HB
01-13-2005, 08:38 AM
Hi All
Being fairly new to the bodybuilding scene, I am not too sure on whether the protein products I use are the best, or any good. I would therefore like your opinion on the matter.
I am currently using USN's Muscle fuel dynamic which has the following nutritional facts:
I use one serving in the morning for breakfast and another round 4pm before I leave work. I train at 6pm.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoop (110g) Amount per Serving
Energy 412 Calories
Protein 53g
Carbohydrates 32g
Fat 4g
Sodium 400mg
Potassium 600mg
Percentage of US RDA (Per 1 servings)
% Amount per Serving
Protein 106% 53g
Vitamin A 50% 2500IU
Vitamin B1 50% 0.75mg
Vitamin B2 50% 0.85mg
Vitamin B6 50% 1mg
Vitamin B12 50% 4mcg
Vitamin D3 50% 200IU
Vitamin C 50% 30mg
Vitamin E 50% 15IU
Niacin 50% 10mg
Pantothenic Acid 50% 5mg
Folic Acid 50% 200mcg
Biotin 50% 150mcg
Calcium 50% 497mg
Magnesium 12% 49mg
Phosphate 68% 546mg
Potassium 56% 688mg
After gym, normally round 7:30 or 8pm, I then use a different protein shake called Pure Protein also from USN, followed by my dinner. I try and minimize mu carb intake here.
Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoop (54g) Amount per Serving
Energy 193 Calories
Protein 40g
Carbohydrates 2.9g
Fat (1.5g MCT) 2g
Sodium 350mg
Potassium 500mg
% US RDA per 2 servings
% Amount per Serving
Protein 100% 80g
Vitamin A 50% 500RE
Vitamin B1 50% 350mcg
Vitamin B2 50% 400mcg
Vitamin B6 50% 1000mcg
Vitamin B12 50% 0.5mcg
Vitamin D3 50% 1.25mcg
Vitamin C 50% 30mg
Niacin 50% 2mg
Pantothenic Acid 50% 2.5mg
Folic Acid 50% 100mcg
Biotin 50% 100mcg
Calcium 62% 500mg
Magnesium 60% 210mg
Zinc 120% 18mg
Phosphorus 50% 400mg
I am from South Africa. Over here USN is very popular. I also use their Glutamine, Creatine, CLA and lastly ZMA products. I am still trying to get my hands on Malt and Dex.
As an alternative to Dex and Malt, I currently use Glucose Gel from USN as well in my post workout shake.
Now some questions:
Please give your opinions on:
1. the protein shake I use...
2. The times of the day I take it...
3. I usually follow my post workout shake with my evening supper. Also, I tend to down my shakes very quickly.... is this bad?
Look forward to your opinions all!
Regards
HB
Being fairly new to the bodybuilding scene, I am not too sure on whether the protein products I use are the best, or any good. I would therefore like your opinion on the matter.
I am currently using USN's Muscle fuel dynamic which has the following nutritional facts:
I use one serving in the morning for breakfast and another round 4pm before I leave work. I train at 6pm.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoop (110g) Amount per Serving
Energy 412 Calories
Protein 53g
Carbohydrates 32g
Fat 4g
Sodium 400mg
Potassium 600mg
Percentage of US RDA (Per 1 servings)
% Amount per Serving
Protein 106% 53g
Vitamin A 50% 2500IU
Vitamin B1 50% 0.75mg
Vitamin B2 50% 0.85mg
Vitamin B6 50% 1mg
Vitamin B12 50% 4mcg
Vitamin D3 50% 200IU
Vitamin C 50% 30mg
Vitamin E 50% 15IU
Niacin 50% 10mg
Pantothenic Acid 50% 5mg
Folic Acid 50% 200mcg
Biotin 50% 150mcg
Calcium 50% 497mg
Magnesium 12% 49mg
Phosphate 68% 546mg
Potassium 56% 688mg
After gym, normally round 7:30 or 8pm, I then use a different protein shake called Pure Protein also from USN, followed by my dinner. I try and minimize mu carb intake here.
Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoop (54g) Amount per Serving
Energy 193 Calories
Protein 40g
Carbohydrates 2.9g
Fat (1.5g MCT) 2g
Sodium 350mg
Potassium 500mg
% US RDA per 2 servings
% Amount per Serving
Protein 100% 80g
Vitamin A 50% 500RE
Vitamin B1 50% 350mcg
Vitamin B2 50% 400mcg
Vitamin B6 50% 1000mcg
Vitamin B12 50% 0.5mcg
Vitamin D3 50% 1.25mcg
Vitamin C 50% 30mg
Niacin 50% 2mg
Pantothenic Acid 50% 2.5mg
Folic Acid 50% 100mcg
Biotin 50% 100mcg
Calcium 62% 500mg
Magnesium 60% 210mg
Zinc 120% 18mg
Phosphorus 50% 400mg
I am from South Africa. Over here USN is very popular. I also use their Glutamine, Creatine, CLA and lastly ZMA products. I am still trying to get my hands on Malt and Dex.
As an alternative to Dex and Malt, I currently use Glucose Gel from USN as well in my post workout shake.
Now some questions:
Please give your opinions on:
1. the protein shake I use...
2. The times of the day I take it...
3. I usually follow my post workout shake with my evening supper. Also, I tend to down my shakes very quickly.... is this bad?
Look forward to your opinions all!
Regards
HB