Comments on: Protein Supplements: All You Need To Know

By: Daverino

Daverino — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:21:18 +0000

Thank you Lauren, I really appreciate this information. I am getting back into shape and simple sound advice like this is wonderful. I enjoy your blogs especially the posts that discuss that offer simple (no machines) exercises for strength and mobility/felxibility. Keep it up.
-Daverino

By: Mark Konen

Mark Konen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:44:54 +0000

I agree with you on the BCAA’s. They do provide an extra edge when you need them in competition. For me, they seem to kick in during the final quarter of the event. I am able to maintain even through the fatigue. I use them for recovery in bulk form. The pills, IMO are a waste of money.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:59:19 +0000

Hi Bilal,

Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I don’t have any product to recommend. Any whey protein isolate will be more than adequate, and generally just depends on your taste preference. Whey protein isolate will generally have everything you need in it. Actually right now I am using a local German brand one, just depends on where you are and your taste preferences. But… check out this article, might give you more things to consider. They discuss quite a few different protein brands. Sorry I couldn’t help you directly!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topicoftheweek15.htm

By: Bilal

Bilal — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:25:57 +0000

Lauren, love your site, happened to stumble upon it one day, have been checking into it daily.

Wanted to know if there are any brands or protein supplements, preferrably whey type that you recommend?

thanks, keep up the great work.

By: Jason M Struck

Jason M Struck — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:08:40 +0000

not so affordable, but effective for general ‘meal replacement’ is casein. I like the CytoSport ‘EvoPro’. I believe it’s the basis for ‘Muscle Milk’. Not cheap, but great tasting and easy to mix.

By: Chris - therotater.com

Chris - therotater.com — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:55:42 +0000

Whey protein is hard to beat. Its convenient, fast and affordable – if you look past all the “new and improved” marketing fluff of competing brands.

Personally, I like the Universal brand. It works and is affordable.

By: MizFit

MizFit — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:33:47 +0000

I love my old school metrx.
Ive tried so many new products and always end up back there…

MizFit

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:32:05 +0000

Thanks Cory,

Nice to know my info is useful!

Cheers

By: cory at aGoodHusband.net

cory at aGoodHusband.net — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:44:01 +0000

Lauren I’ve been reading your site for a while and this was one of the most useful posts to me. I’ve always wondered about supplements, and now I know. Thanks!