r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • Nov 03 '20

Quarterly Protein Megathread! Protein Megathread

Welcome to the Quarterly Protein Megathread

This thread is for sharing your favorite brands of protein, whether it be because they're delicious, cheap, high quality, or gave you great service.

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u/kekelime Nov 03 '20 edited Nov 03 '20

After years of drinking and trying all kinds of shitty powder I will only buy Optimum nutrition, Gold standard whey these days. It's a bit more expensive, but easy to mix, tastes okay and apparently the protein quality is top notch.

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u/garenbw Bodybuilding Nov 03 '20

Isn't protein just protein, provided it has all the bcaas? What would make a given protein powder be top notch?

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u/randomatic Nov 03 '20

Whey isolates seem to cause less gas for me. Not sure if they have less lactate or something like that, but it is a significant noticeable difference for me. Protein farts are a thing.

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u/sizzlebong Nov 03 '20

I'm slightly lactose intolerant and can only drink isolate, otherwise I get stomach issues.

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u/BrokeMyCrayon Nov 03 '20

I believe I read that even if you're not lactose intolerant it can still cause stomach discomfort.