How To Pick The Best Protein Powder (CHOOSE WISELY!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- Once you do decide that you’re ready to invest in a protein powder, it’s important that you first get well informed of the differences between the various protein powder types out there (e.g. whey protein isolate vs whey protein concentrate) , as well as the things to look for and things to avoid when comparing different brands. This helps you get the best protein powder available. By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to pick the right protein powder type for you, and how to separate the good from the not-so-good options out there.
First, let’s cover what the best protein powder type may be for you. Now, research has made it clear that Whey protein comes out on top. This is because Whey protein is both higher in leucine, one of the most important amino acids for muscle growth, and more effectively absorbed and used by the body when compared to various other protein powders and other protein sources in general. But Whey protein can be further broken down into: Whey Concentrate, Whey Isolate, and Whey Hydrolysate.
When it comes to whey protein isolate vs whey protein concentrate, the main difference here is that Whey Concentrate can range anywhere from 35-80% protein and typically contain the highest amount of lactose, carbs, and fats. Whereas Whey Isolates, although typically a bit more costly, are required to be at least 90% protein by weight, and therefore have considerably less fat and carbs. Hydrolysates on the other hand are whey concentrates or isolates that have been “pre-digested” to help with its absorption but have not been shown to be any more effective at increasing size or strength, yet is typically the most expensive option. Meaning that for the best bang for your buck, for most people a good quality Whey isolate protein is your best bet.
Plant-based options can be good if you have intolerances or sensitivities to Whey. The problem with plant-based proteins though is that they tend to be deficient in certain Essential Amino Acids and are less effective at promoting protein synthesis than Whey is. But you can partially compensate for this by combining different plant-based sources (e.g. a blend of rice and pea protein). Soy protein, although subject to much controversy, is another good plant-based protein powder.
Now, after you’ve chosen the protein powder (of all the protein powder types available) that best suits your needs, the next step is learning how to separate the good brands from the not-so-good brands. The first thing to avoid is the use of something called proprietary blends. You can do so by looking at the amount of protein you’re actually getting relative to the total scoop size.
The next trap you want to avoid falling for is something called protein spiking. Some companies add cheap nitrogen containing compounds into their formula, such as BCAA’s or creatine. To avoid this, again, just take a closer look at the nutrition label. The last and final thing to look out for is contamination (heavy metals and plastic derivatives). To minimize your risk as a consumer, simply find out what their testing protocols are and specifically what they test for.
Here are the main points to keep in mind when it comes to how to pick the right protein powder:
1. Whey isolate protein is likely the best bang for your buck. If going for a plant-based option, opt for a mixed protein powder (e.g. rice/pea protein).
2. Avoid powders with proprietary blends by looking closely at the nutrition label. There should not be a ton of listed ingredients (e.g. “blends”) nor should there be a big gap between the actual protein you get per serving compared to the total serving size.
3. To potentially avoid harmful levels of contaminants, do some research on the quality-control practices and testing protocols of the manufacturer.
If you’re going to be investing in protein, it’s worth putting in the additional effort to ensure that what you’re getting is a high quality product aligned with your specific goals. And for a step-by-step program that applies this same level of science and detail to your workouts, nutrition, and supplementation so that you can truly transform your body in the most efficient way possible, then simply take the analysis quiz to discover which science-based program would be best for you and where your body is currently at below:
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0:00 - What is the best type of protein powder?
1:23 - The 3 types of Whey protein
2:59 - The best plant-based protein
4:13 - Proprietary blends (avoid these!)
6:47 - Protein spiking
9:39 - Contamination
10:43 - Summary & Application
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What protein powder do you use and why? Comment below! Hope you enjoyed this one. Let me know in the comments if there are any other supplements you'd like to see me cover more in depth and I'll get on it! Cheers!
I use the Sprouts Brand which is pea based I think. I use it because I want a lot of protein and it’s convenient
Will you make your own supplements?
so what suppliement you use *share what you be using might not work for er one but you know
Optimum nutrition whey
Why not list a few recommended brand since you done the reasearch?
When you started talking about chicken everything made sense.
If only the colonel sanders taught chemistry 🧪
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That chicken thigh, chicken breast, ground chicken breast analogy was brilliant. Such a simple and effective way to communicate an idea. That's why Jeremy is the best fitness youtuber, not only is he honest but also has a gift for teaching. And... he's Canadian!!! (posting from Coquitlam, BC)
My protein maybe have only in chicken eggs
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It is not rocket science. Also, analogy is wrong since hydrolysed whey is similar to pre-digested chicken rather than minced chicken
POV: you’re listening to the first few minutes of the video, scrolling through comments, and wondering when the chicken analogy will come up so you can have an epiphany about protein powder selection
no
Ahhhhhh yes chicken
Lmaoooooooooo yes
best comment
true
I appreciate that he didn't recommend a brand
I kinda wish he did :/
@@cgarcia1995 Well if he did the video goes from from an Honest review to a paid advertisement in my opinion and I'm sure many others
@@abidiyoussef3448 how about a honest paid advertisement ?
@@abidiyoussef3448 can u recommend one? i bought the muscle milk one when i first started working out but idk, it just seems sketchy af. It tastes good tho.
@@ngndnd I can. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard whey protein. A very well known brand, good quality, great taste but slightly expensive. Optimum Nutrition is a good brand. If you're in the UK and want something cheaper, Sci-Mx, Protein Works and MyProtein are decent brands
It's interesting to see how many fitness articles on the internet are designed to sell supplements. Great to see Jeremy sharing solid information
I expected the video to end with a segue to an ad from a protein sponsor. Big respect to Jeremy for not doing that.
@@gublaman It's very true to the "built with science" philosophy. Even still, I'd definitely like to see which brand Jeremy uses so that I can hop on board lmao
I legit see you everywhere. Hi
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Can anyone tell me what protein powder you buy?? I’m trying to get lean and put on muscle.just struggling with it
Jeremy looks like he's 19; acts like he's 35
I love him
How old is the cutue pie really do u know?
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@@hassnainhaider9897 he’s 30 lol why you pulling numbers out of ur ass
Probably has blisters too
i can appreciate his dedication. He stop training his left bicep for the thumbnail
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Nice one William, your very funny! 😂
Mad commitment
@@velix5390 his very funny what?
You’re seriously one of the most informative, easy-to-understand, and trustable fitness educators on youtube. Hell yeah Jeremy.
This video is like 100% whey protein isolate, less junk and full of nutrients
What brand you like the best?
@king gaming s I checked the ingredient. It's protein blend. I switched to Body Fortress Whey Protein Isolate. I kinda want to know what Jeremy like
@king gaming s I have Dymatize CASIN protein with vanilla flavor hehe. but it's too sweet. I will only pick chocolate flavor form now on
@king gaming s gold standard is over rated has less than 80% protein and contains concentrate protein..all u know about is ON...lol theres much better protein out there such as rule 1 isolate, isoflex all max and nutrabio...
@@mary17ify no need for casein protein isolate protein is good enough... dont waste your money for casein protein lol
C'mon Jeremy please tell us which are the top 5 protein powder brands according to the experts?
As a chemist, I appreciate the legitimate research (citing a published scientific article and speaking to an expert in the field) you did on the different types of protein and the dissection of their nutrition information. Simple yet very informative video. Welcome to my subscribers list! Hopefully with more information like yours, I can develop as much brawn as I have brain haha
I love this comment ❤️
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I have to agree with his statement.. I've watched probably hundreds of videos on protein and yours was the most informative and detailed but easy to understand. Thank you!!
@@merncat3384 wrong person to reply to but that's nice of you!
@@nellanellaperched6767
Lol oops, thank you!!
Ah shut up nerd
Jeremy’s videos always come in so clutch. I just recently asked in the facebook group chat for a protein powder and he legit made a video about it!!
Refreshing to see a TH-camr give in-depth, helpful information on protein without trying to flog the brand that they are sponsored by at the end. Cheers Jeremy 👍🏼👌🏼
Thank you as someone who is getting back into my health/fitness I am looking to avoid all pitfalls and after watching this video i jumped over another one!
I love how Jeremy gets into detail about everything and covering a lot of information.
Jeremy always coming through with the studies and facts. What a guy, I’ve learnt a lot from this brother.
I only found your videos a couple of weeks ago. They're concise useful and to the point, I've learned a lot from you in a short period of time
I've seen a lot of channels about weightlifting and such and never have I seen someone tackled and explained the best use of protein powders. I'm glad I found this channel. Thank you!
Cooked chicken blend with water.wheypresto💪💪💪
I’ve been looking for a trustworthy and reputable youtube video and from watching this video and reading the comments, I believe i’ve found it.
I’m keen to start working out and building not only muscle, but self confidence. I’ve got a lot to learn and i’m here to stay! thank you 💪
I love these sort of research videos, with main points summarized and explained. Good job!
Nice content, as always. Glad to see you not pushing products. It still is quite a challenge to sift through the labels and know for sure what you’re getting. So I count on real food mostly and will down a whey shake when I just have nothing else
Thank you for making this video! I'm new to protein shakes. There's so much to learn and this video helped! Appreciate this 👍
I was just thinking last night about what to get for protein powder and here this comes. Thanks man!
Thank you so much for this video. Really helps gym beginners like me in choosing the protein supplements. Loved the creatine videos too!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. Always inspiring, Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year 🎄
Jeremy, thank you for another to the point informative video. First class 👌
You truly are a blessing! Thank you for this video. Simple, effective, straight to the point 👍🏻💪🏻
You do sooo well at breaking things down !!! Thank you for good quality videos! I always turn you on when I’m in a funk and unmotivated 😁🙌
Jeremy the best fitness youtuber
He's made no gains in the last 2 years
But his information is good
@@megaman2016 Its because he's natural and focusing on building his buisness
@@iangentry7797 lol what? Kk then
I totally agree 💯
Excellent! I've been using protein powders for a while now but I've never been sure what to look for in the ingredients list (other than protein). This helpful video now helps me look for the best protein powder at my local store. Thanks.
Can you share which protein powder you use please? I’m trying to get lean and put on muscle. Just struggling with it
Which protein powder are you using? I’m new with buying it
I'm about to start my protein journey and I decided to look for a informative video about it, this really gave me so much information about it and I really appreciate it.
Thank you for the diagrams and for being so clear in this video!
I learned a lot. Thanks for putting this together 💯
This is super helpful for me as I don’t know much about protein but I am trying to build muscle mass (: thank you
The only content provider that I see in you youtube with zero thumb down. Goes to show the quality and reliability of content. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jeremy. Support! from Philippines!
TH-cam removed the ability for viewers to see dislikes a while back. The vid does have people who disliked, but we just can't see em
Good job Jeremy explained perfectly, just wish you would've recommended one
this is exactly what I needed, so thank you! I have been eating at cal deficit for a while, while on the carnivore diet but never looked at my macros til today. I realized that my fats are waaaaaay higher than what i want/need (i blame the chicken thighs) so I figured maybe swaping one of my meats of the day for a protein powder could be a good way to correct this (more protein less fat). Now i know how to choose what to buy. Thanks so much!!
dont cut fat too much, you need it to lose fat plus it tastes good, a 40% fat and 60% protein diet is fine from experience (lost 30kg in 8 months)
Jeremy you did such a great job on all this work on protein powder
Your channel is extremely usefull !!!!! THANK YOU a LOT for your work!!! I understood that i made absolutely every exercice in incorrect way before. And now i teach myself and my body to the new way of movies - and my spine already feels ALRIGHT - the first time for the last 15 years... THANKS A LOT. REALLY!!!
Always struggled with this!!! In the end the most important thing is to be consistent and to work hard!!
Well and take hgh or another anabolic.
Protein definitely can play an important role in anyone’s training nutrition program, but I also believe it’s not at all necessary if people follow a healthy, balanced, & proper diet that supports their goals.
I could never eat the amount of protein I need so it's vital for me..
@@moonstrukk126 Never say never, but I can understand & appreciate how some people may find it difficult if their normal daily diet doesn’t include enough protein, or the “proper” macronutrient ratio.....& that’s where it can definitely be very helpful.
Personally I am trying to have 200g of protein a day I weigh 183lbs, I hit the goal sometimes without my whey protein but the whey helps guarantee that I hit that goal
@@moonstrukk126 Same. It wouldn't be IMPOSSIBLE for me to get the protein I need (and I bet I weight less than most ppl here) but it would be extremely unlikely for me to do it. I'm very confident I wouldn't have gained 35 pounds this year if I wasn't using protein powder (and mass gainer). I just do not have the appetite normal people have.
@@clamum I know...it's really hard to consume everything I need to..I make a lot of veggie soups in my vitamix ( nutri bullets work great as well)...I add my protein and collegen to them. I'm definitely healthier and happier..and not completely stuffed lol
Most detailed and useful video I’ve seen to date, great job thank you 👍🏽
Spectacular video and I’m extremely grateful for the detail. Keep up the great work!😊
He fed different kinds of proteins to his two arms to help us understand.
That’s dedication.
Could you do a video like this but with pre-workout? This video was so helpful and I think I've watched it a few times. Anyways, I know the pre-workout I use isn't great quality, but damn it works. I was wondering if there is a breakdown in the ingredients in those the way there is for protein powders.
Which I could really like this video more. You did a phenomenal job with it 👏🏾
This is some of the best fitness content on TH-cam... Thank you for this digestible information
Great video! What about the digestive benefits of the 3 whey powders? I take hydrolyzed because I heard it is best absorptive and will make you feel less bloated/constipated.
A little add up - if you going to buy a blend you can check the first ingredient in the blend. if the first one is hydrolyzed or isolate that is way better than concentrate whey.
bro thank you for explaining it in such a simple way 🙏🙏
This is by far the best video on how to select the protein to use. #1
I love Bulk Powders in Australia - I use their unflavored whey protein concentrate. Very useful video - thanks!
Wish I saw this before I bought a US brand with twice the price. 🤦🏻♂️ Bulk Powders passes all the things that are discussed in the video. 👌🏻
You do such an excellent job of explaining everything clearly and to the point. I appreciate the time you put in to do the research and putting everything together so concisely! ALL TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS SHOULD LEARN YOUR METHOD OF PRESENTATION! Seriously! It makes a person want to hear what you have to teach us and it's always spot on! Thank you for that!!!!
You are the one I am finding in my fitness journey god bless you man♥️🙏🏼
People like me who like to research are grateful for your content man. Thanks for your hard work.
The only trainer in TH-cam that shows us scientific data and makes us understand why we do things the way we do.
I felt like he was someone who cares bout us a lot.
Check out jeff nippard, he’s another great trainer who uses scientific data to back up his statements
abby pollock does a great job on research and backs most of her videos with science !!
honestly he really be educating us on things we all probably didn’t even know 😅 good looking out Jeremy 👍🏼
U know nothing
jon snow
Speak for yourself
@Heche !1 source
Thanks for the added visuals for comparisons
This video is legit, thank you for all your hard work on putting this informational video together
Good video. Would've liked to see a ranking of your favorite powders. Has anyone tried Isopure Zero Carb? It's expensive but has full transparency. It's a 0 carb pure isolate (25g per 100 calorie serving) with added minerals, no proprietary blends, and shows everything in the powder on the label.
6:46 most important part. I have seen research that a lot of companies use urea and melamine to spike the protein. Unfortunately there is ZERO information which company does that... and the lab tests are very expansive. Does someone have any information about any tests for urea and melamine of protein supplements? Apparently this is also a problem for all dairy products.
Thank You for you help on adding protein to my aging body in a responsible and informative way.
This video was so informative and well made I immediately followed after my watching. I never do that. Props to you!
Wow thanks for this! On that basis, big brands like Muscletech, BSN, Dymatize, Optimum Nutrition aren't very good. They use a lot of fillers. Sometimes even a 5lbs container serves only 6 servings, which is ridiculous. Plus none of them are GMP certified. There are the micro brands with GMP certification, and lists down the ingredients down to the milligram, but they're hard to locate and a little pricier. So the question is, what is the trade off between these big brands and the smaller brands? Will the purity of the product make that much of a difference?
Just a little Formula I use to really help you with the research and that is. Protein (grams) divided by Serving size (grams) the closer the figure is to 1.0 the better.
New to working out, glad I found this channel. Such incredible resources, thanks Jeremy!
Thank you so so much for this valuable information! You are the best at this ♥️👌🏼
Gyms are closed again where i am but my local park has equipment for pull-ups and dips, a science based full body calisthenics workout would be perfect!
Good luck. I’m convinced closing of gyms is doing more to harm the health of active people than getting the rona.
@@daved8858 bruh...
When he compared it to chicken that’s when I UNDERSTOOD 👏🏼 wow
Fax
This is a really great channel. Delivers well researched facts that can be easily understood. Glad to have found your channel
Love your vids man! I was looking for a good explanation of how to choose and what to avoid
The quality of your content is amazing. Got all the information I need as I'm planning on starting to incorporate some supplements into my work outs next year. Thanks alot 🙌
I use Vega Sport Premium Protein (pea, pumpkin seed, sunflower and alfalfa proteins) and liking it so far. Just got back into working out after years and I remember a long time ago Whey concentrate gave me gas and Iso just tasted horrible to me for some reason.
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve only ever tried whey concentrate in the past so this was very informative.
Always do a great job. Thanks for the information Jeremy !!
Among the plant based protein powders, pea & hemp form a complete protein at a ratio of 4:1.
Also, hemp contains a near perfect omega 6 to 3 ratio of 3:1.
LOL that ratio is far from perfect
Good enough.
Well I use Raw whey isolate and it just works like a charm
I just wanted to buy a protein powder and I was looking for a guide - this is best there is, without bullshitting, just facts and straight to the point. Thanks to you I bought organic one without any additional ingredients, thank you!
Your videos are incredible. The information is distilled perfectly. The visuals are spot on. The content is not only valuable but delivered well. Kudos!!
Nutricost by far seems to be the safest and when it comes to supplements. When looking for ingredients on their unflavored whey protein isolate powder it's very simple and right to the point and they have 30 grams of protein out of a 33g scoop so you're definitely getting your money's worth. The only bad thing I could say about the brand is that I'm not sure if it's in stores so you might have to order it
And no I'm not sponsored by these guys I just spent some time looking for a good brand and I decided to help y'all out
@@LiftingPhilosophy omg I love u
The organic whey isolate is pretty price especially with shipping. High amount of protein like u said so imma give it a try
I buy this now
It's about 2x more expensive than MP though lol
Jeremy, can you do a video on meal plans or protein powders for females looking to stay fit and build muscle PLEASE!
For females It's called "Get on your knees and say ahhhh"
This video was very high quality, keep up the good work!!
Real clean and helpful graphics you have made. Make it easy to follow along with what you're saying 👍
Hi, Jeremy. Great video and made me think about my protein powder choice. I’m currently using a blend of brown rice and pea protein and it’s 21g per 34g scoop. According to your video, should I be switching back to whey? Dairy at times gives me stomach problems and not sure of true, acne. Thoughts?
I don't think what type of protein powder you get (as in whey vs. plant based) as long as you consume it within 30 minutes of working out. If whey protein gives you stomach problems and acne don't take it. hope this helps a year later lol
more quality info from Jeremy the goat🙌
Great video! There's so much garbage information (and protein) out there, thanks for the thorough explanations - very helpful!
Great easy to understand video! I just bought whey protein isolate from Walmart yesterday. I thought I bought something crappy cuz it was from Wamart until I saw this video. Now i know I got a great product. thanks!
Doing your own chapters and time stamps... Nice touch
What are some of the best brands of whey protein?
This is exactly what I was looking for, incredible video
Videos are looking pretty slick. Lots of good info, well presented.
I appreciate the mention of plant based options. Due to a vegan diet, been using the combo of pea + rice also shown in the vid
When is a supplement company going to pay you or when are you going to come out with your own supplement company? We appreciate the advice; you know it makes an even greater impact sharing what YOU PERSONALLY use.
High quality content as usual. I am a big fan of your approach. You got me hooked Jeremy!
thanks for all your info, really appreciate all of it.
hello i wanna ask, what about "instantized whey protein isolate" is that the same with whey isolate?
The chicken reference 😭 I swear if you were my teacher in high school I would’ve been an A+ student 🥴
This was a really well made video. Great job
Man, oh man! This is the video to end all videos hahaha thank you for the enlightenment on this subject, straightforward and informative. Thank you!