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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Keith Lachance | Posted under Supplements
Protein Powder - Three Brands to Try
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The first brand that is available is MET-Rx Protein Plus Powder. This product comes in a two pound container that is good for about 16 servings. If you use this product you will be getting 46 grams of METAMYOSYN protein and Glutamine per serving, 7 net carbohydrates per serving, and 1 gram of dietary fiber. Each serving contains about 220 calories with 20 of these calories coming from fat. Each serving also contains about 10 mg of cholesterol. This product also contains the following ingredients by volume: Metamyosyn Protein Blend, Dutch-Processed Cocoa, natural flavorings, artificial flavoring, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, aspartame, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, acesulfame potassium, and guar guar. The protein source of this product comes from milk and eggs. The second brand that is available is Jarrow Formulas Whey Protein Powder. This product also comes in a two pound container and it offers 35 servings. Its main source of protein is whey. Each serving contains 18 grams of whey active protein, 4.3 grams of BCAAs, 45 mg of sodium, 88mg of potassium, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 4 grams of sugars, 20 percent of the daily allowance for Vitamin C, 1 gram of saturated fat, and 8 percent of the daily allowance for calcium. The ingredients of this product by volume include: Ultrafiltered whey protein, fructose, vanilla flavor, Lo Han-sweetener, guar gum, and lecithin. The advantage of this product is that it doesn't contain any artificial flavorings. In addition to vanilla, this product also comes in chocolate. The third brand that is available is Pro Gainer Weight Gain Supplement Protein Powder. This product comes in an eight pound container, and it offers twenty servings. Each serving has 645 calories with 65 of these calories coming from fat. If you use 1 percent milk to mix up a shake the calorie count will increase to 850 calories per serving. Each serving of this product has 22 mg of cholesterol, 110 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of dietary fiber, 62 grams of sugars, 35 grams of protein, 5,000 IU of Vitamin A, and 60mg of Vitamin C. Each serving also contains vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folic acid, vitamin B-12, biotin, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, chromium, and molybdenum. This product also contains the following enzymes: Bromelain, Lactase, Papain, Lipase, and Pepsin. Other ingredients by volume include: maltadextrin, fructose, sweet whey powder, whey protein concentrate, natural flavoring, MCT, Egg white powder, sodium caseinate, whey protein hydrolysate, whey protein isolate, xanthan gum, vitamin and mineral blend, L-Glutamin, taurine and enzyme blend. This is a good product to use if you have food allergies or food sensitivities because it does not contain: wheat, salt, yeast, gluten, artificial colorings, artificial flavorings, or preservatives. About The Author: Keith lachance is a professional writer about health and proteins. At his website, http://www.proteinlive.com he provides advise and information about different types of proteins and their benefits. If you need more information about protein visit the website. |
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