Is there a better deal than this http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bodybuilding-platinum-series/protogen.html in local shops?
With shipping it's A$57 for the 3.5lb (1.6kg).
I've used protein powder for nearly 30 years, the best one in my opinion is called designer whey, I have used other cheaper ones but they gave me gas leading me to believe they were perhaps made from cheaper sourced materials.
Who knows maybe even poisonous stuff from China ends up in the cheaper protein powder. That is what they have done before, added a cheap poison to protein powder used in baby food to fool the quality testing and artificially boost the protein percentage. I pay about $43 US for 2 kg.
After your workout, your body is most receptive to using amino acids to repair muscle tissue, while using carbohydrates to restore muscle glycogen.
One of the best post-workout options is chocolate milk... giving you the optimal protein source found in milk.
au.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_200/247_fitness_tip.html
Yeah, we ordered some specifically because it didn't have flavouring, can't stand the flavoured crap. Turns out they lied and they do use flavouring, arse flavouring. This is the most rancid crap I've ever put in my mouth, Lise tried it first, had a gobful and yacked straight into the sink.
I thought she must've been exaggerating and tried it and nearly yacked too and this was in a fresh mango and mint smoothie.
Truly rancid stuff.
Cheap though
Max's Supershred is a good one, been using for a while, works well; good value here too, I haven't been able to find a better price anywhere, would be well interested to hear if someone does.
www.vitaminking.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=+Hydroxy+Phase+Super+Shred+by+Max+s+
And taste's good mixed with water too, even better with skim milk every now & then.
Skim milk powder has as much protein as the expensive powders you get from the health shops.
Not sure about cheapest but the Punish Gear is the best we have tried.
I know a bunch of professional kickboxers, paddlers and athletes that use this stuff, the cleanest all natural on the market. No sugars or fillers.
The flavours are great as well.
punish.com.au/
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To reiterate, even though I'm typing, this stuff is natural, no frills. I use it to keep in good condition when I'd normally work too hard and eat too little, especially in summer.
3kg=$45! I also recommend it to my old aunt who is wasting away since her hubby passed away. As you say, use it right and it's magic stuff.
www.naturalhealthorganics.com.au/
In my own limited experience, protein powder seemed to reduce the recovery pain after successive workouts. If I took none, I would feel sore about 3 days later. If I took a protein drink relatively soon after the session, there would be none or much less soreness days later.
Of course, I have read that most of the protein is effectively passed straight through you, but it has made a difference for me. If only I could get as motivated again :)
The only powder that makes me feel good and strong is cocaine, but is very expensive if you guys are buying it by the kilo.
But seriously, surely eating natural foods full of protein would be better for you than man made substitutes????
Musashi Hybrid 92, not a bulker,lean muscle builder.
Great for post workout recovery-meal substitute.
Haa ha ha Perth has the highest steroid and growth hormone users per head in the world.. Just ask your favourite bulk shouldered & chicken legged footy player for a 25 ml testosterone course n 3 - 6 months later youll be 10 kg bigger
And not waisted so much money on powders lol
Disclaimer: used to train 'Natural' state, national and Olympia compeditors... Seen it all
Just eat Big arse steaks like Real men do 
and harden up Bitches
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Protein powder all depends on what works best for you (no bloating and results) I've tried health food no flavoured protein this is the worest you can get, I've tried Maxs ( they have a good Casein protein), Cytosport, Horleys, Aussie Bodies, Body Science (stuff is expensive if your not sponsered), MHP, Musashi (best cheap bulk, yes it bulks) Muscletech, but by far the best is ON followed by a close second being Scivation. Both deliver a great amount of BCA's & L-Glutamine, Low fat & Carbs and the largest amount of protein per grams per serve. Both have helped me with the best strength results and lack of stomach bloating.
Like anything, you get what you pay for.
