HELP..question on protien

[sam101]

Here is my question.. I go to Wal-Mart and I found "Wheys Premium Protien," it is only 18 bucks! I told my professional trainer I am using this protien supplement and he flipped. He showed me the protien the gym sells and said it is much better, it was 60 bucks!.. Correct me if i am wrong.. protien is protien right? arnt both the products good?

 

[x3malex]

Here is my question.. I go to Wal-Mart and I found "Wheys Premium Protien," it is only 18 bucks! I told my professional trainer I am using this protien supplement and he flipped. He showed me the protien the gym sells and said it is much better, it was 60 bucks!.. Correct me if i am wrong.. protien is protien right? arnt both the products good?

Yeah, there might be a minor difference in the emulsifiers, flavouring and taste, but as far as I know there's not much a difference. If there is, it will be negligible and no worth the price difference. You're probably paying for the name rather than the content.

 

[malkore]

it really does depend on what's in it.

whey protein could be whey protein isloate, hydrolyzed isolate...

and whey isn't necessarily 'the best' in the first place. I always go for a blended protein, a whey + casein blend, sometimes including egg protein too (depends on the brand).

I do think $60 is too much for a 5lb tub, but $18 for 5lbs to me suggests an inferior product.