with more protein?
55 gms is perfect for a big shake, and Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex is one of the very best proteins money can buy, Why look any further?
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06-16-2002, 05:04 AM #13
The key is to find out how much your body can handle at one time. Everyone is different in that regard. As a rule of thumb when using whey alone stick to smaller shakes and drink them more often. Try to avoid taking more than 30 grams at a clip because your body will end up oxidizing much of it for energy. When using a blend it is normally okay to go to more grams per shake. I use a blended protein and can handle upwards of 60-70 grams at a clip with no problems. Any of the commercial blended protein mentioned in this post are good, or you could make your own really doesn't matter.
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06-16-2002, 05:20 AM #14Originally posted by TPRES
The key is to find out how much your body can handle at one time. Everyone is different in that regard. As a rule of thumb when using whey alone stick to smaller shakes and drink them more often. Try to avoid taking more than 30 grams at a clip because your body will end up oxidizing much of it for energy. When using a blend it is normally okay to go to more grams per shake. I use a blended protein and can handle upwards of 60-70 grams at a clip with no problems. Any of the commercial blended protein mentioned in this post are good, or you could make your own really doesn't matter.Supplement Enthusiast
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06-16-2002, 08:09 AM #15
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Everybody is different and there are factors like bodyweight that come into play as well. At 220+, I find 80(sometimes 90 with milk) works well for me. Definitely go with a blend.
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06-16-2002, 09:58 AM #16Originally posted by parapete
Everybody is different and there are factors like bodyweight that come into play as well. At 220+, I find 80(sometimes 90 with milk) works well for me. Definitely go with a blend.
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06-16-2002, 10:01 AM #17
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06-16-2002, 11:35 AM #20Originally posted by LS1muscle
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06-16-2002, 12:02 PM #21
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I drink around 1.5 to 2 gallons of water a day, plus due to my accident, i get a kidney scan every year. I like to consume up to 400 grams of protein a day, but i also go through periods where i consume 100 grams a day and even less sometimes. I cycle it with my training intensity. Works for me so far and no probs with the kidneys. I also take cranberry extract to prevent UTI's everyday.
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