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Recommendations for unflavored protein powders? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Basically the gist of it, I'd like to switch to an unflavored protein supplement. Any recommendations or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Good old whey protein isolate is your best bet

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

It comes down to a few factors, only you can decide which are important to you:

Completeness (amino acid profile)
Palatability (including texture/dissolvability)
Tolerability (stomach upset/flatulences)
Price
Moral/Environmental concerns (packaging, freight length, plant based vs animal based,…)

No easy best for you answer anyone could give, really. Personally, I have a very robust stomach and I don't have financial troubles, so I primarily go by taste and moral concerns.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I think it is important to know where you are from. If in EU, I recommend HSN, namely the pea protein powder (or soy protein). From an hypertrophy stand-point, they are as good as whey protein (there are randomized controlled trials showing this). They are also much cheaper and environmentally friendly. Though I never tried unflavored!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

From an hypertrophy stand-point, they are as good as whey protein

Interesting! Do you have a source for that?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

There are probably several, if you search for them. The one I have handy is this one: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25628520/

And thank you for asking for source! I didn't add them initially because I was lazy. But we should definitely normalize asking for proper literature/sourcing.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I've been using an eu based mix of organic pea, rice, and hemp protein. Blandest thing I've ever had, but gets the job done. I'd recommend a brand, but you can find it from a bunch of different sellers, always selling the same mix in a brown bag, just with a different label on it.

In the na, my my favorite was sun worrier. Good vegan mix, good results.