• With the glutton of protein powder supplements on the market it is hard to sift through the pros and cons of the best ones. The top protein powders are all very good at delivering what they say but each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
• Consumers differ in what they look for in protein supplements. Some people are sticklers on taste while others are more concerned with price.
• The following review breaks down the pros and cons of the top protein powders to help you find the perfect protein for you.
1. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey
Pros – It is high quality whey protein made up of ultra-filtered whey protein concentrate, cross flow microfiltration whey protein isolate and ion exchange whey protein isolate. Hydrolyzed whey was also added to increase absorption rate and biological value. The price is reasonable and the taste is good.
Cons – It has been known to cause stomach issues for lactose intolerant individuals. The hydrolyzed whey protein makes it taste somewhat bitter compared to other powders.
2. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein
Pros – Comes in ten different flavors to help you break out of the doldrums of that standard chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Delivers a quality 22 grams per serving and is easier on the stomach because ion exchange whey has less lactose.
Cons – Ion exchange whey is inferior to micro filtered whey protein. Is not as cost effective as other proteins similar in scope.
3. Optimum Nutrition Egg Protein
Pros – Egg scores a 100 on the biological value scale. Tastes better than most comparable egg proteins on the market.
Cons – Egg protein is not the best tasting. Powder does not mix well without a blender or shaker.
Pros – Is a blend of whey and casein making it versatile for day or night use. Taste is good.
Cons – Not a good post-workout protein because of decreased absorption time of casein protein.
Pros – Mixes easily without blender or shaker and is only 93 calories per serving.
Cons – Tastes watered down and only provides 18.5 grams of protein preserving.
6. Muscle Tech Nitro
Pros – Tastes great and mixes well. Only 3 carbs per serving.
Cons – Quite expensive. A four pound tub can cost up to eighty dollars.
7. Sci Fit Econo Whey Protein
Pros – As the name suggests Econo whey is one of the cheaper of the top protein powders coming in at around ten percent cheaper than the other top brands.
Cons – Not quite as quality of whey as the other top brands. Only provides 18 grams of protein per serving, which is on the low end.
8. Syntax Nectar Protein
Pros – Easily one of the best tasting protein powders in the history of protein powders. Contains zero carbs and 90 calories per serving along with a solid 23 grams of protein.
Cons – A little more costly than the other top proteins.
9. Pro Complex by Optimum Nutrition
Pros – A mix of whey and egg protein so it is very beneficial as a night time supplement before bed. Supplies a whopping 54 grams of protein per serving.
Cons – Has 264 calories per serving.
10. EAS Myopro Whey Protein
Pros – Provides a solid 23 grams of protein per serving.
Cons – The taste is so-so in water. Many people report they can only drink it when mixed with milk.
