Archive for the Supplement Product Reviews Category

BCAA 3500 Plus HMB

Posted in Supplement Product Reviews on January 30, 2009 by ahtran2

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) from CTD Labs helps increase protein synthesis and muscle growth as well as nitrogen retention, optimizing muscle size and helping the recovery process. I take BCAA 3500 plus MHB twice daily: one dose in the morning and one right after my workout. Since I started taking this product I never feel worn out even with my explosive workouts. I recommend this product to everyone who consumes CTD Labs products and to those new to the supplement world.

Until next time,
Ryan

Zero Carb Isopure

Posted in Supplement Product Reviews on November 11, 2008 by ahtran2

Zero Carb Isopure by Nature’s Best is today’s product highlight. This product contains 50 grams of 100% Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. Zero Carb Isopure is one of the cleanest, purest protein products available. With 0g of sugar it is a great tasting, fat free and lactose free protein supplement. Those looking for a clean whey isolate or anyone coming off recent bariatric/gastric bypass surgery should give Zero Carb Isopure a try.

This product is available in an economy size 7.5 lb Bucket or a 3 lb container which has additional flavors such as Alpine Punch and Apple Melon.

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Until Next Time,
Tony

Syntha-6

Posted in Supplement Product Reviews on November 10, 2008 by ahtran2

BSN is one of the juggernauts in the supplement industry. They recently signed on to sponsor the UFC and are the makers of many popular products including Nitrix, NO-Xplode and Cellmass.

Today I would like to talk about their protein, Syntha-6. It contains slow, medium and fast digesting proteins. Although low in carbs and lactose, the major drawback to Syntha-6 is its high cholesterol content. With 60mg per scoop, if you take 3 servings of Syntha-6 at 2 scoops per serving, that’s 360mg of cholesterol per day. This is equivalent to about 2 egg yolks. Cholesterol aside, Syntha-6 is one of the best tasting proteins on the market. All flavors taste delicious. Chocolate, Vanilla and Cookies & Cream taste just like melted ice cream. Those looking for a great tasting protein should give Syntha-6 a try. However, those on a strict diet may be turned away by the high cholesterol content.

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Until Next Time,
Tony

Muscle Milk Protein

Posted in Supplement Product Reviews on November 6, 2008 by ahtran2

Cytosport specializes in making high quality products at low prices. Their flagship products are Muscle Milk Protein and CytoGainer.

Today I would like to highlight their Muscle Milk protein. This product is great for lean muscle growth and fast exercise recovery. Muscle Milk Protein is probably one of the best tasting proteins on the market. The new formula has been much improved over the original. Previously containing 18g of fat and nearly 350 calories per serving, Muscle Milk Protein now has 12g of fat and only 300 calories.

At first glance you might say, that’s still a lot fat compared to other protein products. These fats are actually lean lipids comprised of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. As a result, the fats in Muscle Milk Protein are burned for muscle energy instead of stored as fat. This is a common misconception many people have with Muscle Milk. People look at the fat content with disappointment and immediately move on to the next product. The important thing to understand is Muscle Milk Protein will help you get leaner due to the type of fats contained in this product. Now, if you take Muscle Milk 3-4 times a day and don’t workout or train, then yes, you will get fat since none of the fats are being used for energy.

In summary, Muscle Milk Protein is a very good protein product once you get past the fat content and actually understand what it is composed of and how it works. With over 20 flavors to choose from, everyone is sure to find one or more that suits his/her tastes.

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Until Next Time,
Tony

Optimum 100% Whey Protein

Posted in Supplement Product Reviews on November 5, 2008 by ahtran2

Optimum Nutrition is a supplement company that has been around for many years. They produce a full line of products from creatine to vitamins to protein powder.

One of the most popular whey products on the market right now is their 100% Whey Protein Gold Standard. Composed mostly of whey protein isolates, Optimum’s 100% Whey Protein contains more than 5 grams of BCAAs as wells as over 4 grams of glutamine. As far as taste, this product ranks up there in at least the top ten. BSN’s Syntha-6 and Cytosport’s Muscle Milk probably taste better, but their product profiles are less than stellar with lots of fat and cholesterol content. Combining the quality and taste, Optimum 100% Whey Protein is a great value in my opinion.

You can read more about this product at Optimum 100% Whey Protein. For more great prices on all your favorite bodybuilding and weight loss products, please visit our website at www.advantagesupplements.com.

Until Next Time,
Tony