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Boxing Raven · 04-27-2005, 12:15 PM

Hey guys, quick question:
(and I know that I should already know the answer to this, but for some reason, I felt unsure)

I noticed in my local grocery store, (they have a bulk health food section) that they had a bag of "Whey Protein Concentrate", it was just a plain offwhite powder. It was cheap as hell. Is this EXACTLY the same stuff in my protein products? Or does this stuff have other changes made to it before it's used? I don't want to buy it and find out that only 1% of it is protein my body can use. I realize it's not an isolate, and it probably won't mix all that damn easy, but hell, it's about 1/10th the price I'm paying right now.

Also, it doesn't say how many grams of protein are in a certain amount, so am I being naive? Is it 30 grams of protein per 30 gram serving?

Any help?

Dr X · 04-27-2005, 01:19 PM

I'ts almost always junk. Try doing a search on the web on that brand and see what you can find out.

Darkhorse · 04-27-2005, 05:38 PM

If it's just whey concentrate than it has alot of impurities like lactose and fat. That means that if it says 30 grams per serving of protein, you're probably only getting 20 or so. I've been completely hooked on VP2 isolate, but due to trying to save money, I opted for 100% whey. It at least has isolate, concentrate, and hydroslate (sp). Of course hydro is the best digestable, followed by isolate. It looks like you're saving money, but buying isolate or a more pricy brand you get more for your money. But, if you're bulking with a blatent disregard for gaining extra fat, buy a few more.

Boxing Raven · 04-28-2005, 05:16 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I kind of suspected it probably wasn't pure. I don't want any of that crap. I'll just have to pay a little more for a reputable brand so that I at least know what I'm getting. This stuff was cheap (which is partially what tuned my suspicions in the first place) it cost 6 Canadian dollars for a kilo!! That's like 5 US dollars. There was no list of ingredients on the package so I figured I'd ask some experts.

Snachito · 04-28-2005, 06:44 PM

Good call on skipping on it BR! There is nothing wrong with Whey protein concentrate if it comes from a reputable company. If you can get a good Whey isolate/concentrate mix then I feel that's the way to go. Your isolate will be a little more expensive than concentrate, but they take out the lactose, ash and what not in the process.

04-27-2005, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boxing Raven Rank: Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canaduh Posts: 159	Whey Protein Concentrate Hey guys, quick question: (and I know that I should already know the answer to this, but for some reason, I felt unsure) I noticed in my local grocery store, (they have a bulk health food section) that they had a bag of "Whey Protein Concentrate", it was just a plain offwhite powder. It was cheap as hell. Is this EXACTLY the same stuff in my protein products? Or does this stuff have other changes made to it before it's used? I don't want to buy it and find out that only 1% of it is protein my body can use. I realize it's not an isolate, and it probably won't mix all that damn easy, but hell, it's about 1/10th the price I'm paying right now. Also, it doesn't say how many grams of protein are in a certain amount, so am I being naive? Is it 30 grams of protein per 30 gram serving? Any help?

04-27-2005, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dr X Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the deep recesses of your mind Posts: 1,052 Country: Gender:	I'ts almost always junk. Try doing a search on the web on that brand and see what you can find out.
	Dr X's Sig:The Fool say in his heart "There is no God"

04-27-2005, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,106 Country: Gender:	If it's just whey concentrate than it has alot of impurities like lactose and fat. That means that if it says 30 grams per serving of protein, you're probably only getting 20 or so. I've been completely hooked on VP2 isolate, but due to trying to save money, I opted for 100% whey. It at least has isolate, concentrate, and hydroslate (sp). Of course hydro is the best digestable, followed by isolate. It looks like you're saving money, but buying isolate or a more pricy brand you get more for your money. But, if you're bulking with a blatent disregard for gaining extra fat, buy a few more.
	Darkhorse's Sig:"The greater the development and strength of the main muscular structures of the body, the greater the size and strength potential of the small areas of the body." - Stuart McRobert Orange County Strength Club

04-28-2005, 05:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Boxing Raven Rank: Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canaduh Posts: 159	Thanks guys Thanks for the info guys. I kind of suspected it probably wasn't pure. I don't want any of that crap. I'll just have to pay a little more for a reputable brand so that I at least know what I'm getting. This stuff was cheap (which is partially what tuned my suspicions in the first place) it cost 6 Canadian dollars for a kilo!! That's like 5 US dollars. There was no list of ingredients on the package so I figured I'd ask some experts.

04-28-2005, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snachito Rank: Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cardboard Box Posts: 221 Country:	Good call on skipping on it BR! There is nothing wrong with Whey protein concentrate if it comes from a reputable company. If you can get a good Whey isolate/concentrate mix then I feel that's the way to go. Your isolate will be a little more expensive than concentrate, but they take out the lactose, ash and what not in the process.
	Snachito's Sig:All posts are for entertainment purposes only, and are theoretical. I do not use, or condone the use of AAS.

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