any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? - Honda-Tech

RTW DC2R · 09-09-2008, 10:11 AM

Such as those found at Walmart in the health section? I picked up a generic whey protein shake mix and snack bars since I was there but havent opened them yet. Should I avoid these at all costs or just watch out for any particular ingredients? Or should I just stick with brands found at GNC and other health stores? I browsed the FAQ and didnt see what I was looking for.

dFreezy · 09-10-2008, 09:58 AM

Yes, I would avoid at all costs. Problems with cheap or generic protein powders (just to name a few):

-bad taste
-poor macronutrient profile
-poor mixability
-poor quality proteins
-unnecessary fillers (ie sugars, chemicals)

Mail ordering from places like bodybuilding.com or dpsnutrition.com will be cheaper than GNC 99% of the time (unless you're lucky enough to find one who will price match). Their regular prices are usually better than GNC's 'Gold Club' sales prices even calculating in shipping and/or tax.

SkankyEJ7 · 09-10-2008, 10:30 AM

GNC is really overpriced. For example GNC sells Muscletech Nitro-tech for like 57 bucks or something, whereas the local nutrition store here where i live sells it for 30 something. But then again their prices are almost dead even with BB.com.

About the Generic items, I've always been under the impression that they just don't use as high of quality ingredients.

RTW DC2R · 09-10-2008, 01:18 PM

well the one i picked up is apparently sold at vitamin shoppe as well. i just found a link for it. let me know what you think. i tried it last night for the first time and it was actually pretty good. mixed well, nice smooth milkshake taste, 1/2 cup ice, 1 cup 2% milk (will do skim next time), blended with half banana, some strawberries and a couple rasberries.

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/s...-1052

Slain · 09-10-2008, 01:53 PM

i like trueprotien.com products as well as optimum nutrition.

some of the cheaper products taste like chalk and give me an upset stomach

slodel · 09-10-2008, 03:03 PM

GNC only for me

eh3 93 · 09-10-2008, 06:34 PM

Yup. GNC is ovepriced. http://www.discountanabolics.com/

El ToroFuerte · 09-18-2008, 03:55 PM

I have the gold card at GNC, but rarely use it. BB.com mostly gets my business. I mean syntha 6 for gnc is almost 20 more then what i pay on bb.com. I asked them why and they couldnt answer. No big deal. But there was a time where GNC had ON protien like 5 dollars cheaper then bb.com. You just have to check from time 2 time. Trueprotien.com looks like a great site but i never know how to pic the right blend for myself...sooo many options. lol

loki2323 · 09-30-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slain

i like trueprotien.com products as well as optimum nutrition.

some of the cheaper products taste like chalk and give me an upset stomach

Any suggestions on flavors? I might give their morning formula a try. I'd much rather do a shake in the morning instead of egg whites.

SkankyEJ7 · 09-30-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loki2323

Any suggestions on flavors? I might give their morning formula a try. I'd much rather do a shake in the morning instead of egg whites.

For Optimum Nutrition I like the Double rich chocolate.

It taste good with milk or Water.

Quote:

Originally Posted by El ToroFuerte

Trueprotien.com looks like a great site but i never know how to pic the right blend for myself...sooo many options. lol

Yeah, I had no clue as to what some of the ingredients you could add were.

Mattb16teg · 10-03-2008, 11:31 AM

GNC can eat a penis!
I buy from BodyBuilding.com, Vitamin Shoppe and DPSNutrition.com
I stick to ON 100% Whey, Love Strawberry, Mocha Latte and Carmel Toffee Fudge!
For Bars I love the ProMax Bars! They are pretty tasty and have a good nutritional Profile.

09-09-2008, 10:11 AM	#1
RTW DC2R Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hollywood Babylon Posts: 17,892	any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? Such as those found at Walmart in the health section? I picked up a generic whey protein shake mix and snack bars since I was there but havent opened them yet. Should I avoid these at all costs or just watch out for any particular ingredients? Or should I just stick with brands found at GNC and other health stores? I browsed the FAQ and didnt see what I was looking for.

09-10-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
dFreezy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 7,933	Re: any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? (RTW DC2R) Yes, I would avoid at all costs. Problems with cheap or generic protein powders (just to name a few): -bad taste -poor macronutrient profile -poor mixability -poor quality proteins -unnecessary fillers (ie sugars, chemicals) Mail ordering from places like bodybuilding.com or dpsnutrition.com will be cheaper than GNC 99% of the time (unless you're lucky enough to find one who will price match). Their regular prices are usually better than GNC's 'Gold Club' sales prices even calculating in shipping and/or tax. __________________ few h-t vouches VT Hokie for life.

09-10-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
SkankyEJ7 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, AL, usa Posts: 7,843	Re: any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? (dFreezy) GNC is really overpriced. For example GNC sells Muscletech Nitro-tech for like 57 bucks or something, whereas the local nutrition store here where i live sells it for 30 something. But then again their prices are almost dead even with BB.com. About the Generic items, I've always been under the impression that they just don't use as high of quality ingredients. __________________ 2003 RSX type s <FONT COLOR="blue">#2 STS</FONT> wēk´sôs ĭn'dustrēz

09-10-2008, 01:53 PM	#5
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09-10-2008, 03:03 PM	#6
slodel Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,087	Re: any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? (RTW DC2R) GNC only for me __________________ Sleep Medicine Student Student Sleep Association-President

09-10-2008, 01:18 PM	#4
RTW DC2R Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hollywood Babylon Posts: 17,892	well the one i picked up is apparently sold at vitamin shoppe as well. i just found a link for it. let me know what you think. i tried it last night for the first time and it was actually pretty good. mixed well, nice smooth milkshake taste, 1/2 cup ice, 1 cup 2% milk (will do skim next time), blended with half banana, some strawberries and a couple rasberries. http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/s...-1052

09-10-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
eh3 93 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: san diego, ca, usa Posts: 1,435	Re: any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? (slodel) Yup. GNC is ovepriced. http://www.discountanabolics.com/ __________________ http://www.laskeyracing.com/ Purchased parts from: ~RTErnie~, CCfab, FlatBlackDA, Kinetic motorsport, CRX12, A D NOH, Hybrid-Performance, reebs, EK-TSOHCV-TaKRider, shorbie621, xyzalvarez, ramrod, Bserieskllr, PhA53, Naudlee Sold to: Urname7698, EFb18b, Dyno247, Crx-510 '93 white gold pearl EH3 D16Z6 built/turbo http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=527859 '03 Honda CBR600RR '05 Nissan Titan LE

09-18-2008, 03:55 PM	#8
El ToroFuerte Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, Fl, usa Posts: 1,925	Re: any problems using generic brand protein powders and snack bars? (eh3 93) I have the gold card at GNC, but rarely use it. BB.com mostly gets my business. I mean syntha 6 for gnc is almost 20 more then what i pay on bb.com. I asked them why and they couldnt answer. No big deal. But there was a time where GNC had ON protien like 5 dollars cheaper then bb.com. You just have to check from time 2 time. Trueprotien.com looks like a great site but i never know how to pic the right blend for myself...sooo many options. lol __________________ Full Tilt: El Torofuerte75 Ultimate Bet/PokerStars: 2Gun Kid 360 GamerTag: El TOROFUERTE Those are zero's instead of "o" Postgame Sports Discussion Forum ***********

10-03-2008, 11:31 AM	#11
Mattb16teg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: HOCO, MD, USA Posts: 1,091	Re: (SkankyEJ7) GNC can eat a penis! I buy from BodyBuilding.com, Vitamin Shoppe and DPSNutrition.com I stick to ON 100% Whey, Love Strawberry, Mocha Latte and Carmel Toffee Fudge! For Bars I love the ProMax Bars! They are pretty tasty and have a good nutritional Profile. __________________ 93 Electron Blue DA 98 Metallic Green 3.0 CL PS 3 Gamer Tag - AllMotorMatt

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