I dont know why we didnt have this sooner, but I think we could start a member review thread for products we have used and our ratings of them.

Product Name

Price, Quantity, Servings per package, Serving Size

Why you Bought It

Detailed Review
Give as much information as possible about the product, including taste, texture, mixability, etc..

Recommend
Would you recommend this product to others.

This is not the only info that you need to include, but for right now it should be the minimum.

This is the just the beginning of the thread, and it will be modified as needed. Please keep questions to a minimum, and only post if it is NECESSARY to the review. If you are responding, agreeing, or disagreeing with someones review, please quote that post.

Product Name
Nitrean Protein Blend

Price, Quantity, Servings per package, Serving Size
$42.95, 4.6lbs at 70 servings, 1 scoop at 30g

Why I Bought It
I was looking for a blend protein because of the information I have seen that has shown the benefits of a blend over plain whey.

It is a blend of whey, casein, and egg albumen. I got the chocolate and asked for samples of the strawberry and vanilla flavors.

Review
This is my new favorite protein supplement. I tried the strawberry by itself and there was only a hint of taste (using water). I mixed it into a strawberry banana shake and it was excellent.

The chocolate I use daily in a coconut/almond shake. The taste is superior to the ON Chocolate Whey I was using before.

The product mixes like Ive never seen. I do use a blender and have not tried in a shaker cup. Being a blended product, it may not blend easily this way. However the texture of the powder itself is finer and softer then any other I have tried.

Recommend
I give this product the max rating I can give and highly recommend. For the price this was the cheapest blend I could find.

I must say I am surprised that noone has posted anything. Protein powders, pills, whatever.

Am I safe to assume that everyone just uses food and nothing else?

You dont have to apologize C. If you dont take any then you wouldnt have anything to review

However many people are taking supplements and many new people venture here with questions about them. I thought this thread would be useful, but maybe Ill just remove it.

Very good idea Tony.


Product Name
Optimum Nutrition Complete Protein Diet - Chocolate (meal replacement protein supp)

Price, Quantity, Servings
(I'll have to edit that later, sorry)

Why I bought it
convenient source of protein

Review
It is thicker than the regular whey powder I've tried before, but much more filling. It works well as a quick meal. I prefer to mix it in the blender with milk and ice. It does, however, blend reasonably well in a shaker (but can get foamy).

Recommend


I do recommend. It's cheaper than the Myoplex Lite shakes I used to get, provides more protein, and tastes pretty good.

Product Name
Cytosport Muscle Milk


Price, Quantity, Servings
about $20 for 15 servings

Why I bought it
I went to GNC and told them that tr-training was making my muscles evaporate and they recommended it verses the 100% whey at least once a day.

Review
I have only bee usin it abotu two weeks, but it is a totally different feeling as my body is absorbing it. I have also noticed that it is more fillin that the Iron-Tek brand. i am still using both.

Recommend
yes- i recommend eating protein shakes twice a day, while eating 4-5 mini-meals if you are traning 2-2.5 hours. i was feeling like my body was turning inside out prior to adding the muscle milk.

Product Name
Prosource Omega 3 (fish oil)

Price, Quantity, Servings per pkg, Serving Size
$17 for 200 capsules. Recommended dosage is 2-4 caps per day.

Why I bought it
I was looking for a more potent fish oil supplement then most standard ones containing 300mg DHA/EPA. These pills are 1250mg per pill, with an awesome 750mg DHA/EPA. Thats 60% of the total, compared to most pills that are hovering around 30%.

Review
Love it. I was checking between T-nation's Flameout vs. Prosource. Flameout is $27 dollars for 90 pills and only measures out to 53% DHA/EPA content. For $17 and almost 2.5x the size, Ill go with Prosource.

Recommend
Yes. I am currently taking 4 capsules per day. The pills are gel softs and I dont get any annoying fish burps.

Product Name
Muscletech: naNO vapor

Price, Quantity, Servings per pkg, Serving Size
120AU dollars 40 servings per pack serving size one scoop or more


Why I bought it:
Because i was looking for a Nitrix oxide and creatine mix

Review
Pretty good stuff this is and you feel like you just want start running and never stop like forest gump it really makes me put my mind to it and i just grab the weights and get it done. As you start to workout you start to feel the immense pump threw your body and it feel great I made amazing gains when i started to use this with eating well and keeping to my routine and i think it has defiantly been worth the money oh and i almost forgot it tastes like moldy ass but it dont bother me i just skull it down and deal with it...

Recommend:
I think this product isent a must have and if you dont have much money spend it on protien powder or good food but if you need that little extra in the gym and have never tried a product like this before then i think you may want to give it a go and see if it helps you out as it did me

Ever try fast actions muscle up?

Product Name
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey protein powder

Price, Quantity, Servings per pkg, Serving Size
$45 at GNC, 80+ servings at 20 grams of protein per serving


Why I bought it:
Because i was looking for no frills, no sugar added, no suppliment added 100% whey protein powder to suppliment my lack in protein

Review
It's inexpensive as far as protein shakes go and tastes good enough. Not great but not bad either. It tastes much better with milk if you want a treat but I only rarely do that and if I do I use sweet acidopholus milk which is 1% milk. If you want to make a good protein shake with it add a banana, flaxseed oil and maybe a little honey to sweeten it up and it's pretty darn good. I've only used the vanilla so I can't comment on the other flavors.

Recommend:
I would recomment this product for someone looking for a decent low cost whey protein suppliment and isn't looking for that "tastes great" drink but is fine with it just tasting ok.

Product Name
Micell Edge by Iron-Tek

Price, Quantity, Servings
$32.95/2.49lbs. ($22 on the web) serving: 2.2oz, 18 servings per, 32g protein per

Why I bought it
blend of alpha and beta micellar cassien combined with whey for a time released protein.... for protein supplementation- not for recovery.

Review
Tastes great, mixes very well in a shaker, very filling. I drink 2 shakes per day with 2% milk and have no stomach issues (bloating, gas, etc.). It has alot of added supplements, so I would look carefully to make sure you're not already taking some of these, such as: carnitine, glutamine, taurine, MCT's, etc.

Recommend
I highly recommend for someone trying to add protein to their diet. It's inexpensive and of the highest quality.

sorry, forgot the carbs/sugar:
13g carbs per serving with 5g from sugars.

Product Name

Supreme Protein Nut Caramel Bar (Carb Conscious)

Price, Quantity, Servings per package, Serving Size

23.99/box, 12/box, 1 serving = 1 bar
* I got these from my friend who works at V Shoppe. The regular price is 31.99, however you can get them from Prosource for 25 I think.

Why you Bought It

Needed a small MRP type food for on the go. Plus I had tasted them and they are freaking awesome.

Detailed Review

1 bar contains 360 calories with a breakdown of 16g fat, 34g carbs, and 30g protein. Its mostly sugar alcohols which leave the sugar amount to 4g + 1g fiber. This is definitely one of the best tasting bars around. Only thing that comes close IMO is Detour Peanut Butter Bars.

Recommend

Hell yeah. These are good for on the go and taste like a candy bar.

Product Name
Stem Enhance

Price, Quantity, Servings
Price: $59.95 Retail Wholesale $46.95 Quantity: 60 Capsules Servings: 2 Capsules daily unless you have health probems then more.

Why I bought it
Initially because it helped my mom and sister with problems they had. Then tried it for myself even though I have no health issues. Helps me recover from my P90X workouts quicker.

Review
Normal sized capsules and you take 2 at a time. Pretty easy to swallow and no taste. Usually getting a feeling of calmness in less then an hour. All natural.

Recommend

I do recommend. It has most of the regular vitamins in it and in a more digestible form then those regular hard capsules. The only 2 vitamins it does not have in it are Vitamin D and E. Supposed to help your body maintain wellness and it does help me recover from my workouts faster.

Nice thread, shame iv never noticed it!

I could put one down, but ima give it another few weeks trial just to make sure im in no placeabo

I was gonna spoil it for everyone and say "I don't take any supps bar a multi". Actually I love spinach (mmm spinach) and tuna as well as wholesome food and veg. Eeek mouse slip