In the video post called How-to Order my “Blended” Protein from TrueProtein.com I show you exactly how (and where) to order the exact protein that my clients and I most often use.
Well, I just ordered a new batch and wanted to update you on my recommendations since they have some new proteins.
The previous formula is still perfectly fine, but here’s my latest based on the new protein options True Protein now has.
Dr Clay’s Updated (Jan ’10) Blended Protein Formula
- 30% Micellar Casein (Instantized)
- 35% Whey Protein Isolate (CFM) Cross-Flow Microfiltration
- 35% Complete Milk Dairy Isolate
Because they don’t come in fancy jugs with fancy (expensive) labels, at True Protein you’ll get the best protein available for what you’d normally pay for a crappy protein supplement. But if you want an ever cheaper (but still good) version of the above, then go with this:
Dr Clay’s Economy Protein Blend Formula
- 30% Micellar Casein (Instantized)
- 35% Whey Protein Concentrate
- 35% Milk Protein Isolate
Don’t forget your discount!
If you do order from True Protein, make sure to use the sweet little discount you get using the Discount Code “DrClay” when you’re checking out.
All the best,
Dr Clay
PS – here’s the link to TrueProtein.com
Any suggestions on flavors from trueprotein? Never tried it before…
I personally prefer their plain (free) vanilla. But in the comment box at checkout I ask them to double the sucralose, otherwise it’s pretty bland. I dig the orange and grape pretty well, too. I suggest buying just a couple pounds of a bunch of flavors your first time around, then you’ll KNOW what you like.
Dr. Clay, I’m toying with the idea of just combining a 50 / 50 mix of hydrolyzed whey isolate ultra grade and micellar casein (instantized) from True Protein. What are your thoughts, advantages, disadvantages?
is this your post-workout protein as well?
no, Nick, I use whey isolate post-workout as it is digested much more quickly. So… whey “para-workout” and ‘blended’ protein at all other times.
So Dr. Clay…
Assuming I was organised enough to have whole food protien ready to go all of the time, would I need to buy any of thease meal replacement protien powders at all? Are they sometimes better than whole meats and egg whites?
great question, Jason.
a protein supplement (protein powder) is only superior when used para-workout (around workout; pre, during, or post). that’s because at this time, getting amino acids into the muscle as quickly as possible is (typically) beneficial para-workout. And that’s where a fast-acting whey comes in to play, or a hydrolyzed protein.
but for regular meals, a protein supplement is just that – a ‘supplement’ for protein that you could eat, like chicken, fish, beef, etc.
hope that helps clarify the right use of protein supplements a bit.
Emilio,
don’t waste your money doing that high grade whey with casein, because the casein will, most likely, slow the digestion/absorption of the otherwise fast-acting whey.
Now I’m not saying this is totally the case, but the point to buying a hydrolyzed protein is that it’s fast-acting, so you want it by itself (or with carbs), not with a slow protein.
Instead, go with whey isolate (which tastes better anyway) mixed with casein. this gives you both fast (whey) and slow (casein).
save the high grade (fast-acting) proteins for para-workout only. And even in that case, opt for PeptoPro over high grade, hydrolyzed whey, it tastes much better and has a smaller molecular weight (which means faster absorption).
hope that helps.
Dr Clay