Protein
4K 0 21.10.2018 (last revised: 02.07.2019)
It is easy to get confused when choosing cheap and high quality protein from the many offers on the market. Each manufacturer skillfully advertises its own product, focusing on the advantages and hiding the disadvantages. The result is improperly selected nutrition and a decrease in sports performance. That is why an objective review of inexpensive mixtures, a reliable assessment of their pros and cons is important.
Protein types
In accordance with the protein component, proteins are divided into several types:
- Whey is a whey product obtained by filtration. Easily absorbed, so it can be used before and after exercise. Stimulates metabolic processes, inhibits the utilization of lipids, becomes a source of amino acids for building muscles.
- Casein is another milk derivative, but one part is made from whey and the other from casein protein. It is a “slow” product that is absorbed by the body for a long time. Therefore, its purpose is a night reception.
- Milk - a mixture of two types of proteins based on milk: 20% - whey derivative, and 80% - casein. It is clear that most of it is slow protein, so it is best to take it before bed, but 20% whey makes it possible to take it between lunch, breakfast, dinner.
- Soy is a vegetable protein. It has an inferior amino acid composition, therefore it does not stimulate muscle growth so well. But on the other hand, it is indispensable for those who cannot stand milk. It is useful for women, as it activates the synthesis of female hormones.
- Egg - has the maximum biological value. It is made from egg whites and is highly digestible. The only drawback is the high cost.
- Multicomponent - a mix of all of the above. It is absorbed more slowly than whey, but it has a complete amino acid composition. We will apply at any convenient time of the day. Often enriched with BCAA, creatine.
Each type is available as hydrolyzate, isolate and concentrate.
Highly concentrated protein shakes
The ranking of popular proteins is presented in the table.
| Product name | % protein per 100 g of mixture | Price in rubles per 1000 g | A photo |
| Protein 90 by PowerSystem | 85,00 | 2660 |  |
| Protein 80 by QNT | 80,00 | 2000 |  |
| Whey Protein Complex 100% by Olimp | 75,00 | 1300 |  |
| Super-7 by Scitec | 70,00 | 2070 | |
| OhYeah! Total Protein System by OhYeah! Nutrition | 65,30 | 1600 |  |
| Whey Protein by Inner Armor | 60,00 | 1750 |  |
All prices in the table are approximate and may vary depending on the store that sells sports nutrition.
Composition / cost ratio
The price corresponds to the composition of the mixture. Typically, cocktails can contain:
- Isolate with 95% protein content. This is the most suitable blend for gaining muscle mass. Impurities minimum, no more than 1%. The post-treatment method is micro- and ultrafiltration, which increases the cost of the cocktail. The price of such a product can be democratic only if something else is added to it.
- Concentrate with 80% protein. It contains fats and carbohydrates. The cleaning is not complete, so the price is low.
- Hydrolyzate, up to 90% protein. In fact, it is an isolate broken down by enzymes into amino acids. It is used for structuring relief and is expensive.
Budget TOP
It is most convenient to evaluate and analyze the cost and useful qualities of a budget product using the table:
| Name | % protein | Price in rubles per kg | Additional components | A photo |
| PVL Mutant Whey - Whey Protein From Canada | 60 | 1750 | Amino acids | |
| Fitness Authority Whey Protein | 65 | 1700 | No |  |
| FitWhey Whey Protein 100 WPC | 77 | 1480 | BCAA |  |
| Activlab Muscle Up Protein | 77 | 1450 | Absent |  |
| Protein Factory Whey Protein Concentrate | 85 | 1450 | Amino acids |  |
| Ostro Vit WPC 80 | 80 | 1480 | Amino acids |  |
| All Nutrition Whey Protein | 80 | 1480 | BCAA |  |
| My Protein Impact Whey Protein | 85 | 1500 | Amino acids |  |
It is almost impossible to purchase a product below the cost shown in the table.
The cheapest protein
High-quality multicomponent shake Protein Mix Honey Cookies from Power Pro are the cheapest protein (a complex of whey protein, collagen hydrolyzate and casein). Cost - 950-1000 rubles. per kg.
Outcome
When looking for the most economical sports nutrition option, do not forget about the quality of the product and its effectiveness. Low price often means that the protein content of the product is lower than what is required for adequate nutrition and muscle growth.
