Best protein powder on Reddit

338 reviews from r/japanlife, r/workout, r/Supplements and 58 more subreddits

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#1

Optimum Nutrition

4.4
(48)
"Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard is also a good brand."
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"My go-to is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey."
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"My go-to is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey."
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"Gold Standard Whey from Costco! You can also get it at other places, might just be cheaper at Costco."
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"I use the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard - the chocolate flavour is the best I’ve tried."
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"Gold Standard Super Rich milk chocolate. Thank me later."
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"Optimum Nutrition - 9/10 - best flavor I have found."
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"Optimum nutrition from Costco. Best bang for buck cost taste and nutrition wise"
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"On Gold Standard Vanilla Icecream flavor hands down!!"
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"Personally, I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard."
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#2

Dymatize

4.6
(37)
"The best tasting, IMO, is Dymatize iso100."
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"Dymatize ISO100 fruity pebbles is my go-to for drinking."
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"If you prefer whey protein, I recommend Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein."
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"I recommend Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein, which comes from cow's milk."
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"Dymatize ISO100 is my go-to when cutting."
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"I recommend Dymatize hydrolyzed whey protein as a great alternative."
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"I'm a big fan of ISO100 Cocoa Pebbles and a lot of Ryze. Mixes well into oatmeal."
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"Dymatize ISO 100 or Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey."
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"I recommend Dymatize whey protein, which has been trusted for over 25 years."
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"Check out Dymatize ISO100 whey protein."
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#3

MyProtein

4.2
(30)
"I love myprotein, especially the vegan mix."
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"They usually have 50% off sales."
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"You just missed out on an incredible deal from Myprotein."
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"Tastes too good to be true"
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"I love clear whey (tastes like fruit juice)"
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"Unflavoured protein powder"
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"Works the best if you want bang for your buck"
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"Less than $100 for 2.5kg"
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"Always buy Myprotein on sale"
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"Grab a 2.5kg pack for ₹5k during sale"
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#4

Isopure

3.9
(16)
"Tastes dang good"
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"Isopure Protein Powder! I just recently accidentally came across this on a YouTube short??"
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"I really enjoy isopure, because when you mix it the powder turns clear and it tastes like a fruit juice."
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"If you like isolate and low-calorie options, have you looked into Isopure Zero Carb?"
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"My luxury : Isopure in a bottle."
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"If you like isolate and low-calorie options, have you looked into Isopure Zero Carb?"
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"If you can afford it, isopure"
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"Isopure whey protein. It mixes well and no GI issues."
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"Prob isopure, but it aint cheap."
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"You can get isopure, gold standard, raw whey, or Beverly Hills ump."
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#5

Truvani

4.7
(10)
"Truvani you can get it at whole foods"
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"Truvani is the best IMO clean ingredients."
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"Truvani is my favorite."
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"The unflavored, vanilla, both incredible."
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"The only one whose chocolate tastes like chocolate."
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"Simple ingredients"
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"Cleanest and best tasting protein"
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"Truvani. Clean ingredients and tastes really good."
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"Truvani. Enjoy."
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"Truvani is good"
#6

OWYN

4.7
(10)
"OWYN (only what you need) vegan and a small amount of sugar."
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"I started using pea protein based prepared drinks. I would buy OWYN (Only What You Need) at my local grocery store."
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"OWYN is what I use."
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"I found Only What You Need (OWYN) to be one of the best that doesn't mess with me."
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"Great pre-made shakes"
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"The chocolate is surprisingly tasty."
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"None"
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"A great protein supplement that hasn’t upset my stomach at least has been OWYN."
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"OWYN fits the bill!"
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"I like plant based OWYN. They have a variety of types."
#7

Ghost

4.3
(10)
"Ghost nutter butter is the tastiest, imo."
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"I like Ghost (sample sizes available on their website) and Ryse."
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"Amazing flavor"
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"If your primary focus is taste, then brands like Ghost and Ryse are pretty good."
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"Ghost."
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"I like ghost protein as it doesn’t give me the beeegees."
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"Ghost Vegan and Blessed are my go-tos."
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"I like Ghost, PE Science, and 1st Phorm."
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"Pretty good"
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"Banana pancake batter is my fav"
#8

Ascent

4.7
(9)
"I get Ascent from Costco. Best tasting chocolate."
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"I use ascent from Costco."
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"I like Ascent protein, they sell big bags at Costco."
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"I like Ascent and Bowmar because they seem to be some of the cleanest."
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"I have been using Ascent since it uses stevia."
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"I use Ascent when trying to load up on protein."
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"I really like Ascent, especially the Lemon Sorbet flavor."
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"Ascent and Kaged."
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"I really like the Ascent brand of protein powders."
#9

Clean Simple Eats

4.9
(8)
"Clean simple eats is sooo good!!"
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"Clean Simple Eats is my favorite. No weird aftertaste, mixes great, lots of flavors."
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"I’ve been using Clean Simple Eats. Other whey protein has wrecked my stomach."
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"Clean simple eats. The best I’ve had."
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"Clean Simple eats! Best flavor hands down."
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"I really like this stuff Clean Simple Eats."
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"Vanilla and peach"
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#10

PEScience

4.9
(7)
"They are "alright" like 6-7/10"
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"It's expensive, but PEScience has the best tasting protein powder."
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"I really liked"
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"Reasonably priced and tasty"
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"PEScience has a bunch of flavors."
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"PEScience, Rule1, G1M."
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"Doesn't give me hard shits like Biofinest does."
#11

Naked Nutrition

5.0
(6)
"Surprised no one mentioned Naked Protein, simple ingredients and tastes good."
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"Have been using Naked Nutrition because it doesn’t have any extra “nasty” ingredients"
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"I use NAKED NUTRITION UNFLAVORED PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE."
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"I use NAKED NUTRITION UNFLAVORED PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE."
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"Plant based options"
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"Certified GF"
#12

Kirkland

4.3
(7)
"I love the kirkland brand from costco! The chocolate flavor! So good!!"
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"The new Kirkland brand @ Costco."
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"My favorite is Kirkland Signature's."
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"I thought the Kirkland (Costco) one was good."
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"Probably the Kirkland brand or ON Gold from Costco for most people."
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"I use the Kirkland whey protein from Costco"
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"Kirkland signature now has a whey protein mix."
#13

Nutricost

4.0
(7)
"30g per serving. No added sugar. It is sweetened with sucralose."
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"NutriCost for everything."
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"Nutricost on Amazon. Cheap af."
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"Nutricost on Amazon is budget friendly and a straight whey protein without the added crap."
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"Nutricost Is okay cheap and effective best tasting though easily synths."
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"Nutricost."
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"Nutricost and NOW both have unflavored options on Amazon."
#14

Vega

4.3
(6)
"I’ve been using Vega for three years with no issues."
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"I like Vega sport"
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"Vega protein"
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"Vega, expensive but it quite literally turns almond milk into a shake."
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"I still consuming Vega brand protein shake everyday because it works."
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"Cheaper and less artificial"
#15

Promix

4.6
(5)
"I really like Promix and Ascent."
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"Promix is the one I continually purchase because it tastes the best."
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"Promix is the only one that doesn’t upset my IBS."
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"Promix."
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"I like Promix -- very few ingredients and they're good and clean."
#16

Fairlife

4.4
(5)
"Not a powder but fairlife 30g protein per bottle at 150calories."
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"Fairlife was going to be my rec."
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"I bought Fairlife shakes. Throwing that out as an alternative."
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"Fairlife"
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"Fairlife is considered to be one of the better-tasting ones on the market."
#17

Ryse

4.2
(5)
"They actually taste good."
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"If taste is something. Ryse wins."
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"If your primary focus is taste, then brands like Ghost and Ryse are pretty good."
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"Ryse has a bunch of like main brand flavors... marshmellow fluff, skippy peanut butter."
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"Ryse has some good tasting ones."
#18

Wellah

5.0
(4)
"The best protein powder that i've found that is specifically formulated for girls is wellah.. it's whey isolate and tastes AMAZING."
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"I recommend trying wellah cuz I have been using this for the last few months and it's by far the best tasting protein powder I have used, and i really love the chocolate flavor!!"
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"I have been using wellah for the last few months and it's by far the best tasting protein powder."
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"Girl you have to try Wellah! I'm super picky about the flavors of my protein but they have the most delicious chocolate protein powder."
#19

Orgain

4.5
(4)
"I really like Orgain protein powder. Vegan. Gluten free."
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"Great protein powder"
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"Orgain protein."
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"Orgain is my go to. The chocolate is great, vanilla is good enough."
#20

Premier Protein

4.3
(4)
"I don't use powder, I buy Premier Protein, or if you can find them, Fairlife nutrition plan 30 gm protein."
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"1g sugar, 30g protein for 2 scoops."
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"We have 'Premier Protein' as an industry leader (with lots of flavors) and my personal favorite that you might have is 'Fairlife'."
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"Ever try these?"
#21

GronG

3.8
(4)
"GronG yoghurt, vanilla or caramel slap."
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"It's good value."
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"I like it so far."
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"Tasted pretty decent."
#22

Kachava

5.0
(3)
"My hubs and I have been drinking a brand called Kachava for years."
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"Kachava, by far and Truvani"
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"Kachava."
#23

Muscle Milk

5.0
(3)
"I really enjoy muscle milk chocolate powder."
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"I’ve started taking the Muscle Milk one, the chocolate flavor."
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"By far my favorite and I have tried MANY after years of lifting."
#24

Protein Works

3.5
(4)
"I get mine from the protein works which is also good."
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"I like the clear juice type proteins from Protein Works instead of the shakes."
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"I like the protein works, lots of different flavour to chose from."
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"I know loads of people say Protein Works, but it wasn't for me."
#25

Huel

4.7
(3)
"I have a subscription to Huel, a meal replacement protein drink."
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"My husband loves Huel, I use Naked Pea."
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"Look into Huel products possibly some good choices there for you."
#26

True Nutrition

4.7
(3)
"I’m a huge fan of True Nutrition for their customization options."
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"True nutrition. Cheapest and best."
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"True Nutrition is customizable."
#27

Elevation

4.3
(3)
"Comes in vanilla or chocolate with 20 servings per tub. pretty cheap and very delicious."
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"I like the Elevation ones from Aldi."
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"Elevation brand at Aldi"
#28

Legion

4.3
(3)
"Legion, legit 3rd party testing."
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"Legion and Transparent Labs are my favorites because they’re easier on my stomach."
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"Legion."
#29

Naked

4.3
(3)
"Naked brand - cleanest ingredients I’ve been able to find."
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"I like naked whey."
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"I like the Naked powders, but my favorite powder is the NorCal Organic classic whey powder."
#30

Whey Protein

4.0
(3)
"Any whey would work for her as long as she is not lactose intolerant/sensitive."
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"As far as retaining muscle and increasing muscle protein synthesis whey protein is likely your best bet."
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"For baking, consider an unflavored whey powder/whey isolate or an unflavored soy powder."
#31

DNS

4.0
(3)
"I use DNS."
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"Coz they have 2Kg pack."
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"Currently im using DNS coz they have 2Kg pack."
#32

X-plosion

3.7
(3)
"X-plosion all the way."
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"I'd say X-plosion is the cheapest."
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"Cost wise x-plosion is pretty good."
#33

Canadian Protein

5.0
(2)
"If you’re in Canada I highly recommend Canadian Protein."
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"3rd party lab tested and certified"
#34

SCI-MX

5.0
(2)
"I LOVE Sci-Mx - I normally get the strawberry."
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"Thickens up nicely."
#35

PhD

5.0
(2)
"Thicker"
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"Goes in very smooth (and tastes great)"
#36

Revolution Nutrition

5.0
(2)
"Revolution Nutrition, top tier flavoring and sweetness levels."
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"Vanilla tastes truly sublime - high quality blend too."
#37

Vital Proteins

5.0
(2)
"Vital proteins. I especially like the chocolate in my coffee."
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"You’re looking at least 25+g of protein."
#38

Honestpowders

5.0
(2)
"Honestpowders have the best protein powders imo."
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"This protein powder helped me a lot when my protein intake was low."
#39

Xwerks

5.0
(2)
"At this point I wont use anything but Xwerks Grow."
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"At this point I wont use anything but Xwerks Grow."
#40

Quest

5.0
(2)
"I love Quest- chocolate milkshake and peanut butter are two of my favourites!"
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"They are known for being one of the cleanest protein brands."
#41

Jocko

5.0
(2)
"Jocko has been my top brand. No artificial sweeteners or soy."
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"Jocko has been my top brand."
#42

Unjury

5.0
(2)
"Unjury. Go to their website to review the stats."
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"I found Unjury tastes the best."
#43

Jocko Molk

4.5
(2)
"It’s the best tasting protein I’ve had."
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"Jocko Molk."
#44

Core Nutritionals

4.5
(2)
"Best flavored protein"
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"Core nutritionals is good"
#45

Sprout Living

4.5
(2)
"I’ve been using Sprout Living Epic Protein."
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"Sprout Living Epic Protein."
#46

Equip Foods

4.5
(2)
"This is the ONLY brand i trust that isn’t full of junk like 99% of them"
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"Https://www.equipfoods.com the cleanest source without gluten."
#47

Bulk Nutrients

4.5
(2)
"I go through bulk nutrients online. they seem to be the cheapest."
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"Checkout Bulk Nutrients or My Protein."
#48

Muscle Nation

4.0
(2)
"Does a good variety of protein powders in good flavours-love the vanilla and the banana ones."
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"Best tasting is muscle nation imo has worse macros."
#49

Hemp Protein

4.0
(2)
"I use hemp protein and really like it."
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"I’ve been using hemp protein powder because it has lots of fiber."
#50

Kos

4.0
(2)
"I love the Kos brand. Tasty flavors, plant-based."
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"KOS is my current favorite brand."
#51

Transparent Labs

4.0
(2)
"Transparent labs is the best with no artificial sweeteners/ additives."
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"Transparent labs or Legion. Legion is a better value when buying bulk."
#52

Metagenics

4.0
(2)
"Metagenics."
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"I think metagenics makes one!"
#53

Leanfit

4.0
(2)
"The 2kg Leanfit protein goes on sale for $38 twice a year."
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"Leanfit"
#54

Levels

4.0
(2)
"She got this levels - grass fed whey protein."
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"Whey Protein: Levels chocolate flavor."
#55

MuscleTech

3.5
(2)
"$75"
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"I used Muscletech previously but the scoop size big & serving per container is less."
#56

Jay Robb

5.0
(1)
"Hands down Jay Robb egg white protein."
#57

Collagen

5.0
(1)
"Collagen - it’s proven as the best type of protein as it has the best uptake."
#58

XWERKS GROW

4.0
(1)
"XWERKS is a little tastier and it mixes a little more easily."
#59

Ascent Native Whey

4.0
(1)
"The 2 best-tasting chocolate-flavored ones that I've had so far are Ascent Native Whey and XWERKS GROW."
#60

Muscle Feast

4.0
(1)
"Never buy a protein powder with any flavor in it."
#61

Aloha

4.0
(1)
"I get Aloha - mostly sweetened with monkfruit so they don’t taste like chemicals."
#62

SAVAS

4.0
(1)
"SAVAS Aqua Grapefruit. Tastes like an isotonic sports drink."
#63

Labrada

4.0
(1)
"I used to get the Labrada Lean Body Vanilla."
#64

Evolve

4.0
(1)
"This is by far my favorite brand, as far as nutrition and taste/texture."
#65

Whey

4.0
(1)
"Whey isolate."
#66

Schinoussa Super Foods

4.0
(1)
"I use Schinoussa Super Foods New Zealand Whey Protein Isolate Swiss Chocolate."
#67

Body Health

4.0
(1)
"Body Health Perfect Aminos."
#68

Nichiga

4.0
(1)
"Nichiga soy protein. Tastes vaguely beany."
#69

Mad Protein

4.0
(1)
"I have been using Mad Protein soy for years now."
#70

Rival Whey

4.0
(1)
"I wanted to get a protein powder without artificial sweeteners."
#71

Cosmix

4.0
(1)
"I am using cosmix right now, and it tastes good and doesn't give me acne or digestive issues."

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