Myogenix  Myo Lean Evolution Raw is a heady blend of New Zealand’s finest whey protein concentrate, milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate each offering unique benefits to health and physique. Each 48g scoop gives 20g of this natural protein blend.

Recognizing the importance of healthy fats in overall health and muscle building, Myogenix have laced Myo Lean Evolution Raw with a blend of sunflower oil, cold pressed flaxseed oil and canola oil. All told, there are 7g of fats (only 1.5g of saturated fats) per 48g serving.

Carb wise, there are 16g per 48g serving – 6g from natural sugars and 6g of which are fibers to aid the course of digestion and nutrient assimilation.

MusclePharm Combat Powder combines fast, medium and slow release proteins…

The whey blend is microfiltered to retain the integrity of the proteins, and contains whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate. Concentrate has more of the natural components of whey preserved, isolate has the purity and hydrolysate has the untouchable absorption speed. That’s the fast part. Next up you have egg albumen, which is the egg whites, which is a more medium release protein, and then the slowest releasing protein in the blend is micellar casein.

This covers the immediate, intermediate and prolonged protein needs of any athlete.

You get 24g of this rich and diverse protein blend per 33g scoop.

In addition to this protein content, you get extra branched chain amino acids which are used for their anabolic and anti-catabolic properties, and extra glutamine which is an essential but often overlooked component of protein synthesis which many unwitting athletes become drained of through rigorous training and wonder why their performance suffers.

But, all of this anabolic nutrition is of little use to you if your body doesn’t digest it properly so the muscles can make use of it. That’s why MusclePharm Combat Powder contains 2 different digestive enzymes. Lactase enzymes to help with the digestion of lactose (milk sugars) which some people have trouble with, and Protease enzymes which help break down the proteins quicker and more completely.

Protein content

This blend of fast and slow digesting proteins, along with protein sparing complex carbohydrates makes CNP Pro Mass an excellent product to gain lean muscle mass through supplementation, but in a way far healthier than the norm.

Carb content

The carbohydrates used in CNP Pro Mass are Maltodextrin, derived from corn starch, and fibre.

Fat content

What fat CNP Pro Mass does contain are Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), which are medium chain fats. MCT fats are more available for the body to break down and use as energy for working out and growth than long chain fats which are harder to break down and subsequently have a tendency to contribute to body fat, unlike MCT fats.

CNP Pro Mass can be taken with milk or water, and the dosage varied between 2 and 4 scoops depending upon your own choices. Given milk is calorie and nutrient dense, it’s recommended 2 scoops are taken with milk, and 4 with water.

When mixed with water (calorie and nutrient free), a 4 scoop dose of CNP Pro Mass contains the follow:

Calories 394 Protein 35g Carbohydrates 53g (of which sugars 6.7g) Fat 4.7g (of which saturates 1.7g) MCT’s 3g Fibre 4g Sodium 0.03g

Preparing and eating meals to get sufficient nutrition can be a real hassle. Universal Real Gains is a legitimate healthy meal replacement option, so you can now reach your calorie goals each day without cheating – because it contains legitimate nutrients that go towards muscle gains, not fat.

Each 155g serving of real gains packs a hefty 600 calories, and is surprisingly low in fat at only 5g, 4 from saturated. Universal Nutrition Real Gains contains a lot of protein – good protein; whey protein and micellar casein, giving you a total of 54g fast and slow acting nitrogen boosting protein with each dose. As for the carbs, there’s 84g per dose – mostly complex carbohydrates, with 52 of that coming from fibre, and only 8g from simple carbs.

If you are struggling to eat a lot of calories, don’t resort to junk food or under eat and miss out on gains. Get real muscle gains by using Universal Real Gains meal replacement/weight gainer supplements. They really work.

Being such a high biological value, and so fast acting, whey protein is ideal for after training use and breakfast, but it’s also great to be used throughout the day. Whey may well be the best source of protein, but there are good and bad whey protein supplements. Prolab Pure Whey Protein is a good example of a good whey protein concentrate. Having a purity of 67%, every 32g serving contains 22g of protein, 2g of fat and just 5g of carbohydrates, and 130 calories. Each tub is 5lb and contains 70 servings, making for a good quality, long-lasting supplement at a reasonable price.

How whey protein is filtered is important, and Prolab Pure Whey Protein has been especially filtered using low temperatures to prevent denaturing it. This ensures no nutrition has been destroyed so you get the full goodness of the whey, and it’s filtered purity doesn’t come at the expense of losing key fractions.

Prolab is one of the most renowned names in the supplement industry, and you really can’t go wrong with Prolab Pure Whey Protein. It comes in the following flavors: Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Oatmeal, Strawberry and Vanilla.

An incredible amount of time and money has gone into the research and development of Gold Standard Whey Protein and it shows in their finely tuned proprietary blend which includes 4 different treatments of whey protein:

• HydroWhey Hydrolyzed Whey Peptides
• Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate
• Ion-Exchange Whey Protein Isolates
• Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolates

A lot of what’s on the market is low quality whey (that is, low concentration) and this is certainly not an issue with Gold Standard Whey Protein. At approximately 79% purity, it’s low in lactose, fat and carbs.

Other important and noteworthy features of Gold Standard Whey Protein are:

• The addition of HydroWhey to make it the fastest acting Optimum Nutrition product yet…
• Added lactase and Aminogen® digestive enzymes to ensure thorough and quick digestion – making this excellent whey brand accessible to the lactose intolerant…
• Added glutamine (4g per scoopful) to increase recovery and stop heavy weight training running down your immune system…
• Biologically active whey microfractions: Alpha-lactalbumin, Glycomacropeptides, Beta-lactoglobulin, Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase.

Gold Standard Whey Protein comes in 16 delicious flavors, and is consistently voted among the top brands for taste.

Eager to prove MuscleTech Nitro Tech Hardcore was more than just another hyped up product, MuscleTech set about putting their 10+ years worth of experience in the whey protein industry through clinical testing which resulting in one trainee using their supplement packing on a solid 8.4lb of muscle mass in just 14 days. Impressive!

No surprise then that top-flight bodybuilding stars Jay Cutler and Dexter Jackson also use MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Hardcore. Pro’s are known to be picky about their supplements because they have to be, and a pro which actually uses a product and not simply endorses it, is proof enough of the product’s superiority.

MuscleTech realize that simply having the right nutrition only gets you so far – priming your body to respond to that nutrition is the next generation factor in better and better gains, which is why MuscleTech Nitro Tech Hardcore has been especially formulated with the nutrition your muscles need, and, contains their patented Nitrogen Delivery System to make sure your muscles accept it.

Making up the Nitrogen Delivery System of MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Hardcore is 3 sub blends: SynthePro, an amino acid matrix researched and formulated to maximize muscle anabolism. Insulogen, which works to maximize insulin release and insulin sensitivity so the muscles are hyper-responsive to taking in nutrients, and finally Nitroxen, MuscleTech’s nitric oxide accelerator.

MuscleTech Nitro Tech Hardcore also makes use of MuscleTech’s Nanomolecular Hyperdispersion Technology, which means a precise portion of the whey particules have been made even smaller which makes for an even more rapid and thorough digesting whey protein.

Note: Since this overview was written, MuscleTech Nitro Tech Hardcore has been upgraded to, and superseded by the Pro edition, making it even better. Hence, the specific details below relate to the Pro product, not the original.

No surprise Jay Robb Whey Protein has made such an impact upon those conscious about what they put into their bodies, and, no surprise it was Jay Robb – a professional clinical nutritionist of 30 years, author of several books and TV show host – who formulated it.

Jay Robb Whey Protein is also available in eco-friendly packaging in 24oz, 12oz, and 12 single serving travel packets. In regular tubs, you can choose from 80oz, 24oz, 12oz.

Each serving of Jay Robb Whey Protein is 1oz, and contains 25g of protein.

Jay Robb whey protein is also rare in that it includes an unflavored option for those who have allergies or sensitivities to certain flavors and foods.

While there are higher purity whey protein supplements on the market, few – if any – can boast such a healthy and natural make up, from start to finish. Jay Robb Whey Protein really is the number one choice for those wanting 100% natural nutrition.

Most whey protein supplements come in big tubs in instantized powder form, and mixed with water, milk or juice and consumed that way. More recently, RTD (Ready To Drink) protein supplements have hit the market and become increasingly popular, and IDS Liquid Protein

What really separates IDS New Whey Liquid Protein from most RTD’s is it’s purpose. It’s not, essentially, a big drink to quench thirst – but a powerful, tiny 3oz vial which can be carried conveniently – even whilst training – and consumed in under 3 seconds.

And, IDS Liquid Protein vials contain a lot of protein. If you aren’t satisfied with their 25g purity, they also do an even mightier 42g version of the same size. That’s a lot of protein in very little space. Both sizes contain zero fat, and, the 42g size contains only 3g of carbs, with the 25g version containing zero carbs, making for two very healthy supplements. What’s more is, the vials are almost unbreakable, so you never have to worry about how they’ll hold up no matter how you store or treat them.

Many manufacturers have jumped on the RTD bandwagon with bulky drinks which cost more than whey protein powder would, because it’s more convenient. However, for the price, the concentration of these RTD drinks can be pretty poor. With IDS New Whey Liquid Protein, while you are getting a refreshing drink, what you are really paying for is a highly compact shot of powerful protein unlike any other available on the market.

What does hydrolyzed mean?

Without getting too Einstein about it, when protein has been hydrolyzed, this means it’s amino acids and peptides have been broken down into smaller (simpler) pieces – a process which emulates part digestion.

Simple enough…

But what good is pre-digested whey protein?

Here’s the reasoning behind it: despite whey protein being the most digestible (highest BV) protein, and the fastest digestible protein – it still needs to be digested (broken down into smaller components before it’s used). Hydrolyzed whey protein is protein which has gone through a refining process (partly broken down) to make it even more digestible on the whole, and faster digesting, further improving it’s effectiveness at building muscle mass.

What else should I know about hydrolyzed whey protein?

Hydrolyzed whey protein tends to be the most expensive type of whey protein, and because it’s gone through hydrolysis, it tends to leave it tasting very bitter. Most supplement companies who deal in high end whey protein products tend to mix hydrolyzed whey protein with non-hydrolyzed whey protein isolate or concentrate, which eliminates the bitter taste, gives you more variety in the whey protein you are taking in (always a good thing) and most practical of all: it means the price is more affordable.