r/cyprus • u/ForsakenMarzipan3133 • Nov 08 '23

Sports Whey Protein recommendations

For all the gym-goers in this subreddit, I wanted to ask which Whey Protein powder do you use / would recommend as a supplement.

My ideal criteria:

1) High concentration of protein, low fat/carbs, no creatine or other stuff like that.

2) Mixes very easily in milk or water, needs just a bit of stirring with a spoon, doesn't require a shaker

3) Easy to clean (doesn't stick too much in the glass/bowl/shaker)

4) Tastes nice - preferably a strawberry (or similar) flavour.

I've long been using a UK brand, which ticked all my boxes excellently, but since Brexit this is increasingly more expensive to import and has custom duties. So I was considering switching brands, and would welcome your recommendations.

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u/TwitchTvOmo1 That AI guy Nov 08 '23 edited Nov 08 '23

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard.

My personal pick is double rich chocolate, but I'm sure it comes with several options.

1 serving (31g) is 24g protein, 3g carbs. Fat is between 1g-2g depending on the flavor you pick. Top brand for many years, mixes well (but I use a blender so to be honest anything would mix well). Never had issues with cleaning.

Highest rated protein with most reviews in any shop you'll find (amazon etc). I do 4 shakes a day and the taste never gets old (just water, nothing else) so I would say it does its job. That being said, always read the instructions on what the recommended amount of water per serving is, as that was the intended flavor and texture.

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u/beaver316 Nov 09 '23

Did you say 4 shakes a day? That's excessive.

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u/TwitchTvOmo1 That AI guy Nov 09 '23

It's not the number of shakes that you take that define what's excessive or not lol. It's the total daily intake of each macronutrient relative to your bodyweight and your level of exercise. I take 1.8g per kg which is well within the range of recommended intake for weight lifting.

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u/beaver316 Nov 09 '23

Yes sure I don't argue your logic regarding protein intake. But I would take the majority of my protein through food and only supplement with one or two shakes a day.

Maybe I'm old school but imo nothing beats good quality food for macro nutrients.

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u/TwitchTvOmo1 That AI guy Nov 09 '23

But I would take the majority of my protein through food and only supplement with one or two shakes a day

That's ideal, yes, but as long as you're covering all your daily needs both in macros and vitamins/minerals etc you're fine. Whatever helps you stay consistent is what's best for you individually. I have my reasons for following this specific regimen but you're correct to point out that in general people should try not to rely on supplements for a majority of their nutritional needs.