This is the number #1
selling and highest reviewed protein supplement on the market today. Is it
really composed of 100% protein and nothing else, as the name of the product
implies?
For this review, I
highlighted the product's ingredients and their functional purpose. In other
words, I don't explain what each ingredient is, rather, I tell you WHY the
manufacturer put each ingredient in the product.
Ingredients & Their Purpose
Protein Blend: this blend is what comprises the protein portion
of the protein supplement. The respective percentages of each ingredient is not
specified.
- Whey Protein Isolates:
Isolates are processed to remove the fats and lactose from the protein.
They are composed of approximately 90% protein by weight.
- Whey Protein Concentrate: Concentrates are approximately 29-89% protein by
weight.
- Whey Peptides: Peptides
are short chains of amino acids that have very similar chemical properties
to protein molecules.
Cocoa: this ingredient is added into the product for
the purpose of adding flavor.
Lecithin: this ingredient helps to smooth the texture of
the product.
Natural and Artificial
Flavors: these ingredients,
though not specified exactly what flavors they are, are added into the product
for the purpose of making it taste better.
Acesulfame
Pottasium: this is a low calorie
sweetener that is added to the product for flavoring purposes.
Aminogen: this is a manufactured ingredient that is put in
the product to improve the effectiveness of the protein blend by improving the
body’s ability to digest protein properly.
Lactase: aids the body in digesting the product,
especially for lactose intolerant individuals. The manufacturer uses this
ingredient because without it, the product may irritate peoples’ bowels and the
amount of repeat customers would decrease.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1
Scoop (30.4 g)
- Calories: 120
(Calories from Fat, 10)
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 24g
Product Overview
If I were to use a
protein supplement, this is the one that I would use. Compared to other protein
supplements whose ingredients I have reviewed, this product has a very high
concentration of protein in comparison to the other ingredients in the product.
Additionally, I have not seen any negative customer reviews for this product.
However, based on my experience and research, chocolate milk is just as, if not
more effective than chocolate protein powders after a workout, and it is more
affordable as well.
Want to see another
supplement? Let me know in the comments below!
References
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(n.d.). American Lecithin Company. Retrieved September 8, 2013,
from http://www.americanlecithin.com/leci_appfood.html
Optimum Nutrition: True
Strength. (n.d.). Optimum Nutrition: True Strength. Retrieved
September 8, 2013, from http://OptimumNutrition.com
Volek, J. S., Ph.D..,
& R.D.. (n.d.). NutritionExpress.com . NutritionExpress.com.
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