I covered d-aspartic acid in a post already. It was brief, but coved just the basics.
Stand-alone DAA is water insoluable which means, in our case, it won't be absorbed by our bodies as well when taken alone. Fortunately when d aspartic acid is combined with Calcium Chelate it becomes more viable in our bodies allowing the DAA to be absorbed at a very fast pace. The following 2 products contain the combination of DAA and Calcium chelate.
E-pharm Testforce Review ($35):
Testforce contains the strong combo of D-aspartic Acid and Calcium Chelate in a small tub of supplement powder. There is 90g per container which is enough for 26 servings (2 scoops per serving). Each Serving contains 3g of d aspartic acid and 451mg of calcium chelate. Its a pretty straight forward combo of DAA and calcium chlate.
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MG's Super Test Booster Reviews ($30) :
There is a promising looking new d-aspartic acid test booster that offers a couple additional ingredients more than e-pharms' Testforce and can be bought at a much lower price at Truenutrition.com MG's Super Test Booster.
USE Discount Code BNT602 at Checkout for a 5% discount on your entire order (they sell bulk powders/protein).
Active Ingredients: D-Aspartic Acid, Proprietary Blend (Ascorbic Acid, Maca Root Extract, Calcium Chelate, Zinc, Selenium).
In addition to the D aspartic acid and Calcium Chelate that is in Epharm's Testforce, MG's Super Test Booster includes Maca Root Extract and Ascorbic Acid. Maca Root Extract is an herbal supplement that is known to effect Libido and sexual enhancement. Ascorbic Acid is jsut the fancy name for Vitamin C.
I've got the orginal ingredients list for MGs test booster, but I see that it has been changed to a proprietary blend, so I will not release the total ingredient amounts. I will however say that what I read online has slightly more DAA than Epharm's Testforce and less Calcium Chelate.
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VERDICT
The combination of an additional libido enhancer and the regular d aspartic acid + Calcium Chelate makes MG's Test booster really stand out as a all-around great test booster. The price certainly can't be beat at under $28.50 when using code BNT602 at checkout is a serious bargain. Also MG's booster contains an additional 4 servings over epharm's testforce.
So save $6.50 + get 4 free servings + free sexual/libido enhancers when you by MG's Super Testbooster at trueprotein.com
Additional Info on MGs Test Booster :
True Protein and Massive G have once again teamed up again to make the Mack daddy of all testosterone boosters.
This new super testosterone booster contains the exciting new compound D-Aspartic Acid (DAA) along with 5 other vitamins, minerals, and herbs all designed to optimize your natural testosterone production and fertility to the greatest extent to reach your natural potential.
Each one of these vitamins and minerals contains a key role in testosterone production on their own and when stacked together you will get a very large natural testosterone spike for several hours after ingestion.
D-Aspartic Acid is a physiological amino acid occurring principally in the pituitary gland and testes and has a role in the regulation of the release and synthesis of LH and testosterone in humans and rats. Studies in humans have shown it cause an average increase of 33% in luteinizing hormone (LH) and 42% in free testosterone.
Preliminary feedback from those that have tried the DAA as a single supplement alone for 30 days report positive effects such as increased libido, energy, motivation, strength and tissue gains with enhanced recuperation.
We believe adding the additional 5 vitamins, minerals and herbs will serve to boost testosterone production even higher and enhance gains two fold.
Directions: Take 4 capsules mid morning and 4 capsules before bed and reap the incredible gains from the untapped potential of your own natural testosterone production boosted by these key supplemental ingredients.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
HGHadvanced Anti-Aging Supplement Ingredents Review
There is a new anti-aging supplement out now called HGHadvanced. It contains the highest quality ingredients on the market. So I took a quick look at the product and review my findings below:
HGHadvanced Ingredients Overview :
HGHadvanced uses natural ingredients that are clinically proven to reduce the effects of the aging process and help improve memory. This natural HGH releaser helps gain muscle and lower fat levels. I know it is difficult for the older generation to have successful muscle growth as they age. It is good that hgh products can help out in that situation. Find out more at the HGH Advanced Website
Next part of the hghadvanced review is on the benefits.
Benefits of HGHadvanced :
HGH advance’s primary benefit is centered on anti-aging. This means that this HGH releaser is not for the younger crowd, it is for older people around the age 30 and up.
As we age our bodies wear down and we start to get wrinkles, memory loss, and lowered sex drive. HGH Advanced helps our bodies regain the appearance of our younger years and helps improve cognitive wellbeing.
Quick Review of the Benefits of HGH:
• Helps reverse the signs of aging skin – giving you a younger appearance
• Improve your memory and overall well being – think quicker and remember better
• Lower your fat levels and build lean muscle – improve physical fitness
• More energy and endurance – become more active
• Grow thick hair – Love the new hairdo?
• Increase your bone density – just calcium does not do it anymore
• Improve your sex drive – who doesn’t want that?
• A strengthened immune system – help stay healthy when others are sick.
They only sell HGHadvanced through their website at HGHAdvanced Website
I hope I answered all your questions in this HGHadvanced Review. If you have anymore put them in the comments and I’ll try to answer them for you.
HGHadvanced Ingredients Overview :
HGHadvanced uses natural ingredients that are clinically proven to reduce the effects of the aging process and help improve memory. This natural HGH releaser helps gain muscle and lower fat levels. I know it is difficult for the older generation to have successful muscle growth as they age. It is good that hgh products can help out in that situation. Find out more at the HGH Advanced Website
Next part of the hghadvanced review is on the benefits.
Benefits of HGHadvanced :
HGH advance’s primary benefit is centered on anti-aging. This means that this HGH releaser is not for the younger crowd, it is for older people around the age 30 and up.
As we age our bodies wear down and we start to get wrinkles, memory loss, and lowered sex drive. HGH Advanced helps our bodies regain the appearance of our younger years and helps improve cognitive wellbeing.
Quick Review of the Benefits of HGH:
• Helps reverse the signs of aging skin – giving you a younger appearance
• Improve your memory and overall well being – think quicker and remember better
• Lower your fat levels and build lean muscle – improve physical fitness
• More energy and endurance – become more active
• Grow thick hair – Love the new hairdo?
• Increase your bone density – just calcium does not do it anymore
• Improve your sex drive – who doesn’t want that?
• A strengthened immune system – help stay healthy when others are sick.
They only sell HGHadvanced through their website at HGHAdvanced Website
I hope I answered all your questions in this HGHadvanced Review. If you have anymore put them in the comments and I’ll try to answer them for you.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
True Protein BCAA Boost Review & Protein Soup Review
http://trueprotein.com has a discount code BNT602 that gives a 5% discount on all your protein supplement purchases from the true protein store. I like trueprotein and have tried many of the products at trueprotein.com
True Protein BCAA Boost Review:
I've tried trueprotein's bcaa preworkout supplement BCAA Boost: it provides a clean energy feeling and has a solid ingredient profile that contains green tea extract, bcaa's, and caffeine. I get it flavoed citrus LimeAde. At first the flavor was a bit too much like a gatorade sports drink, but I eventually got used to the taste. If I remember correctly the trueprotein bcaa boost contains 250mg of caffeine, so coffee drinkers can drink this in the morning instead.
True Protein Soup Review (True Protein Broth)
I'm not much of a soup eater, but sometimes I have a craving for a healthy soup once in a while. I don't touch anything canned anymore or have had any of those ramen noodle meals. Taste was pretty good. True protein's soup was seasoned nicely and it seemed to drift in the air. Take note that their is a version of true protein soup that is just the soup broth. That means there is a low carb option out their for folks seeking a high protein broth. The only side effect I noticed was some serious gas from the true protein soup. I think it is from the beef protein powder that is a main ingredient in the protein soup.
True Protein BCAA Boost Review:
I've tried trueprotein's bcaa preworkout supplement BCAA Boost: it provides a clean energy feeling and has a solid ingredient profile that contains green tea extract, bcaa's, and caffeine. I get it flavoed citrus LimeAde. At first the flavor was a bit too much like a gatorade sports drink, but I eventually got used to the taste. If I remember correctly the trueprotein bcaa boost contains 250mg of caffeine, so coffee drinkers can drink this in the morning instead.
True Protein Soup Review (True Protein Broth)
I'm not much of a soup eater, but sometimes I have a craving for a healthy soup once in a while. I don't touch anything canned anymore or have had any of those ramen noodle meals. Taste was pretty good. True protein's soup was seasoned nicely and it seemed to drift in the air. Take note that their is a version of true protein soup that is just the soup broth. That means there is a low carb option out their for folks seeking a high protein broth. The only side effect I noticed was some serious gas from the true protein soup. I think it is from the beef protein powder that is a main ingredient in the protein soup.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder Supplement Review
I picked up the 16 packet Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein variety Pack and am going to review all of the whey protien flavors.
I will be mixing them all with water (4-6oz). I will use the Blender Bottle
Flavors in the Variety Pack
Banana Cream
Caramel Toffee Fudge
Chocolate Malt
Chocolate Mint
Cookies & Cream
Delicious Strawberry
Double Rich Chocolate
Extreme Milk Chocolate
French Vanilla Creme
Mocha Cappuccino
Orange Cream
Rocky Road
Root Beer Float
Strawberry Banana
Tropical Punch
Vanilla Ice Cream
Other brands I've purchased (chocolate unless I mention otherwise):
Champion Nutrition (Chocolate, Banana, Cookies & Cream, Cocoa-Mochaccino)
American Sports Nutrition: American Whey
Prolab (Cinnamon Oatmeal)
Syntrax Matrix 5.0
Dymatize
Optimum Nutrition (Chocolate, Chocolate Mint)
SciTec
GNC (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry)
EAS
Designer Whey
Iron-Tek
TwinLab
My Favorite of them all has been:
Champion Nutrition Whey Protein (Chocolate)
My 2nd best is 
The bar is set pretty high, so let's see what ON can do.
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Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes, I LOVE Chocolate. Almost all my whey that I have purchased has been chocolate.
Mixibility- 8.5/10. Mixed good, some small clumps were still there after 6-7 seconds in the
blender bottle, so I shook for a few seconds more.
Texture-9/10. I used 6 ounces of water and it Turned out too thin for me. Nothing wrong with that, I just might use less water next time to get it how I like it.
Taste-8/10. Taste just like I remember. It is rich but not a "sweet sweet" taste. It has a sharp after-taste like after having eaten bittersweet dark chocolate.
Overall-8/10. It was good, but not my thing.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No, I'd had it multiple times before, but kept searching to find a better tasting chocolate whey. I eventually found Champion Nutrition Whey Protein and have settled on that brand.
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Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Ice Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-NO
Mixibility- 8/10. I used less water so it took about 15 seconds to get most of the clumps out.
Texture-9.5/10. I used 5 ounces of water. It was the consistancy of whole milk.
Taste-5/10. Tasted like powdered milk with a hint of vanilla. Wierd chemical taste during and especially after.
Overall-5/10. When people describe things as having a "chemical" taste, I never new exactly what they meant... til now. If not for the lingering chemical taste, a person could buy a big container, not like it, and mix with another flavor to make up for it.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutriton Delicious Strawberry Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-NO, I suffered through 6lbs of GNC Strawberry 8 years ago and it was not pleasant.
Mixibility- 9/10. Less than 10 seconds vigorous shaking.
Texture-8/10. used about 4.5oz water. Turned out thin like skim-milk.
Taste-6/10. The first rush of flavor made me think it was going to be O.K. but then I got hit with a chemical taste. It finishes with a sharp kinda bitter taste.
Overall
-6.5/10. Its like one of those vitamin water drinks that you pick up just to try out, but never buy it again because there is just something not right with the flavor. The chemical taste does not linger after drinking as long as the Vanilla Ice Cream.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Orange Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Sounds alright. I haven't had orange Whey, but have had an Orange flavored NO product.
Mixibility- 8/10. About 15 seconds vigorous shaking to remove clumps from top/sides of shaker.
Texture-8/10. used about 4.5-5oz water. Turned out kinda frothy and little less thin than skim milk.
Taste-7.5/10. Its intriguing. There is a distinct light Orange and a distinct Cream taste. More cream than orange (maybe 65:35 split ). The orange flavor kind of reminds me of Hi-C (Definitely not as sweet/flavorful etc. but there is something similar about it). Has a slight sour aftertaste (kind of like the real thing) with a touch of cream.
Overall-7.5/10. The frothiness would get on my nerves after a while. But an orange flavored whey protein is hard to come by. It was good.
Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yeah, I'd buy a small container just to break up the monotony.
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Optimum Nutrition Extreme Milk Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes
Mixibility
- 10/10. About 10 seconds of moderate shaking.
Texture-9/10. Used about 6oz water (I started with less, but it made the flavor too strong). Thin as Hot Chocolate.
Taste
-9/10. Flavor reminds me of Nestle sugar-free hot chocolate and Scitec alpine chocolate whey. It was smooth. I think its the sweetner that gives an aftertaste that lasts only a second or two and then its gone.
Overall
-9/10. It was really good. Not quite Champion, in my opinion, but I'd give it a go any time.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes
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Optimum Nutrition Carmel Toffee Fudge Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? -Yes
Mixibility- 8.75/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking. Still had some small clumps on sides of shaker.
Texture
-9/10. Used about 5.5oz water. It is on the thick side of thin (if that makes any sense) kind of like twice as thick as hot chocolate.
Taste-9.25/10. It has a smooth carmel taste with a nice sweet flavor. Smells pretty good too (more like butterscotch to me).
Overall-9/10. I'm not sure if I could drink it after every workout, but it would make a good "imitation dessert" if I'm in the mood for something sweet, but don't want to cheat on my diet.
Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes
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Optimum Nutrition Cookies and Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
- Not really.
Mixibility- 9/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking.
Texture-9/10. Used about 6oz water. Mixed thin. Bonus points for having cookie crumbs in it (pretty cool).
Taste-6/10. Don't be expecting Oreos, because its not going to taste like it. I think it has more of a graham cracker taste. Has a sharp aftertaste that seems to follow suit with alot of these flavors.
Overall
-6.75/10. This was on par with expectations and the cookie crumbs were way cool. If not for the aftertaste it might have been equal to Champion Nutrition's cookies & cream, but I'd rather not buy any brand of C&C again. But definitely mad props for cookie crumbs.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Root Beer Float Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? -its o.k. definitely not my favorite.
Mixibility- 8.5/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Turned out thin and a little frothy
Taste-8/10. There is a faint/lite taste of Root Beer while drinking. Its not overpowering or very intense. The Root beer aftertaste leaves me craving more. To me, the aftertaste is better/more intense than the drink itself.
Overall-8.5/10. I could sniff the bag all day long. It smells exactly like root beer. The taste while drinking is o.k. The after-taste is awesome; the rootbeer flavor is so good. If I said this tastes exactly like a "root beer float" it would be an accurate statement.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No, If I liked rootbeer more I'd buy it, but It was great for what it was.
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Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Malt Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? - Sure, I rarely eat this flavor though.
Mixibility
-8.5/10. About 12 seconds of moderate shaking. Still some small clumps hiding.
Texture-9.25/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out like skim milk.
Taste-9/10. Its a real sweet flavor. Reminds me of those Whopper chocolate malt candies (less intense flavor though) and definetly smells like choc. malt. The malt afertaste does a good job masking the chemical taste that seems to be in most of the ON flavors.
Overall
-9/10. ON did a good job making a Chocolate Malt flavor. I would prefer this flavor over the Double Rich Chocolate.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes.
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Optimum Nutrition Tropical Punch Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? - Yeah, but never had it in protein
Mixibility-7.5/10. About 15 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Still some small clumps stuck to the shaker.
Texture-7/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out way frothy.
Taste-7.5/10. Tastes like Tropical fruit punch. It tastes sweet, a bit tart aftertaste with a little chemical flavor. The Taste reminds me of Champion's Amino Shooter or Hawaiin punch. At first, the smell was not very appetizing, but it grew on me.
Overall
-7/10. For a fruit flavor it was pretty good. I'd take it over the strawberry.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes, If I am in the mood for something tropical that makes me think of summertime beaches maybe a small tub.
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Optimum Nutrition French Vanilla Creme Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
- No
Mixibility-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.
Texture-7/10. Used about 5oz water. Turned out frothy, but smooth. About twice the thickness of standard hot chocolate.
Taste-4/10. Its a very neutral french vanilla flavor, meaning the flavor is noticeable, but only slightly. However, as you're swallowing it hits you with a Sharp/bitter chemical taste. Its there for only a short while, but its there long enough to ruin your day.
Overall-4/10. The bitterness as it finishes just kills it.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Rocky Road Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
- No
Mixibility-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out thin.
Taste-6/10. Its a sweet flavor (maybe because it tries to mimic marshmallow). There is an almond extract type taste and smell. The almond taste masks the chemicalness at the end well, but there is still some chemical flavor there. The chocolate is lite, kind of like just the backdrop... its a not a star player on the field.
Overall
-6.5/10. If you like almond flavor this is probably for you. Beware its really sweet.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Banana Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? - Yes
Mixibility-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Small hidden clumps.
Texture-10/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out smooth
Taste-10/10. Refreshing. Beautiful. Exactly like a banana milk shake. Reminds me of those small banana-shaped candies you'd pay a quarter for a handful at the store candy machines.
Overall-10/10. Homerun! I want more.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes, large quantities.
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Optimum Nutrition Mocha Cappuccino Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-No, not that much
Mixibility- 9/10. About 12 seconds of moderate shaking. Still small clumps on shaker.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Mixed moderately thin.
Taste-7.5/10. It's a lite mocha flavor, not intense. Has an authentic mocha coffee smell.
Overall
-7.5/10. I'm not a big coffee drinker. But I can say that IMO this is a more authentic mocha flavor than Champion Nutrition's version. I enjoy ON's mocha cappuccino more than Champion's. I also love how it smells like coffee.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No.
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Optimum Nutrition Strawberry Banana Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Not sure, but it sounds interesting
Mixibility- 8/10. About 14 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Some small clumps noticeable upon drinking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Mixed a little bit thin. About a half inch of froth on top.
Taste-7/10. Tastes more strawberry than banana. But it does have the genuine "I just blended a banana into my strawberry shake" taste to it.
Overall-7/10. It was o.k. Just let's you know that if you can get the strawberry flavor, not like it, but mix it w/ banana and it might be drinkable. But, if you don't like their strawberry I would not get this.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No.
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Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Mint Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Yeah
Mixibility- 9/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Mixed moderately thin.
Taste-6.75/10. Dark chocolate type taste (strong bitterness). Mint flavor was weak.
Overall-7/10. It was kind of a letdown. I don't remember the chocolate being as intense or the mint being as weak 5-6 years ago when I bought a 5lber. I do, however, remember getting sick of it after the 3rd pound or so.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No.
I will be mixing them all with water (4-6oz). I will use the Blender Bottle
Flavors in the Variety Pack
Banana Cream
Caramel Toffee Fudge
Chocolate Malt
Chocolate Mint
Cookies & Cream
Delicious Strawberry
Double Rich Chocolate
Extreme Milk Chocolate
French Vanilla Creme
Mocha Cappuccino
Orange Cream
Rocky Road
Root Beer Float
Strawberry Banana
Tropical Punch
Vanilla Ice Cream
Other brands I've purchased (chocolate unless I mention otherwise):
Champion Nutrition (Chocolate, Banana, Cookies & Cream, Cocoa-Mochaccino)
American Sports Nutrition: American Whey
Prolab (Cinnamon Oatmeal)
Syntrax Matrix 5.0
Dymatize
Optimum Nutrition (Chocolate, Chocolate Mint)
SciTec
GNC (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry)
EAS
Designer Whey
Iron-Tek
TwinLab
My Favorite of them all has been:
Champion Nutrition Whey Protein (Chocolate)
My 2nd best is The bar is set pretty high, so let's see what ON can do.
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Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes, I LOVE Chocolate. Almost all my whey that I have purchased has been chocolate.
Mixibility- 8.5/10. Mixed good, some small clumps were still there after 6-7 seconds in the
blender bottle, so I shook for a few seconds more.
Texture-9/10. I used 6 ounces of water and it Turned out too thin for me. Nothing wrong with that, I just might use less water next time to get it how I like it.
Taste-8/10. Taste just like I remember. It is rich but not a "sweet sweet" taste. It has a sharp after-taste like after having eaten bittersweet dark chocolate.
Overall-8/10. It was good, but not my thing.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No, I'd had it multiple times before, but kept searching to find a better tasting chocolate whey. I eventually found Champion Nutrition Whey Protein and have settled on that brand.
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Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Ice Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-NO
Mixibility- 8/10. I used less water so it took about 15 seconds to get most of the clumps out.
Texture-9.5/10. I used 5 ounces of water. It was the consistancy of whole milk.
Taste-5/10. Tasted like powdered milk with a hint of vanilla. Wierd chemical taste during and especially after.
Overall-5/10. When people describe things as having a "chemical" taste, I never new exactly what they meant... til now. If not for the lingering chemical taste, a person could buy a big container, not like it, and mix with another flavor to make up for it.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutriton Delicious Strawberry Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-NO, I suffered through 6lbs of GNC Strawberry 8 years ago and it was not pleasant.
Mixibility- 9/10. Less than 10 seconds vigorous shaking.
Texture-8/10. used about 4.5oz water. Turned out thin like skim-milk.
Taste-6/10. The first rush of flavor made me think it was going to be O.K. but then I got hit with a chemical taste. It finishes with a sharp kinda bitter taste.
Overall
-6.5/10. Its like one of those vitamin water drinks that you pick up just to try out, but never buy it again because there is just something not right with the flavor. The chemical taste does not linger after drinking as long as the Vanilla Ice Cream.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Orange Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Sounds alright. I haven't had orange Whey, but have had an Orange flavored NO product.
Mixibility- 8/10. About 15 seconds vigorous shaking to remove clumps from top/sides of shaker.
Texture-8/10. used about 4.5-5oz water. Turned out kinda frothy and little less thin than skim milk.
Taste-7.5/10. Its intriguing. There is a distinct light Orange and a distinct Cream taste. More cream than orange (maybe 65:35 split ). The orange flavor kind of reminds me of Hi-C (Definitely not as sweet/flavorful etc. but there is something similar about it). Has a slight sour aftertaste (kind of like the real thing) with a touch of cream.
Overall-7.5/10. The frothiness would get on my nerves after a while. But an orange flavored whey protein is hard to come by. It was good.
Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yeah, I'd buy a small container just to break up the monotony.
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Optimum Nutrition Extreme Milk Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes
Mixibility
- 10/10. About 10 seconds of moderate shaking.
Texture-9/10. Used about 6oz water (I started with less, but it made the flavor too strong). Thin as Hot Chocolate.
Taste
-9/10. Flavor reminds me of Nestle sugar-free hot chocolate and Scitec alpine chocolate whey. It was smooth. I think its the sweetner that gives an aftertaste that lasts only a second or two and then its gone.
Overall
-9/10. It was really good. Not quite Champion, in my opinion, but I'd give it a go any time.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes
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Optimum Nutrition Carmel Toffee Fudge Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? -Yes
Mixibility- 8.75/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking. Still had some small clumps on sides of shaker.
Texture
-9/10. Used about 5.5oz water. It is on the thick side of thin (if that makes any sense) kind of like twice as thick as hot chocolate.
Taste-9.25/10. It has a smooth carmel taste with a nice sweet flavor. Smells pretty good too (more like butterscotch to me).
Overall-9/10. I'm not sure if I could drink it after every workout, but it would make a good "imitation dessert" if I'm in the mood for something sweet, but don't want to cheat on my diet.
Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes
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Optimum Nutrition Cookies and Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
- Not really.
Mixibility- 9/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking.
Texture-9/10. Used about 6oz water. Mixed thin. Bonus points for having cookie crumbs in it (pretty cool).
Taste-6/10. Don't be expecting Oreos, because its not going to taste like it. I think it has more of a graham cracker taste. Has a sharp aftertaste that seems to follow suit with alot of these flavors.
Overall
-6.75/10. This was on par with expectations and the cookie crumbs were way cool. If not for the aftertaste it might have been equal to Champion Nutrition's cookies & cream, but I'd rather not buy any brand of C&C again. But definitely mad props for cookie crumbs.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Root Beer Float Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? -its o.k. definitely not my favorite.
Mixibility- 8.5/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Turned out thin and a little frothy
Taste-8/10. There is a faint/lite taste of Root Beer while drinking. Its not overpowering or very intense. The Root beer aftertaste leaves me craving more. To me, the aftertaste is better/more intense than the drink itself.
Overall-8.5/10. I could sniff the bag all day long. It smells exactly like root beer. The taste while drinking is o.k. The after-taste is awesome; the rootbeer flavor is so good. If I said this tastes exactly like a "root beer float" it would be an accurate statement.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No, If I liked rootbeer more I'd buy it, but It was great for what it was.
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Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Malt Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? - Sure, I rarely eat this flavor though.
Mixibility
-8.5/10. About 12 seconds of moderate shaking. Still some small clumps hiding.
Texture-9.25/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out like skim milk.
Taste-9/10. Its a real sweet flavor. Reminds me of those Whopper chocolate malt candies (less intense flavor though) and definetly smells like choc. malt. The malt afertaste does a good job masking the chemical taste that seems to be in most of the ON flavors.
Overall
-9/10. ON did a good job making a Chocolate Malt flavor. I would prefer this flavor over the Double Rich Chocolate.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes.
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Optimum Nutrition Tropical Punch Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? - Yeah, but never had it in protein
Mixibility-7.5/10. About 15 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Still some small clumps stuck to the shaker.
Texture-7/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out way frothy.
Taste-7.5/10. Tastes like Tropical fruit punch. It tastes sweet, a bit tart aftertaste with a little chemical flavor. The Taste reminds me of Champion's Amino Shooter or Hawaiin punch. At first, the smell was not very appetizing, but it grew on me.
Overall
-7/10. For a fruit flavor it was pretty good. I'd take it over the strawberry.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes, If I am in the mood for something tropical that makes me think of summertime beaches maybe a small tub.
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Optimum Nutrition French Vanilla Creme Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
- No
Mixibility-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.
Texture-7/10. Used about 5oz water. Turned out frothy, but smooth. About twice the thickness of standard hot chocolate.
Taste-4/10. Its a very neutral french vanilla flavor, meaning the flavor is noticeable, but only slightly. However, as you're swallowing it hits you with a Sharp/bitter chemical taste. Its there for only a short while, but its there long enough to ruin your day.
Overall-4/10. The bitterness as it finishes just kills it.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Rocky Road Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
- No
Mixibility-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out thin.
Taste-6/10. Its a sweet flavor (maybe because it tries to mimic marshmallow). There is an almond extract type taste and smell. The almond taste masks the chemicalness at the end well, but there is still some chemical flavor there. The chocolate is lite, kind of like just the backdrop... its a not a star player on the field.
Overall
-6.5/10. If you like almond flavor this is probably for you. Beware its really sweet.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No
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Optimum Nutrition Banana Cream Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor? - Yes
Mixibility-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Small hidden clumps.
Texture-10/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out smooth
Taste-10/10. Refreshing. Beautiful. Exactly like a banana milk shake. Reminds me of those small banana-shaped candies you'd pay a quarter for a handful at the store candy machines.
Overall-10/10. Homerun! I want more.
Will I be buying this flavor?- Yes, large quantities.
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Optimum Nutrition Mocha Cappuccino Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-No, not that much
Mixibility- 9/10. About 12 seconds of moderate shaking. Still small clumps on shaker.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Mixed moderately thin.
Taste-7.5/10. It's a lite mocha flavor, not intense. Has an authentic mocha coffee smell.
Overall
-7.5/10. I'm not a big coffee drinker. But I can say that IMO this is a more authentic mocha flavor than Champion Nutrition's version. I enjoy ON's mocha cappuccino more than Champion's. I also love how it smells like coffee.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No.
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Optimum Nutrition Strawberry Banana Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Not sure, but it sounds interesting
Mixibility- 8/10. About 14 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Some small clumps noticeable upon drinking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Mixed a little bit thin. About a half inch of froth on top.
Taste-7/10. Tastes more strawberry than banana. But it does have the genuine "I just blended a banana into my strawberry shake" taste to it.
Overall-7/10. It was o.k. Just let's you know that if you can get the strawberry flavor, not like it, but mix it w/ banana and it might be drinkable. But, if you don't like their strawberry I would not get this.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No.
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Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Mint Whey Protein Powder
Do I like this Flavor?
-Yeah
Mixibility- 9/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.
Texture-8.5/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Mixed moderately thin.
Taste-6.75/10. Dark chocolate type taste (strong bitterness). Mint flavor was weak.
Overall-7/10. It was kind of a letdown. I don't remember the chocolate being as intense or the mint being as weak 5-6 years ago when I bought a 5lber. I do, however, remember getting sick of it after the 3rd pound or so.
Will I be buying this flavor?- No.
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