2 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: April 4, 2017
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Hi all!
I am currently using the ON Gold standard whey but in my country the Muscletech is cheaper. Should I just stick with the ON or switch?
Also, I am currently taking a seperate creatine supplement which can conflict(?) with the creatine found in the nitrotech.
7.1K Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: BodybuildingDate Joined: August 8, 2008
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Take a look at their ingredients lists and nutritional content.. if they seem to match up then it should be OK. If it's a big price difference and that's something important to you, switch. If it's a small price difference and you're happy with what you have, then stick with it. Just make sure you have your meal plan on point first and that whatever you use fits in with your meal plan!
Seems like NitroTech has 3g of creatine per serve, however it may not be as effective as part of the protein supplement.. you could still take maybe half a scoop of creatine by itself (2-2.5g) if you're struggling to put on weight.
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2.6K Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: BodybuildingDate Joined: October 10, 2013
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Optimum Nutrition is a superior product based on independent lab tests of supplement quality, purity, and quantity delivered. With supplements, you do get what you pay for - supplements are not regulated by government agencies in most countries. The ingredient list does not a good protein make. Many protein powders have impurities due to poor ingredient sources and manufacturing practices and many don't deliver anywhere near the amount per serving of protein and other ingredients as stated on the label.
Numerous US-based independent lab tests have confirmed the quality, purity, and consistency of the Optimum Nutrition brand. Your choice is whether you want to spend the extra money to get a better quality product to support your physique goals or cut corners price-wise and get an inferior product. No different than the choice between nutritious foods and junk food. If you can afford the ON, my recommendation is stay with it.
Disclaimer - I am not payed by nor endorsed by Optimum Nutrition in any way. My opinions are based on over 30 years of using their products and my own research online.
John
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106 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: January 1, 2017
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I had never heard of this! I figured the sources of protein and the manufacturing practices would vary but I didn't think it would affect quality that much!
Are there any sources I can check out for this? Do you have any material I could read/watch in order to make a better educated decision as a supplements/whey-protein consumer?
Thank you!
P.S. ON is not available in my country so I'm looking for other brands with good reputations and test scores, but any material is appreciated
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2.6K Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: BodybuildingDate Joined: October 10, 2013
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Do a Google search for Consumers Union test of protein powders. You can also do a general Google search for "Protein Powder ratings" and/or "Protein powder lab tests".
John
34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-)
MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.