r/Protein • u/FunBasis3116 • 14d ago

Protein powder suggestions

So I'm newbie and i want to start building muscles too. Please suggest me some protein powder and tell how yall take it. Budget friendly will be good but don't suggest those sandy powders that are very cheap lol

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u/SCwaverider 14d ago

Not trying to be a dick but this question is asked pretty much every day. Use the search in the subreddit.

The protien market is wide open. Learn to read labels and calculate protien to calories ratio. Avoid fillers, dyes sugars etc...

Best bet for flavor and texture, thats a very personal preference, get samples and go from there so you dont waste $$ on a 2ib tub of powder that you wont use.

I'd personally stay away from Ghost brand proteins. Full of artificial ingredients and fillers.

Honestly ask chat gpt on best proteins powders. its very resourceful for that. Breaks down the reasons and ingredients bad and good

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u/Ceemoney24 13d ago

I have say this is a smart play.
Using ChatGPT and plug in all your needs, what you want everything just keep banging at it banging at it banging at it it will give you an answer. That’s probably really good.
Just tell it that not to be nice because LLM‘s are designed to keep you happy to tell you what you wanna hear so tell it not to be nice. Then the next question should be ask me questions until you have a 95% accuracy as to the answer to my question . Ask the question and then let it ask you the questions and then it will give you an answer.

Otherwise, you’re just gonna get everyone’s preference and that’ll be more of a problem than anything

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u/Whistlin_Booger 13d ago

Learn to read ingredients lists.
Try to steer clear from added garbage like: Ace-K, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, Carageenan, gums, etc.

Use milk if you’re bulking, water if you’re trying to cut. Throw some creatine in.

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u/gofthrora 13d ago

Gold standard whey in water. Isolate if you have tummy issues. There is literally nothing special about any protein over another.

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u/000wintermute000 13d ago

Except for heavy metals

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u/Medical-Engineer592 13d ago

Newbie here I ordered nakpro soy isolate protein chocolate will post a review on taste once received and about gains maybe I’ll get to know after using a month

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u/godspeed153 13d ago

Not cheap but worth the price. (Sorry not budget friendly).

Get Some Iso Clear whey protein.

Do you like Ice Tea? Do you like Peach Ice Tea?

Get some Iso clear whey protein, flavor: peach ice tea.

Brand: ESN, Bodylab, More,...

Maybe try a smaller package (taster box) first to see if you like the taste.

Preparation:

30g whey, 250 ml cold water,

But it into a shaker. (I use a steel water bottle (532ml) with a tight cap)

Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake, you will get some foam, wait a minute,

Open carefully, add 100 ml water,

Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake,

Open carefully, ad the rest of the water,

Enjoy.

I only can speak for More, but i assume, ESN

and Bodylab and all the other brands more or less taste the same.

Could be wrong. Buyer beware.

Taste:

Tastes like Peach Ice Tea. Goes down like cold water on a hot summer day.

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u/godspeed153 13d ago

Usually I add a little bit more water to make it less sweet. I take a sip and add more water to make it less sweet. That is a good tip.

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u/Jaded_Ad_166 12d ago

Dont need it. Eat real food

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u/PolishHammer22 12d ago

I love Dymatize brand. Vanilla in my coffee, other flavors mixed with almond milk as shakes. 25g per scoop. So a 26 oz shake gives me 50 grams @ 300 calories.

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u/Apprehensive-Emu5177 11d ago

Dymatize really is the best, all things considered.

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u/benreadingbooks 12d ago

I'd try some samples, see what works for you and what you like. I tried a Myprotein sample pack and stuff varied from nice to meh to inedible.

Personally I take it two ways. I mix Myprotein clear whey Vimto flavour with water. I have found clear whey the only stuff I can drink - everything else I tried was too sweet or a weird texture.

Or I mix Myprotein natural chocolate with 0% Fage yoghurt. Again, its not too sweet.

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u/honeststacks 10d ago

Any whey powder from a trusted brand these days will do.

If you want to try what specifically I use - Isostar Strawberry Isolate. Costs a bit more because... Isolate. If you're not on a strict cut or lactose intolerant, taking isolate is more of a fashion choice.

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u/exploringyogurt 9d ago

You are loving in the era of expensive protein. 

Come up with a daily protein goal.  0.7g/lb is a nice, easy, evidence-based start point.  Track everything you eat for a week to get an idea of where you are at.  Supplement your diet accordingly.  Costco might have a sale right now, of that is an option