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TorqPenderloin
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Supplements are meant to address nutritional deficits.
You would have to tell us a bit more about what you're looking to accomplish for us to be able to tell you if a particular product is "Good" or "Bad."
If you only have a protein deficit, it would be wise to consider a protein isolate as the strip fast powder you asked about has a fair amount of carbohydrates. However, if you're looking to fill a protein and caloric deficit, it's not a bad product.
In an attempt to possibly save you some money, is there a reason that you need protein powder?
You would have to tell us a bit more about what you're looking to accomplish for us to be able to tell you if a particular product is "Good" or "Bad."
If you only have a protein deficit, it would be wise to consider a protein isolate as the strip fast powder you asked about has a fair amount of carbohydrates. However, if you're looking to fill a protein and caloric deficit, it's not a bad product.
In an attempt to possibly save you some money, is there a reason that you need protein powder?
qe5rt
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I agree with TorqPenderloin, protein shakes have a purpose and depending on your need they can help or do little. The protein powder you mentioned is pretty high in carbs you'll find plenty in the 5g/serving range and lower. A lot of labels aren't correct neither you can check the lab results of certain specific powders here.
The stripfast seems like a diet sham, it contains more taurine per serving than any popular energy drink (most are 1000mg of taurine). Furthermore they add a lot of stuff that supposedly helps lose weight (your goal i'm assuming because of the contents of the shake). L-carnitine is generally healthy though you need 300mg (1,5 servings of that shake) if a remember correctly for the effects to occur. Even then the research only shows minor effects in increased weight loss, insulin sensitivity,... That said i do take it on occasion. The effects of CLA are even less proven (unless you're a rat) and are generally minor effects in the areas where you would desire them. Taurine does increase the blood flow in type 1 diabetics. The acai berry is generally healthy and considered a *shivers* superfood (i really hate that term). It will have some health benefits though there is no proper study that has proven it helps you lose weight. Finally green tea will most likely help you lose some water weight, which you will gain again later on.
Edit: also just noticed that it contains 80% casein which is a slower protein (to cut corners) and will have the effect of you feeling full for longer. So i'm going to add that there are way better ways to lose weight without resorting to these things.
Edit 2: It's worth reading about L-carnitine even though the effects are minor it holds many positive effects for diabetics and people who exercise. L-Carnitine. 'Tis truly Captain America's serum.
The stripfast seems like a diet sham, it contains more taurine per serving than any popular energy drink (most are 1000mg of taurine). Furthermore they add a lot of stuff that supposedly helps lose weight (your goal i'm assuming because of the contents of the shake). L-carnitine is generally healthy though you need 300mg (1,5 servings of that shake) if a remember correctly for the effects to occur. Even then the research only shows minor effects in increased weight loss, insulin sensitivity,... That said i do take it on occasion. The effects of CLA are even less proven (unless you're a rat) and are generally minor effects in the areas where you would desire them. Taurine does increase the blood flow in type 1 diabetics. The acai berry is generally healthy and considered a *shivers* superfood (i really hate that term). It will have some health benefits though there is no proper study that has proven it helps you lose weight. Finally green tea will most likely help you lose some water weight, which you will gain again later on.
Edit: also just noticed that it contains 80% casein which is a slower protein (to cut corners) and will have the effect of you feeling full for longer. So i'm going to add that there are way better ways to lose weight without resorting to these things.
Edit 2: It's worth reading about L-carnitine even though the effects are minor it holds many positive effects for diabetics and people who exercise. L-Carnitine. 'Tis truly Captain America's serum.
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I'm just tweaking my diet to include more protein shakes as part of my new gym routine, hopefully it will aid recovery and longer term cut down on some of the heavier carbs such as bananas.
I've been having green smoothies with fruit, but my BG is being raised by the fruit for a couple of hours post workout, as a vegetarian I've opted for soy protein isolate, despite the Internet being awash with negative hormone stories it's working out ok, less aches and muscle fatigue, also feeling fuller for longer.
I've been having green smoothies with fruit, but my BG is being raised by the fruit for a couple of hours post workout, as a vegetarian I've opted for soy protein isolate, despite the Internet being awash with negative hormone stories it's working out ok, less aches and muscle fatigue, also feeling fuller for longer.
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My grandson is in to body building and uses protein shakes a lot he uses Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard high protein low carb or so he says. It may be worth looking at though is costly.
I would suggest you pick your protein choice with care.
The last time I looked, there were a number of options
Whey protein
Soy protein
Hemp protein (from holland and barratt)
Pea protein (seen those online)
Egg protein (expensive)
I found the whey and the soy left me feeling sluggish and brain foggy, while the hemp seemed to work marvels.
But then, I guess we all need to make our own decisions about whether the different internet scare stories are worth listening to...
The last time I looked, there were a number of options
Whey protein
Soy protein
Hemp protein (from holland and barratt)
Pea protein (seen those online)
Egg protein (expensive)
I found the whey and the soy left me feeling sluggish and brain foggy, while the hemp seemed to work marvels.
But then, I guess we all need to make our own decisions about whether the different internet scare stories are worth listening to...
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I read this article on the BBC website today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/138d9d50-2c3b-4c64-a74f-a148746e4de4
****In January, I ended up in A&E after worsening pains in my abdomen meant I was no longer able to stand up straight.
After a scan and a little while writhing about in a most undignified manner, the doctor told me I had kidney stones, likely brought on by a disproportionately high protein intake, which my body simply couldn’t process and turned into calcified deposits in the kidneys. When these small ‘stones’ get stuck… yeah, that hurts.****
qe5rt
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The vast majority of people who get kidney stones from high protein diets are people who have a disposition for it. But off course you still need fibers and plenty of fluids but that's true for any diet. I've been taking 2-3 protein shakes a day for the last couple of years and generally taking protein shakes for over 15 years and my kidney function is fine. Also know loads of people on high protein diets and don't know a single one with kidney problems.
So if you had kidney stones before you should avoid high protein diets.
