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I'm taking allmax iso flex protien with a scoop of dymatize glutamine r these any good?
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You can stack Protein and Glutamine yes. As for the Glutamine, any Glutamine is the same, pretty much brand for brand comparison. The Protein Powder you're taking I don't know about, as I've never heard of it.
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its a canadian company it has glutamine and nos complex in it
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No point to Nitric Oxide. Arginine is responsible for Nitric Oxide production anyway, and other thing besides.

So as any good Protein powder should have Arginine as a part of the Amin Acid chains, it's easier to have one of those, then you don't pay for Nitric Oxide content you don't really need.
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could u sugest a protein powder?
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http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?pr ... age=family

that's what i get. i don't know how good it is for you (someone please tell me), but it tastes so damn good
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I don't think the GNC product is all that.

It also says this.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Plus it seems to contain various different gums, Sugar types, and variations of Zinc, Magnesium, and other such things as well.

I think the Carb levels could be better, and why there is no Vitamin D in it, when you have Calcium content. Not sure the Calcium will be utilised as well as it could be, even with the presence of Magnesium and Phosphorus, (both Bone components), because D helps with Calcium uptake.

Although Cobalamin, (Vit B12), will help some.

Plus it looks like they've added about 3 different types of Whey.

They claim it's highly anabolic, but there's no evidence of Vitamin A or C, both natural Test boosters, although E, Zinc and Cholesterol are present, and clearly the Lecithin is from the Soy as is the Vit E.

It looks like an attempt to overcomplicate the thing to me.

Bottom line is, you could use a powder in two ways.

Concentrate with boosted Glutamine and BCAA's, then used solid Carb sources that might be compatable with it, like Cashews, Oats, Honey etc etc.

Or use a Carb based Protein Shake, and just get one with things like Maltodextrin, Palatinose, Glucomannan etc etc and try that.

Having several types of Whey, Zinc, etc etc, seems to be over egging the point, and will make it more expensive.

Plus having an award winning taste counts for nothing, if it isn't as beneficial as other less well tasting things, then you might as well just dump a small amount of crushed Cashews and Honey in some Nesquick, and get similar results for less money, if your product has more taste than substance.

So all in all, I think it's a reasonable product, but possibly a bit pricey, and overcomplicating the whole Protein shake idea.

Though regardless of what I just said, I'm not outright poo-pooing it let's say.
debo wrote:could u sugest a protein powder?
Apart from what I said above, not any specific brand name product.

I use one called Protein and Complex Carbs made by Nutrisport in Wigan England.

Their products might be sold overseas, I couldn't tell you, and don't really look into other manufacturers products personally, only usually when discussions like this occur, so telling you who does the best thing is pointless. I can only go by what I use as a guide, for the type of Powder / content you could be trying to get.
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Post by mzaruba423 »

if i add in a banana, just over a cup of milk, some natural peanut butter, and some ice, will that be better for me? i'm too lazy to buy something else i have a whole bottle and a half of that shit
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Banan won't increase Glycogen levels too well, as the Sugar is simple, and interacts with the Liver.

Plus you'll waste some of the Banana nutrition, as a lot of Fruits don't mix too well with other stuff.

So frankly can the Banana, and go for another Carb source, if you think Carbs are inadequate.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Boss, that is a general disclaimer put on all supplements, vitamins and naturopathic products sold in Canada and the US. Most also carry the warning not to take if pregnant or nursing, even fish oil and protein powder.
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debo wrote:could u sugest a protein powder?
In Canada, try Isoflex or MVP Nutrition. Most major cities have a Popeye's Supplements, they carry both.
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I see. I was not aware of that disclaimer being a general thing. As we don't have the FDA over here.

Nearest thing is probably the Food Standards Agency, or possibly General Medical Council,
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Post by debo »

I was reading about jay robb protein can u only buy it online, I have popeyes where i live.
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debo wrote:could u sugest a protein powder?
Dymatize brand. Get mine at dpsnutrition.com. They have the best prices on line that I have found.
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Post by debo »

i have the dymatize gltamine, should i take glut before a workout & could i put it in green tea?
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