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Where are we going for protein?

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    #722
    markmoto
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭markmoto


    The worst review ever

    https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/ie.myprotein.com



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    #723
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,376 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120176263#Comment_120176263

    Is that 17g protein. I guess thats about a 25g scoop total. Seams kinda small at first.

    But looking at the ingredients

    PhD Lean Body Slow Release Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)(27%), Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate), Enduragrain(TM) Long Chain Waxy Barley Starch, Golden Brown Flaxseed Powder, Dietary Fibres (Acacia Gum, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum),

    It has added fibre in for form of guar gum, etc. These will go glutinous if not mixed with enough water. I would try adding more water, or less blending rather than shaking might help



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    #724
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,016 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    A colleague of mine told me of some research he did on proteins about the claimed quality versus the actual, laboratory proven quality. He wasn't doing proper academic research, but rather was just searching the Internet for articles. It's a bit sketchy in my mind now because it was a few years ago. Anyway, he told me that what they claim (e.g. 80% protein) and what the actual value is often wrong. I think MyProtein was one of the examples he found.



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    #725
    markmoto
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭markmoto


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120195869#Comment_120195869

    No wonder myprotein also never clarified about 60g of undeclared ingredients in every 1 kg of stuff.

    Post edited by markmoto on


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    #726
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120196145#Comment_120196145

    Maybe myprotein didn’t want to ask the staff 🤣

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #727
    markmoto
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭markmoto


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120196296#Comment_120196296

    Haha you 're right 👍



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    #728
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Anyone looking for some protein locally try SuperValu, 25% off and they have vouchers on the app to reduce the price a bit more

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    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #729
    Patsy167
    Registered Users Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭Patsy167


    I see MyProtein have changed the way they do promotions and the reliable influencer codes no longer work. Not sure what to make of this, I was often able to make huge savings using the codes a few times per year and would stack up. I guess the upside is that there is no longer an element of roulette to the price you pay.

    "From February, we’ll only be offering discount codes during exclusive sales periods. But just because our offers have changed, doesn’t mean you won’t get great deals. It just means they’ll be even clearer from now on. "

    https://www.myprotein.ie/blog/supplements/you-asked-we-listened/



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    #730
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,455 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    I doubt we'll be better off, but a lot of the time the influencer codes were an extra 2% on 45% off so not massive in the scheme of things. The real bargains have been those ltd edition and coffee flavours.



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    #731
    VonLuck
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭VonLuck


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120210397#Comment_120210397

    Even with discount codes, that's ridiculously overpriced! Lowest you might be able to get it to is €38/kg when the usual price point for a good deal on MyProtein is about €15.



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    #732
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120219181#Comment_120219181

    it may not be a cheap way compared to what we usually pay but if someone wants to try the clear version it’s alright and it’s totally different in texture, herself loves it compared to the usual shite I have in the kitchen

    I had a €10 off €50 spend and used one4all gift cards so got two of them

    perfect with ice on a warm day

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #733
    joe199
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭joe199


    Ive knocked my protein on the head aswel just not worth the hassle or price, ive since being buying German Forge Protein Professional whey protein, can get just under 5kg for 55e worth looking into for anyone looking for alternatives




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    #734
    Dozz
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭Dozz


    @joe199 where are you buying that and whats the taste like?



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    #735
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,376 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228553#Comment_120228553

    Check the label. I seen it before and it was only 50% protein and a lot of carbs.



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    #736
    Beau
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭Beau


    Think I'll stop buying protein now too. Can't justify the price and to be honest it might challenge me to find other sources of protein in my meals



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    #737
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,376 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    The whole attraction of whey protein is it was supposed to be a cheap food source. If it's costing more than chicken and eggs or whatever.

    Whey Protein should be around 2 euro/100g with discount. That'd be about 400g of chicken. I don't think I want my chicken to be less than 5 euro a kilo. Do people have any cheaper sources? still looks liek whey for me.



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    #738
    Dave 101
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Dave 101


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120234013#Comment_120234013

    I have been using https://www.insidenutrition.com/ for my last couple of orders and am quite happy, good tasting flavours and works out at around 19 euro per kilo delivered when you using code thanks15 and spend over 45 for free next day delivery



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    #739
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,376 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    This is about the same delivered before any discount.

    https://www.myprotein.ie/sports-nutrition/limited-edition-impact-whey-protein/13470318.html



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    #740
    golfpaul
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭golfpaul


    Myprotein are doing the Total Protein Blend 5kg for between €67-71 depending on flavour

    https://www.myprotein.ie/sports-nutrition/total-protein-blend/10529951.html



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    #741
    Eoinbmw
    Registered Users Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭Eoinbmw


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120250709#Comment_120250709

    Just ordered strawberry 67 euro delivered same product from bulk was 122 euro! Madness



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    #742
    joe199
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭joe199


    Perfectbody.ie mate tastes fine, i have cookies and cream flavour, there is 30g of carb per 100g which might not be ideal for everyone



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    #743
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,016 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120250709#Comment_120250709

    Thanks for that.

    The unflavoured ones always have more protein per 100g. That's what I always get. You get used to the flavour after a while. Bear Grylls drinks piss, so unflavoured shouldn't be a problem for us.



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    #744
    Yermander
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Yermander


    What is the texture of the Protein Blend like, same as Whey?

    Bought Milk Protein based on a similar offer a while ago and it’s very grainy, wouldn’t buy it again.



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    #745
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,016 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120284231#Comment_120284231

    I found the same...it wouldn't mix into solution with water too well. But I discovered a fix: mix a bit of casein in with it, if you have it. Even a few grams will help it go to solution really easily. Helps getting rid of the casein too.



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    #746
    Yermander
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Yermander


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120284323#Comment_120284323

    Cheers, I will try and and pick up some casein on my next order, will help getting through the 2.5kg bag.



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    #747
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    MyProtein still holding strong on their new "no more promos; everyday low prices" policy. Let's see who caves in first...

    Had stuff in the basket before the last promo ran out in January and the total has gone up by 30% since then and never came down.

    Not a big fan of their whey protein but I was buying it together with a number of other supplements and food which had some hefty discounts. I'm a bit lost at the moment...



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    #748
    Oat23
    Registered Users Posts: 15,289 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    It'd seriously depress you looking at your order history if you're a long time MP customer. Went back to an order from 2017 and I see I paid €26 for 2.5kg whey. €67 this morning. Bulk is even worse.


    When I was cleaning up a few weeks ago I found a sealed 2.5kg bag of BP whey with an expiry of 08/2020. I don't know how I "lost" a 2.5kg bag and didn't notice tbh. What do we think lads, should I risk it? Desperate to save a few shekels 😄



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    #749
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120333129#Comment_120333129

    i have some from 2020 that is horrible and i go back to every now and then and it is fine

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #750
    Yermander
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Yermander


    There must be a serious drop off in orders in MP, I’m sure that was to be expected but I’d like to think there will be some sort of sale soon to get orders in



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    #751
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Since 2020 when the hut group peaked its constantly lost money

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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