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Суроватъчен протеин - концентрат, изолат и хидролзат какви са различните видове суроватка и какво трябва да знаем за тях Суроватъчният протеин е най-бързият от всички видове протеини ( млечен, яйчен, соев, кайзеинов и т.н.). Но след като вече знаем за това негово качество, нека разгледаме различните видове суроватка като кенцентрат, изолат и хидролизат. Какво представлява суроватъчният протеин? Суроватъчният протеин е единия от двата вида протеин съдържащи се в прясното мляко. Около 20% от белтъчините в прясното мляко са суроватка ( бърз протеин ), а останалите 80% са кайзеинов протеин ( бавен протеин ). Само, че не е добра идея да си набавяте суроватъчен протеин от мляко, тъй като за да получите 24 грама суроватка, ще трябва да изпиете около 4 литра мляко, които ще ви доставят и страшно много лактоза, манини и кайзеин, което от своя страна убива бързотата на действие на суроватката. Суроватъчният протеин е комбинация от различни видове протеинни фракции, всяка от които е съставена от различно групирани аминокиселини. Те са 10 вида, като 4 от тях преобладават – бета-лактоглобулин (65%), алфа-лактоалбумин (25%), говежди серумен албумин (8%) и имуноглобулини. Суроватъчният протеин се произвежда от млечната суроватката, която се получава в процеса на производство на сирене. Това е жълто-зелена течност, която се отделя от млякото при денатурация на белтъчините. Нарича се още цвик. В него се съдържат почти всички суроватъчни фракции, както и лактоза и мазнини, а казеинът остава в сиренето. След това чрез различни процеси на филтрация и пречистване на суроватката, от нея се отстраняват до колкото е възможно лактозата и всички останали примеси, за да остане основно суроватъчен протеин и вода. Накрая се отстранява водата, изсушава се, овкусява се, добавят се витамини, минерали и други добави и така се получава крайния продукт - суроватъчния протеин който познавате. Видове суроватъчен протеин Видовете суроватъчен проетин се различават само и единствено по технологията, чрез която са получени и според тяхното качество. Суроватъчен протеин - концентрат ( whey concentrate ) В исторически план първите създадени суроватъчни протеини на прах са концентрати. Създадени с цел да бъдат използвани в хранително-вкусовата индустрия, като се добавят към различни храни. Суроватката - концентрат съдържат 30-40% белтъчини и големи количества лактоза и мазнини. Години по-късно, благодарение на напредването на технологията, започва да произвежда суроватъчен концентрат със 70-80% съдържание на протеин. Това се постига чрез процес на утрафилтрация, при който се отстранява голяма част от лактозата и мазнините, но не напълно. В момента суроватъчните концентрати може да съдържат до 80% протеин. Като скорост на усвояване при концентратът и изолатът няма ралика, просто в изолата съдържанието на протеин е по-голямо и има по-малко мазнини и лактоза, но хидролизатът се усвоява по-бързо и от двата. Суроватъчният концентрат е добър заместител на белтъчната част на дадено хранене или да увеличи приемът на белтъчини. Не е подходящ, ако целите максимум релеф или имате лактозна непоносимост. От всички суроватки концентратът е най-евтин като цена. Суроватъчен протеин - изолат ( whey isolate ) Суроватъчният изолат съдържа повече протеин от концентрата – около 90-95% и почти никакви мазнини и лактоза. Има различни технологични начини за получаване на толкова чист суроватъчен протеин. Интересното е, че в протеина се съдържат и биологично активни пептиди. Благодарение на тях протеинът дължи ползотворните си ефекти върху здравето и имунната система, дори и върху мускулния растеж. За съжаление тези пептиди лесно могат да загубят биологичната си активност, ако бъдат денатурирани при по-висока температура или под въздействието на химически агенти при производството на протеина. Това на практика се случва при така наречените йонно-обменени суроватъчни изолати. За да бъдат запазени, суроватъчния протеин изолат трябва да бъде произведен при ниска температура, при отсъствието на химични вещества. Това се получава чрез различни технологични процеси на микро и нано филтрация, при които не само биологично активните пептиди остават непокътнати, но и тези протеини имат много по-високи нива на калций и много по-ниски на натрий. Най-популярния такъв метод за получване на суроватъчен изолат е микрофилтрацията при кръстосан поток (CFM – Cross Flow Microfiltration). Суроватъчен протеин - хидролизат ( whey hydrolysate ) При хидролизирания протеин, белтъчините са предварително ензимно разградени до по-нисши пептиди, което трябва да се случи в стомаха и дванадесетопръстника. Целта е да бъде отнета част от функцията на храносмилателната система по усвояването на суроватъчния хидролизат, а резултатът е много по-бързото усвояване в сравнение с концентрата и изолата. Така захранвате много по-бързо мускулите си с аминокиселини след тренировка например, което е важно ако се занимавате по-професионално и гоните максимум мускулна маса при минимум мазнини. Имайте впредвид, че независимо дали използвате концентрат, изолат или хидролизат винаги има един период докато аминокиселините бъдат разградени и достигнат до мускулите. И ако желаете да ги захраните максимално бързо решението са аминокиселините в свободна форма, а не протеиновите шейкове каквито и да са те. Ползи от приема на суроватъчен протеин Суроватъчният протеин дава на тялото ви лесни за усвояване белтъчини. Усвоява се бързо и лесно и не натоварва храносмилателната система излишно. Това е важно, когато спортувате и трябва да приемате повече белтъчини. Набавянето им само от твърда храна може да създаде храносмилателни проблеми при някои хора. Суроватъчният протеин притежава уникален аминокиселинен профил. В една доза суроватка има голямо количество аминокиселини с разклонена верига ( BCAA ), които са изключително необходими при силови натоварвания, тъй като ускоряват възстановяването, намаляват умората, засилват белтъчния синтез (анаболен ефект) и намаляват мускулния разпад (антикатаболен ефект). В суроватъчния протеин в най-голямо количество се среща левцинът, които се счита за основен инициатор на мускулния растеж. В суроватъчният протеин се среща и високо ниво на аминокиселината цистеин. В организма, цистеинът участва в синтеза на малката пептидна молекула глутатион. Глутатионът е може би най-важният антиоксидант за тялото и е изключително необходим за нормалното функциониране на имунната система. Някой от научнодоказаните ползи от приема на суроватка са : - намаляване на риска за развитие на рак - подобрява работата на имунната система - понижава LDL холестерола - подобрява работата на черния дроб - нормализира кръвното налягане Кога и в какви дози да приемаме суроватъчен протеин Поради факта, че суроватъчния протеин се усвоява много бързо от тялото, това негово качество го прави идеален за употреба до 20 минути след тренировка, поне 1 час преди тренировка и сутрин след ставане от сън. Като допълнение може да се пие и между храненията. Усвояването на аминокиселините е с темпо от 8 до 10 грама на час, а приемът на 30 грама суроватка ще ви осигури захранване на мускулите за около 3 часа - точно толкова време до следващото ви хранене. Във всяка протеинова пудра има мерителна лъжица с помощта, на която да приемете препоръчителната от производителя доза. При средностатистически мъж дневната доза от протеин приет с храната и под формата на добавки варира от 2 до 2.5 грама на килограм телесно тегло, а при жените от 1.7 до 2.3 грама протеин на килограм телесно тегло. Странични ефекти и влияние върху здравето в следствие на приема на суроватка Ако приемате твърде много белтъчини ежедневно, това може да затрудни бъбречната и чернодробната функция. За да го избегнете винаги възприемайте протеина като част от храната и пресмятайте общо количеството белтъчини, които приемате – това от храната плюс шейковете. Но редовният умерен прием на суроватъчен протеин няма никакви странични ефекти, освен ако нямате алергия или непоносимост към някоя от съставките на млякото. Протеиновото отравяне е реално и потенциално опасно, дори фатално в някои крайни случаи. Добрата новина е, че е лечимо и лесно може да се предотврати. Появява се при прием на големи количества животински протеини и недостиг на въглехидрати и мазнини в дневното меню. Медицинският термин, описващ това състояние, е протеиноза или хиперпротеинемия. При завишен прием на животински белтъци кръвта се подкиселява от ко-продуктите на белтъчния метаболизъм. От друга страна, липсата на мазнини възпрепятства обработването на белтъците от черния дроб и бъбреците, което води до протеинов излишък. Това белтъчно свръхизграждане може да причини гадене, киселини в стомаха, слабост и умора, ниско кръвно налягане и главоболие. Симптомите на протеиновото отравяне се проявяват по различен начин при различните индивиди: парене и пресъхване на устните, устата и гърлото, кожни и назални симптоми, както и някои други симптоми на непоносимост към храни, наподобяващи алергия. При протеинозата или острото протеиново отравяне се наблюдават генерализирани болки. Насищането на клетките с киселинни продукти поради излишен белтъчен прием може да доведе дори до ацидоза, кома и смърт. Как да приемаме Суроватъчен протеин - концентрат, изолат и хидролзат? Следвайте инструкциите на производителя описание на етикета на опаковката. При средностатистически мъж дневната доза от протеин приет с храната и под формата на добавки варира от 2 до 2.5 грама на килограм телесно тегло, а при жените от 1.7 до 2.3 грама протеин на килограм телесно тегло. Приемайте суроватъчен протеин сутрин след ставане, 1-2 часа преди тренировка и 20 минути след тренировка. Интересни видео клипове
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Whey Hydrolysate Whey Hydrolysate is the very best type of whey protein – the elite of the elite – however, it comes at a significantly higher price than all other whey protein types. Whey hydrolysate undergoes more processing than either whey isolate or whey concentrate, and is enzymatically pre-digested to ensure the fastest possible digestion and absorption rates. As it is so easy to digest, it is the product of choice for lactose-intolerant individuals and persons who tend to get bloated or have a sensitive digestive system. It is also the best protein to use post-workout, when timing is critical. Professional bodybuilders and athletes rely on whey hydrolysate for most of their whey protein intake and the top protein powders geared towards professional bodybuilders will be mostly of this type. However, if cost is an issue, choose whey isolate instead as this is still of very good quality and comes at a more reasonable price than whey hydrolysate. Whey Isolate Whey isolate is a very high quality type of whey protein, a close second to whey hydrolysate. It is usually obtained by purify whey concentrate using ion-exchange columns or via micro-filtration techniques such as cross-flow microfiltration. As isolate is less costly than whey hydrolysate, and almost of the same high quality, most top protein powders targeted at the non-professional athlete will contain whey isolate as the bulk of their protein. During the production of whey isolate, the whey is filtered to remove virtually all the fats, lactose, and carbohydrates that are present in the milk, until almost pure protein is obtained. Care is taken not to denature (damage) the protein, so that virtually all the protein in the product is bioavailable and highly anabolic. As lactose is filtered out, lactose-intolerant individuals will have no problems using whey isolate products. Whey isolate is digested and absorbed extremely fast (almost as fast as whey hydrolysate), and is therefore a very good protein to use post-workout and first thing in the morning with breakfast. Whey Concentrate Whey concentrate is a type of whey that is not so rigorously filtered as whey hydrolysate and whey isolate. As a result, protein powders with whey concentrate will also contain significant amounts of carbohydrates, lactose and fat. Whey concentrate supplements are therefore not generally suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals and persons on calorie-restricted diets. In addition, because whey concentrate digests and absorbs at slightly slower rates, this is not the best protein to use post-workout, when speed of delivery is of tantamount importance. However, whey concentrate does have a number of advantages over the other whey protein types. First of all, it is the cheapest whey protein available and ideal for those on a limited budget, especially if they use a lot of whey protein. In addition, whey concentrate has higher levels of growth factors and essential fatty acids than isolate and hydrolysate. Our recommendation is that you stick to whey isolate or hydrolysate post-workout, but you can safely use whey concentrate during other times of the day, especially before bed when a slower rate of absorption is desired. However, as mentioned already, this protein type is not suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals. Whey protein is an effective supplement both for building muscle and for weight loss. It is one of the two types of proteins found in milk, the other being casein. When the casein is precipitated to form cheese, whey is left as a by-product. Whey is the most popular type of protein supplement, because it is extremely high quality, rich in all the essential amino acids, high in the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and is very rapidly digested and absorbed. Although whey protein is extremely beneficial to the athlete, not all products are of the same standard. Only the top protein powders can guarantee a pure and highly-bioavailable protein – cheaper brands may bulk up their products with carbohydrates, fats and indigestible protein fragments. Check out our product reviews to learn more about the top protein powders currently available. Whey Protein for Building Muscle Protein is the building block of muscle and you should try to get at least 2 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight if you are trying to gain muscle. Try to distribute your protein intake throughout the day and make sure you get around 25 grams of protein with each meal. However, avoid consuming more than 50 grams of protein per sitting as the body has a limited ability to metabolize protein. Whey protein powder is very convenient to ensure that you are getting enough protein at the right time. Start your day with a healthy breakfast and include one or two servings of whey protein mixed with water or milk. Choose low-fat milk over full-fat milk. Next, take one serving of whey protein about an hour before exercise, together with a light carbohydrate snack such as a banana. Whey protein before exercise will help to reduce the amount of muscle damage incurred during your workouts and will enhance your performance. Immediately following your workout, get two servings of whey protein. This is the most important time for you to get protein quickly to your muscles, and whey protein is perfect because it is very rapidly digested and absorbed. It is critical that you get protein in the first 30 minutes following exercise, as during this time the body has an enhanced ability to metabolize nutrients and to shuttle them to the muscles. This is also a critical time during which you can stimulate the maximum amount of protein synthesis. Following your protein shake, have a carbohydrate-rich snack such as fruits, rice, potatoes or pasta. This will help to spike your insulin levels and further enhance the anabolic (muscle-building) response. For the rest of the day, you should ingest protein every 3 to 4 hours to maintain the muscle-building process. Try to balance this protein intake between whole foods such as meats and dairy and protein powders. It is also very important that you have a serving of protein last thing before bed, as during sleep, a lot of muscle-repair and building processes occur. Whey Protein for Weight Loss Weight loss results when you consume less calories than you burn. This is usually achieved by a combination of decreased food intake and increased activity. However, many people find that when they start losing weight, they also start to lose a lot of muscle. Their athletic performance starts to drop, and they start seeing their hard-earned muscle wither away. You can minimize the amount of muscle lost, and maximize the amount of fat lost, by regularly consuming half a serving to one serving of whey protein throughout the day – roughly every 3 to 4 hours. In addition, protein has a thermogenic effect, meaning that it will keep your metabolism up and help to burn more fat. Get a protein powder that has a high percentage of protein in it and avoid ones filled with carbohydrates and fat. Check out our reviews of the top protein powders to identify the ones which are most suited for cutting (weight loss). Note that after training, you should still take your regular dose of protein (one to two servings) as failing to take in enough protein post-workout is a sure way to lose muscle. What if I’m Lactose-Intolerant? Some people cannot consume milk products because their body has a hard time metabolizing lactose. Lactose is a type of sugar found in dairy products. Therefore, if you pick a protein which contains no milk sugars, you will be able to enjoy it without any gastrointestinal discomfort. The top protein powders are lactose-free and will indicate this on their label.]]> Whey protein is one of the most effective and extensively-researched nutritional supplements. It is obtained from milk – during the cheese-making process, whey is a by product. Whey protein is therefore totally natural and no synthetic modifications to its structure or chemistry are involved. It can be safely consumed by both men and women, athletes and non-athletes. A Fast-Acting Protein What’s unique about whey protein – compared to other proteins found in nature – is that its rates of digestion and absorption are extremely rapid, hence why whey protein is the supplement of choice post-workout, when the muscles require protein fast to recover from the stress of training. It is also the supplement of choice first thing in the morning, when the body is in the starvation mode following 8 hours of no food intake. A Complete Protein All proteins are made up of smaller building blocks called amino-acids. There are 22 different kinds of amino acids; of these, nine are termed as essential because the body requires a day-to-day supply to maintain good health. The other 13 amino acids can be synthesized from these nine essential amino acids. Protein containing all the essential amino acids are referred to as complete proteins – examples include whey protein, milk and meat. On the other hand, most proteins coming from plant sources lack one or more of the essential amino acids, and these proteins are referred to as incomplete proteins. A diet lacking in one or more of the essential amino acids can lead to ill health and deficiency symptoms such as lethargy, dizziness and muscle loss. High In The Branched-Chain Amino Acids Whey protein is also high in the Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) – three special amino acids that are particularly important for athletic performance and muscle growth. This is because BCAAs are used by the body to fuel muscle contraction and to stimulate protein synthesis. Essential for Muscle Growth For athletes wanting to build muscle, whey protein supplementation is integral for achieving the best results. Sports coaches and personal trainers agree that athletes should try to consume about two grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight, and whey protein supplementation is an easy way to bump up your protein intake. In addition, whey protein is the protein of choice first thing in the morning and right after your workout, when you need to get protein to the muscles as fast as possible. Whey protein is also ideal between meals; as it is rapidly digested and absorbed, it does not leave you feeling full or bloated. Essential During Weight Loss Diets When people follow a calorie-restricted diet to lose weight, often they end up losing both fat and muscle. This is unhealthy and very undesirable to bodybuilders, who put in a lot of effort to gain muscle. Including whey protein in your diet, at least with breakfast and post-workout, helps to preserve muscle without interfering with fat loss. Important For Vegetarians All plant proteins (with the exception of soy protein) lack one or more essential amino acids. Therefore, unless vegetarians make sure that every day they consume a range of different proteins, they run the risk of suffering from essential amino acid deficiency symptoms. Whey protein contains all the nine essential amino acid and including some in your diet will ensure optimal health. Speeds Up Recovery and Healing Whey protein is also very important during periods of illness, trauma, and stressful conditions because it can help to fight off disease, speed up wound healing and recovery, and helps the body to cope with inflammation and stress. Don’t Compromise – Choose the Top Protein Powders Not all protein powders are created equal and we recommend that you stick to the top protein powders. Some of the cheaper brands will utilize sub-standard extraction techniques, and this can result in lower levels of actual protein in your product and in some amounts of damaged protein which your body will not be able to use effectively. Top protein powders, such as those recommended on this website, guarantee that the protein is of the highest quality and will ensure that you get the best results out of your training. In addition, the top protein powders will be free of lactose and therefore can be used by lactose-intolerant individuals without any problems.]]> Check Price: Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Protein Powder Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard is a very high-quality protein powder containing a proprietary blend of micro-filtered whey protein isolates, ion-exchange whey protein isolates, ultra-filtered whey protein concentrate and hydro-whey hydrolyzed whey peptides. Isolates are the purest types of whey protein available, while hydrolyzed are the fastest acting – thereby this supplement is ideal post-workout when you want to get protein to your muscles as quickly as possible. It also contains some amounts of whey concentrate – although this is slower-acting than isolate, whey concentrate carries some immune-boosting properties, which can enhance post-workout recovery. In addition, each 31g serving of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard delivers 4 grams of glutamine and 5 grams of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Glutamine can enhance recovery and stimulate the production of growth-hormone while BCAAs stimulate muscle growth. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard contains lactase and other protein-digestive enzymes that help the body to absorb the protein faster and make it possible for most lactose-intolerant individuals to digest it without any problems. With 24g of protein per 31g serving, Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard is 77% protein. It is low in fat (1g per serving), carbohydrates (4g per serving) and calories (120 per serving), making it an ideal protein powder both in the off-season and during competition preparation. It mixes easily with a spoon and is available in 15 different flavors, including chocolate mint, strawberry, tropical punch, coffee and banana cream. Overall, Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard is one of the best proteins on the market. Check Price: Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Protein Powder Allmax Nutrition IsoNatural Whey Protein is one of the purest proteins available on the market, containing a staggering 28g of protein per 30g serving. This translates to the product being 93% protein. Unlike most other proteins, it contains practically zero fat and only 1g of carbohydrates per serving. It is therefore ideal for bodybuilders on weight-reduction diets who are trying to minimize their intakes of fats and carbohydrates. Allmax Nutrition IsoNatural Whey Protein is composed mainly of micro-filtered whey protein isolates, which are the fastest-absorbing proteins available. Allmax Nutrition uses a special type of process to extract this protein, a process they call Cold Temperature Process Micro-filtration. The main advantage of using this process is that there is no risk of thermal denaturation (damage to the protein) and the users are guaranteed that all the protein is bioavailable and of the highest quality. The only downside of using this process is that it is more expensive than conventional micro-filtration methods, and this reflects in the product’s higher price. Allmax Nutrition IsoNatural Whey Protein has excellent mixability. However, because no sugars, sweeteners, flavors or colors are added, this protein does taste a bit bland and is available only as the unflavored ‘natural’ flavor. This is both a disadvantage and an advantage, as many people like the fact that this product is 100% natural and free of additives. All in all, if you don’t mind the taste and can afford the price, this is one of the very best proteins you can get your hands on. Check Price: CytoSport Muscle Milk Protein Powder Cytosport Muscle Milk is a hybrid between a protein powder and a meal-replacement powder (MRP). It contains more fat, carbohydrates and calories than a regular protein powder but less than a typical MRP. In addition, like MRPs, it contains a range of vitamins and minerals – this is not usually the case for most protein powders. It is therefore best used in the off-season, when weight gain is the main goal. Cytosport Muscle Milk delivers 16g of protein in each 35g serving – i.e. it is about 46% protein. The proteins found in Cytosport Muscle Milk are a mixture of the fast-absorbing whey and the slower-digesting casein. Although this product does contain carbohydrates and fats, both are mainly of the healthy types. In fact, of the 9.5g carbohydrates found in one serving, only 2g are sugars. With regards to fats, of the 6g per serving, half are of the saturated type and half are of the unsaturated omega 3,6,9 types. Owing to its relatively high content of carbohydrates and fats, Cytosport Muscle Milk is one of the best-tasting protein powders available and it comes in 24 different flavors including cake batter, banana crème and eggnog. It mixes easily and no blender is required. Although this product does contain milk carbohydrates, it is actually lactose-free and can be enjoyed by lactose-intolerant individuals. Check Price: All Max Isoflex Isolate Protein Powder Allmax Isoflex is an ultra-pure protein powder obtained using the Cold Temperature Process Micro-filtration, a technique that avoids the dangers of thermal damage that tends to occur with other conventional extraction techniques. Although this results in a product that is more costly than most other proteins, it guarantees that the protein is of the purest, most bioavailable form. Allmax Isoflex is 90% protein, with 27g protein per 30g serving. The protein is of the whey isolate form, which is the form that the body absorbs the fastest. This protein is therefore ideal post-workout, when the muscles require protein fast to start the recovery process. Allmax Isoflex contains zero fat and only 1g of carbohydrates per serving, making it the product of choice for athletes on weight loss diets. Allmax Isoflex contains a high concentration of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). BCAAs are known to be the most important amino acids for muscle growth. In addition, this protein is rich in special types of proteins, such as alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin, which can assist the recovery process. Other notable ingredients in Allmax Isoflex are Epidermal Growth Factor and Insulin-like Growth Factor, two potent anabolic molecules. Allmax Isoflex comes in 7 great-tasting flavors and mixes easily with water or milk. In addition, owing to its low milk carbohydrate content, this product can be used by most lactose-intolerant individuals without any problems. The only fault one can find with this great product is its price. Check Price: Dymatize Nutrition Elite Natural Whey Protein Isolate Dymatize Elite Whey Protein is a “no-frills” protein powder, and one of the most affordable proteins available on the market. It contains 24g protein per 32.4g serving, which works out to be 74% protein. This protein is a mix of whey isolates and whey concentrates. Whey isolate is the purest, fastest-absorbing type of protein while whey concentrate absorbs slightly slower and is not as high-quality as isolate. This is one of the main reasons why this product is cheaper than other products which contain whey isolates only. In addition, Dymatize Elite Whey Protein contains 2g of fat per serving, 2g of carbohydrates per serving and a total of 117 calories per serving. It contains a blend of digestive enzymes which facilitate its digestion and absorption. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein can be used both during cutting and bulking phases and is best used first thing in the morning and post-workout. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein mixes easily and comes in 9 flavors including pina colada, rich chocolate and butter cream toffee. Its taste is generally regarding as good, but some people feel that it tastes too sweet. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein may not be the purest, fastest absorbing, or greatest tasting protein powder available, but when it comes to value for money it is a very hard one to beat. Check Price: XPI Myotein Protein Powder XPI Myotein is described as a protein powder meal replacement. It contains six different types of proteins, which absorb at different rates. For example it contains whey hydrosylates which digest fast, micellar casein which digests slowly, and colostrum which is rich in a number of growth factors and molecules which prime the immune system. Myotein is best used throughout the day and before bed; for post-workout you should use a protein which is mainly whey isolates and hydrosylates and stay away from proteins containing casein and colostrum as these digest slowly. Myotein is 68% protein – 26g per 38g serving. Each serving also delivers 1g of fat, 7g of carbohydrates and 146 calories. It is therefore more calorie-rich than most other protein powders, and best used during a bodybuilder’s bulking phase. Other notable substances found in Myotein include the Aminogen enzyme blend (enhances protein digestion and absorption), 20-Hydroxyecdysone (stimulates muscle growth and fat loss), and Coleus Forskohlii 95% (enhances fat loss). There are a number of faults one can find with this product. First of all, it is available in one size (2.53 lbs) only and it is significantly more expensive than your average protein powder. In addition, it is available in just one flavor – milk chocolate – which some people love while others loathe. Furthermore, it doesn’t mix as easily as most other protein powders, and it is very hard to mix it with a spoon. Check Price: BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder BSN has built up an impressive reputation in the supplement industry and Syntha-6 is one of their very best products. It contains a mix of six different kinds of high-quality proteins (including whey isolate, egg albumen and micellar casein) and this enables it to provide up to eight hours of amino acid release after ingestion. It is therefore best used throughout the day and before bed. Each 44g serving contains 22g of protein (it is 50% protein), 6g of fat, 15g of carbohydrates and 200 calories. Due to its slightly high calorific value, Syntha-6 is best used during a bodybuilder’s bulking phase. Unlike most other protein powders, Syntha-6 also contains a significant amount of fiber – 5g per serving. Fiber is very beneficial to health and helps to maintain a healthy digestive system. In addition, most of the fat in Syntha-6 is of the unsaturated type, which helps to protect the cardiovascular system. Sytnha-6 is possibly the best tasting protein on the market and it comes in eight flavors including chocolate peanut butter, cookies and cream, and banana. It mixes easily with a spoon and forms no clumps. Syntha-6 carries a warning that it might not be suitable for individuals allergic to tree nuts, shellfish, soybeans, eggs and milk.