Natural Protein Supplement

[xxAnimalxx]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for an effective protein supplement that doesn't contain aspatame, sucralose or any other artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[rick00001967]

opyimum nutrition makes some "natural" whey and casein formulas. not sure it is what you are lookin for but......

[kanderson17]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for an effective protein supplement that doesn't contain aspatame, sucralose or any other artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Now whey protein isolate unflavored

[xxAnimalxx]

I'm looking for something to take in the morning as well as post and pre work out.

[kanderson17]

The Now whey protein isolate unflavored will work.

[kEEnan6]

The Now whey protein isolate unflavored will work.

Agree

[thankschub]

ON 100% Any Whey works well for me.

[Sixpack]

We have all of our "Natural Line" out here on BB.com

[rick00001967]

We have all of our "Natural Line" out here on BB.com

i started a thread looking for info on the natural protein you offer. did not get much help. give me your sales pitch.
i use 100% casein and 100% whey right now. what are the pluses and minus`s if i was to switch to the natural line.

[Murr1525]

The only plus is if you feel the artificial chemicals are unsafe, or at least dont want them.

Otherwise, the products will act the same in your body.

[rick00001967]

how about taste, mixability etc.

and i don`t think the formulas are the same. i`ll have to look.

[CarpeDiem89]

how about taste, mixability etc.

and i don`t think the formulas are the same. i`ll have to look.

I recently just switched to the natural casein. It's a lot thicker so you gotta mix it more. And there is only 2 flavors to choose from so I went the chocolate route... if you mix it with milk it actually tastes pretty good. If you want to compare them you can always just open up 2 bb.com windows and have 100% casein/100% natural casein side by side. If I can remember...i think the natural casein has like 3 or 4g of carbs more but 9g of BCAAs.

[Murr1525]

The Natural Pro Complex vanilla seems pretty solid, tastes good, mixes well. I cant see the 100% Whey being far off.

[Swamp Dog]

ON 100% Natural Whey Natural Chocolate tastes better to me than ON 100% Whey. No artificial flavors, ix-nay on aspertame and the like.
It's the best sales pitch I have. I only use chocolate flavor on anything I get, so I have no idea about the other flavors.

Here, I'll make it even easier for you.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/natwhey.html

Tell them Swamp Dog sent you.

[xxAnimalxx]

Ok so my thread was completely hijacked. Can someone suggest a protein supplement that doesn't have any artificial flavors or sweeteners? Unflavored protein powder seems like a good option but what companies make them? Aside from NOW, who I read has recalled most of their shakes due to salmonella contamination.

[Murr1525]

Its not hijacked at all... The Natural ON products being discussed are things you may be interested in.

[joen270]

jizm

[rick00001967]

Ok so my thread was completely hijacked. Can someone suggest a protein supplement that doesn't have any artificial flavors or sweeteners? Unflavored protein powder seems like a good option but what companies make them? Aside from NOW, who I read has recalled most of their shakes due to salmonella contamination.

no hijack intended. as stated above.....the on natural line was something i thought was completely relevant to what you wanted. sorry.

[Swamp Dog]

Ok so my thread was completely hijacked. Can someone suggest a protein supplement that doesn't have any artificial flavors or sweeteners? Unflavored protein powder seems like a good option but what companies make them? Aside from NOW, who I read has recalled most of their shakes due to salmonella contamination.

opyimum nutrition makes some "natural" whey and casein formulas. not sure it is what you are lookin for but......

Now whey protein isolate unflavored

ON 100% Any Whey works well for me.

We have all of our "Natural Line" out here on BB.com

The Natural Pro Complex vanilla seems pretty solid, tastes good, mixes well. I cant see the 100% Whey being far off.

ON 100% Natural Whey Natural Chocolate tastes better to me than ON 100% Whey. No artificial flavors, ix-nay on aspertame and the like.
It's the best sales pitch I have. I only use chocolate flavor on anything I get, so I have no idea about the other flavors.

Here, I'll make it even easier for you.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/natwhey.html

Tell them Swamp Dog sent you.

Dude, what else do you want from us?

[xxAnimalxx]

Dude, what else do you want from us?

NATURAL ON 100% protein contains STAVIA which has been known to cause side effects. It is unproven as a safe substitute. Which is why I'm asking if anyone knows of an unflavored protein powder other than NOW. Thanks again.

[ZDub212]

NATURAL ON 100% protein contains STAVIA which has been known to cause side effects. It is unproven as a safe substitute. Which is why I'm asking if anyone knows of an unflavored protein powder other than NOW. Thanks again.

Can you please post scientific data supporting your statement that stevia has been known to cause side effects and is an unproven ingredient?

Look at Biochem as they have proteins with no sweeteners, and http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/oatsandwhey.html also has none.

[xxAnimalxx]

[QUOTE=ZDub212;357046581]Can you please post scientific data supporting your statement that stevia has been known to cause side effects and is an unproven ingredient?

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I've had conversations with chemists at a leading university.

There's a reason why the FDA hasn't approved Stevia. Thanks for the BioChem link. I'll check it out.

[Swamp Dog]

NATURAL ON 100% protein contains STAVIA which has been known to cause side effects. It is unproven as a safe substitute. Which is why I'm asking if anyone knows of an unflavored protein powder other than NOW. Thanks again.

That's news...
What kind of side effects you talking about?
I mean am I gonna die from it or will it cause a rash?
Hair loss, decrease in bone density? Colon perforation?
I gotta know.

[ZDub212]

[QUOTE=xxAnimalxx;357069091]

Can you please post scientific data supporting your statement that stevia has been known to cause side effects and is an unproven ingredient?

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I've had conversations with chemists at a leading university.

There's a reason why the FDA hasn't approved Stevia. Thanks for the BioChem link. I'll check it out.

No problem. The ON Oats & Whey also has no Stevia.

But conversations with chemists? I'm sorry, nothing's been proven yet. And stevia is in tons of drinks that are sold in stores...such as Sobe Life Water...so it has been approved.

That's news...
What kind of side effects you talking about?
I mean am I gonna die from it or will it cause a rash?
Hair loss, decrease in bone density? Colon perforation?
I gotta know.

Calm down, nothing's been proven.

[Swamp Dog]

I've had conversations with chemists at a leading university.

There's a reason why the FDA hasn't approved Stevia. Thanks for the BioChem link. I'll check it out.

Listen, I'm not joking. You have talked to "chemists", you have information on this. Don't make inflammatory statements about side effects if you're not willing to share what those side effects are.

Calm down, nothing's been proven.

That's exactly the point I was making.

[xxAnimalxx]

Listen, I'm not joking. You have talked to "chemists", you have information on this. Don't make inflammatory statements about side effects if you're not willing to share what those side effects are.



That's exactly the point I was making.

You should've sent me a PM if you wanted to get an answer to your question instead of whining on this thread. Do your research.

In 1991, the FDA labeled stevia as an "unsafe food additive" and restricted its import. The FDA's stated reason was "toxicological information on stevia does not demonstrate its safety." But after some heavy lobbying, Stevia was later approved. Stevia remained banned until after the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act forced the FDA in 1995 to revise its stance to permit stevia to be used as a dietary supplement, although not as a food additive — a position that stevia proponents regard as contradictory because it simultaneously labels stevia as safe and unsafe, depending on how it is sold.

The European Union also banned Stevia in 1999 due to the mutagenic effect it had on animals during a study. Stevia is also banned in Singapore and Hong Kong.

To those who think Stevia is safe to use now I ask: tobacco has been approved by the FDA as well, do you think tobacco is good for you too?

Here is some information compiled from these studies:

Stevioside “seems to affect the male reproductive organ system,” European scientists concluded. When male rats were fed high doses of stevioside for 22 months, sperm production was reduced, the weight of seminal vesicles (which produce seminal fluid) declined, and there was an increase in cell proliferation in their testicles, which could cause infertility or other problems.1 And when female hamsters were fed large amounts of a derivative of stevioside called steviol, they had fewer and smaller offspring.2

In the laboratory, steviol can be converted into a mutagenic compound, which may promote cancer by causing mutations in the cells’ genetic material (DNA). Furthermore, heavy amounts of stevioside can interfere with the absorption of carbohydrates in animals and disrupt the conversion of food into energy within cells. “This may be of particular concern for children,” says one scientist.

[Blindead]

NATURAL ON 100% protein contains STAVIA which has been known to cause side effects. It is unproven as a safe substitute. Which is why I'm asking if anyone knows of an unflavored protein powder other than NOW. Thanks again.

every single non nutritive sweetener causes sides because to test the safety they give people absurdly high doses. although i give you props for not being an idiot and saying "stevia is perfectly safe cuz its natural!!!11" even if your fear is misplaced.

[Swamp Dog]

You should've sent me a PM if you wanted to get an answer to your question instead of whining on this thread. Do your research.

So, I was whining because you made a claim and decided not to back it up? Why should I have sent a PM when it was in your interest to make the case? If you are so concerned about stevia's side-effects wouldn't you want all of your friends here to know about this dangerous additive?

I did my research and found nothing of substance, I was truly interested in what your chemist friends had to say.
I agree that FDA approval (and consequently disapproval) means little.

[rick00001967]

can someone explain how something can be approved for a supplement additive but not approved as a food additive. what am i missing ???? makes no sense to me.

[ksheab]

stevia is a common herb that has been used for CENTURIES in other parts of the world without any ill effects.

the reason it has some so-called negative issues associated with it is because of our CORRUPT F.D.A.

it is pure greed and politics: stevia is a cheap and safe and effective alternative to the fda's unsafe artificial sweeteners. therefore, stevia becomes a threat to those desiring grants and patents.

the fda is one of the most evil and corrupt organizations on this planet. another perfect example is ma huang (ephedra.)

oh, btw, Supplement Direct's 19.99 5lb. natural whey protein is a perfect neutral-tasting protein.