Are there any good quality protein blends that don't have whey concentrate in it?

[oreyes08]

Trying to find a good protein blend to take at bedtime that has whey isolate, Micellar Casein, egg protein, and/or Milk protein in it. Absolutely no concentrates or soy protein in it. Do you know of any? Thanks for the feed back.

[poison]

There are many pure isolates, some pure caseins, and a few pure egg proteins. You could buy a casein and isolate and blend your own. There is also SAN Rawfusion, which contains none of the above: it's vegan, using artichoke, pea, and rice proteins. Awesome stuff!

[SwolenONE]

There are many pure isolates, some pure caseins, and a few pure egg proteins. You could buy a casein and isolate and blend your own. There is also SAN Rawfusion, which contains none of the above: it's vegan, using artichoke, pea, and rice proteins. Awesome stuff!

Ya Id recommend mixing casein and whey iso, most all blends utilize whey concentrate.

Xtreme's Ultra Peptide 2.0 is a whey iso/micellar casein mix

[poison]

Plus it's tasty as hell, every flavor.

[UncleWade]

Ultra Peptide 2.0 does sound about perfect for your needs, it's a 51/49 (percentage-wise) blend of micellar casein + whey protein isolate.

It's long been lauded as one of the most incredible protein products available and also includes some nice medium-chain triglycerides and other ingredients (it was designed to have similar macronutrients to a steak, IIRC). The flavoring systems of each flavor are very hard to beat for their respective categories.

[oreyes08]

Thanks for the feedback guys! All very good options. I hate to be that picky but due to a certain health condition I have to avoid certain ingredients. Sucks ass I know! I have to try to find products/protein as natural as possible without the use of artificial stuff.

[oreyes08]

Xtreme's Ultra Peptide 2.0 is a great recommendation!!! I just looked at the profile. Fairly priced too! I wish they had it in bigger sizes but if I have to buy 2 or 3 at one time then so be it. Plus I like how they list Casein FIRST then whey after that. Makes it perfect for bedtime. Thanks for your help!

[|ceman]

Xtreme's Ultra Peptide 2.0 is a great recommendation!!! I just looked at the profile. Fairly priced too! I wish they had it in bigger sizes but if I have to buy 2 or 3 at one time then so be it. Plus I like how they list Casein FIRST then whey after that. Makes it perfect for bedtime. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for the support and let us know which flavors you settle on.

[dansari]

I forgot where I read it, but there was some research that concluded that protein blends don't have any overall benefit for you compared to a single type - i.e. these slow-release caseins don't give any more benefit than cheaper whey isolate.

Personally I only stick to 100% whey isolate from Costco (Kaizen brand), but if I had the money I would certainly buy the Ultra Peptide 2.0 again, as it's the most delicious protein I've ever had.

[Diesel0022]

I forgot where I read it, but there was some research that concluded that protein blends don't have any overall benefit for you compared to a single type - i.e. these slow-release caseins don't give any more benefit than cheaper whey isolate.

Personally I only stick to 100% whey isolate from Costco (Kaizen brand), but if I had the money I would certainly buy the Ultra Peptide 2.0 again, as it's the most delicious protein I've ever had.

Actually there are studies showing Whey/Casein blends are ideal. Also, thank you for the kind words, Dave definitely put in a lot of time and effort into the flavoring of his protein products.


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[allieninja]

^ droppin knowledge bombs

[poison]

Thanks for the feedback guys! All very good options. I hate to be that picky but due to a certain health condition I have to avoid certain ingredients. Sucks ass I know! I have to try to find products/protein as natural as possible without the use of artificial stuff.

I stand by my previous recommendations, but if you want all natural, rawfusion is a killer option. They are non GMO, vegan, raw processed, and 100 percent natural, sweetened and flavored as well.

[oreyes08]

Thanks for the support and let us know which flavors you settle on.

Love the taste of cinnamon so without question Cinnamon Roll for sure!!! I put natural cinnamon in a lot of stuff (oatmeal, cottage cheese, protein shakes, etc.) Thanks for the reply!

[|ceman]

Love the taste of cinnamon so without question Cinnamon Roll for sure!!! I put natural cinnamon in a lot of stuff (oatmeal, cottage cheese, protein shakes, etc.) Thanks for the reply!

You will NOT be disappointed. Let us know how the first couple shakes are!