Another Protein Question?

giguer · 05-29-2008, 10:15 PM

Just want to know. Because I surf on the web to find thing and just find new type of protein and stock like that.

And I start read about this 2 items. One is Whey Protein and the other one, Isolate Protein

Allmax Nutrition IsoFLEX
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard

For now ok, one is Iso and the other one Whey.

But right after, start to read ingredients and damn. They have Isolate in each one. And in the Whey one, they say they have a lot of Iso. So now, I only want to know, why they sold 2 type of Protein...

If you can help me thank

Crashsti · 05-30-2008, 06:29 AM

From what i understand Whey protein is'nt 100% protein, its only like 70% protein. Whey isolate is around 80% protein. Basically there just removing some of the non-protein elements from the Whey. I would tell you not to waste your money on the isolate. Its more expensive and really designed for the serious bodybuilder type who has lots of money to burn. Fighters, grapplers and everyone else can get by just fine on plain old whey.

SmashingMachine · 05-30-2008, 08:40 PM

Personally, I think protein of any form will yeild results. 15 years ago or so, I used a protein powder that was loaded in BCAA's and gave 54 grams a serving of protein. There wasn't any of these 50 types of protein, creatine, etc. And we had fantastic gains...but we busted our butts. As a matter of fact, Egg protein powders were just coming mainstream back then. I do think that some forms absorb better than others, but the bottom line is hard work and dedication...plus proper protein and supplementation. But to add to Crashsti's, my understanding is that whey/whey isolate is best/quickest absorbed by the body. Casein protein takes longer to digest and is good to take before bed. As far as the label is concerned be looking for 20 or more grams protein, Whey/Whey Isolate on the label, greater than 5 grams of glutamine, and a BCAA breakdown of 50% L-Leucine, 25% L-IsoLeucine, and 25% L-Valine.

giguer · 05-31-2008, 05:10 PM

Ok that was most for personal info. Because I try new whey protein. And hate it. Don't like the taste. So come back with my isolate. It doesnt matter for me to pay a little bit more but to like the taste hehe. Thanks guy