Use these to catch up if I'm behind on my protein for the day.
(indicates that they have not used the product)I tried these...they're good. Taste like liquid candy with only a slight aftertaste. However, I just read a study that showed these are mostly collagen protein with very minute amts of Whey protein in them. Their protein score (PDCAAS score) was only a 4 out of a 100. Some of the other brands scored a 100 out of 100 and tasted better. I am bummed though!!! I also read a post where someone had been drinking these and getting in "all of her protein" and her 3-month post op labs were horrible and they told her to change her protein source. Bummer!!
(indicates that they have not used the product)Personally I hate the taste of protein drinks and the calorie/protein gram ratio of most protein bars doesn't impress me either. However this is the best thing I've found to supplement my protein by far!!
For ~$27.00 you get a pack of 12, 3.1 oz vials of concentrated liquid protein. They come in fruit punch, grape, and orange flavors. There are 2 grams of carbs, 0 grams of sugar, only 176 calories (compared to 200+ with most protein bars), it's only 3.1 ounces in the entire thing which means you can take it down in three small sips.
Best of all it has 42 grams of protein in each vial!!!! I usually take only one sip at a time and spread it out over the course of the day to maximize my protein absorption since it is so concentrated. Also, it doesn't need to be refrigerated ever (even after it's been opened), which makes it great to throw in a backpack, briefcase, or pocketbook.
I bought these when Fitness First USA was having a sale. I got 2 - 12 pack cases + 4 free vials (28 vials total). Each vial has 42 grams of liquid protein. I was told to split the vials in half since the body is unable to absorb more than about 25 grams of protein at one time. My purchase has about 56 servings...definitely enough to get me through the post-op liquid phase. I bought the fruit punch flavor. It is ok. I find that it is easier to get down if I mix it with some water or Crystal Light.
(indicates that they have used the product)I drink this protein every day, warm as hot chocolate. I add dry cocoa powder to the mix, in order to get a richer chocolate taste. I usually add a SF flavored syrup to the hot cocoa. I love this protein, after almost two years of drinking it. The fact that it has extra vitamins added is a boost.
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