Comments on: MyProtein Review

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:15:47 +0000

Graham, I think they call that idea “Bro-Science”… 🙂 Interesting idea, but I think something called the placebo effect has to be weighed in to. Just because you take a supplement and ‘feel’ it works after you take it, is not always attributed to the contents of the supplement.

By: Graham

Graham — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:04:54 +0000

Mark,
Before this post, I had an idea that I was going to put to you, but it seems even more appropriate now. The idea was to ask all hackers who take supplements to post what they’re taking and how and what affect it has had on them and their progress and any side affects that they may have experienced. All this info’ could then be collated and an extensive library of supplements and their effects on the people taking them and in what doses would then be available to say all people who have registered with the site, so we can all benefit from each others collective experience!

Graham

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:45:29 +0000

@mikey. They cross the natural line for me, so I don’t know a lot about them since I wouldn’t consider taking them. Basically they’re an attempt to trigger your body to produce more anabolic hormones. I don’t think they’re very effective at doing so, but I guess you might get an effect similar to taking a very very weak steroid.

By: Mike Huber

Mike Huber — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:33:33 +0000

I agree with Zipper. in the U.S., Optimum Nutrition gold standard is the best. As for Beta Alanine, it does give me a better workout. I’ve kept track of workouts with and without Beta Alanine. They are better with. As for bedtime, I still take 1 scoop of ON Casein and their ZMA. They have both made a big difference in muscle gains, plus Great MuscleHack Workouts!! Thanks Mark!!
Also, I sleep very good with the ZMA…

By: mikey

mikey — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:54:22 +0000

Mark, what is your take on pro-hormones? I have tried all different kinds of protein..BSN vannilla ice cream is my personal favorite. Twin lab is probably the best deal..about 35 bucks for a 5 pound container..

By: Zipper

Zipper — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:51:20 +0000

I’ve tried ALLOT of protein powders over the years and the one that has never let me down in every way is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard. I never have to add anything but water to it. Its flavored with natural ingredients, at least for Chocolate and Vanilla. Never tried their other flavors. Seriously I just have never had a better protien powder. One of these days I’ll give my protien a go. Always had great results with my simple stack,

ON Whey Isolate Gold
Creatine Mono Ultimate Nutrition
Vitamin D3 2500IU per day
Vitamin C 500mg
Cup of Coffee (pre workout)
EAS Glutamine 5g

Similar GLAD diet and no multi vitamins, there just is no proof for any brand at least in north america that a mutli does anything as its never been regulated or approved. A balanced diet gives your body everything it needs and with no regulation on multi’s I opt out until the day one does, just like D3 and Vit C. 😉
I’m interested in beta-alanine so I may give that a try. Cheers!

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:22:58 +0000

@Jack. It’s pretty much impossible to totally eliminate all sugar. Even on TSPA, you can have some sugar within your daily carb limit.
@Andrew @John. Thanks for the beta alanine feedback.
@Dale. Probably go for Quest on that one.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:46:33 +0000

For those on this side of the pond … check out http://www.canadianprotein.com
And no … I have to sponsorship/endorsements with this company. I just like to find a cost-effective but high quality protein. These guys deliver (no pun intended – as delivery is free for over $99). Check them out.

By: Andrew Mast

Andrew Mast — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:17:11 +0000

@John A Davis
Yea, I pretty much take it the way you do. I think it’s important for people who don’t use it (yet) to know that it’s not going to be some dramatic thing where you’re throwing 20 pounds on your next workout or pumping out 12 reps when your last set was 8. But, I notice that It gives an edge which might provide you with one or two extra reps and overall not feeling as exhausted during your workouts. It’s not a miracle like roids or anything. But, if I had to choose, I’d pick it over creatine any day.

By: Dale Tuftee

Dale Tuftee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:15:48 +0000

How would you compare Quest bars to Mp Max bars? Thanks for everything you do!!!

By: pat

pat — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:10:18 +0000

Hey mark I was woundering what you think of a product called finotrenbolone I friend of mine was telling me about it and I just wanted to know if you think its worth the money.

By: John A Davis

John A Davis — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:38:16 +0000

https://ergo-log.com/betaalanine.html
especially the link in the link above that says you don’t need very much beta-alanine
It also explains what the hell it does.
I take one cap of the cheapos before workout, one with each meal.
I would say it works. Seems like I fatigue farther down the sets. So I’m thinking this might make more muscle mass because I can break my muscle even deeper. . .I think that makes sense. maybe not

By: Andrew Mast

Andrew Mast — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:15:58 +0000

PS, you will get a prickly sensation when taking larger doses of Beta Alanine (like 1/4-1/2 teaspoon). The more you take, the pricklier you’ll feel. It’s completely safe, and I personally like the feeling because it’s feedback that the stuff is in my body and being processed. I don’t recommend taking large quantities. A little goes a long way.

By: Andrew Mast

Andrew Mast — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:12:35 +0000

Beta Alanine WORKS for me, I know it. I have been able to push through reps that I otherwise would have failed on. I can tell that it gives me a boost of endurance. I can’t speak on it giving me more muscle or anything, but I live by it. I highly recommend that you take it more regularly than just before and after workouts. It says it takes 2 weeks of steady use to really get the sought after benefits. I take is in the morning, pre-workout(s), and post workout, though, I don’t think the post workout makes all that difference for endurance. I find that morning + preworkout gives me a boost.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:51:27 +0000

I see that the protein bar has 5.3g of sugar pure bar. I thought you wanted to avoid sugar at all costs?? (I’m doing TSPA)