Product Review - Myprotein Peptopro

Protein.

Everyone uses it, everyone knows that it's important in your diet.

It helps you recover and repair muscle and other issues that allow you to get bigger, stronger and faster.

The problem is what type do you use and when? there are that many that are out there at the moment it is just so confusing for everyone (see my next article in JiuJitsu Style for more info).

For this review I want to talk about a fast acting protein from Myprotein called Peptopro.

Peptopro is a VERY fast acting protein. Basically the protein has been made more bio available by making the protein molecules smaller and more easily digestible.

This means that it is broken down into aminos nearly straight away and shuttled off to your muscles and organs near instantaneously. This is exactly what we want around training! Your muscles are crying out for nutrients and are in the perfect state to soak them up.
Give them what they need!

Here what Myprotein had to say about Peptopro,

PeptoPro® is a pre-digested protein that is completely water soluble and contains > 60% unique hypo-allergenic di- and tri peptides. These peptides are absorbed much faster than any in-tact protein or even single amino acids. The instant delivery of these "building blocks" to the tissues kick starts the building phase, resulting in very fast recovery and increased growth.

A multitude of testimonials from satisfied consumers demonstrates the clear & noticeable effects of PeptoPro®: Reduced soreness and fatigue, faster recovery, increased endurance and also a bigger pump during and after work-outs.

The benefits of PeptoPro® have not gone unnoticed by the sporting elite; it is used by many top sports teams, professional athletes and regular gym enthusiasts and is widely regarded as the cutting edge protein.

PeptoPro® is supported by multiple scientific and human studies. It has been proven to increase endurance, accelerate recovery and boost protein synthesis during and after exercise.
PeptoPro® has a degree of hydrolysation of 28%.

Instant Amino Acid Delivery to Kick-Start the Building Phase

After exercise you have a short window of opportunity where the muscle cells remain open to let nutrients in. PeptoPro® delivers amino acids quicker than any other protein source, which kick-starts the building phase so you can reap the maximum benefit from every workout.

Because PeptoPro® is made from casein, it contains all the amino acids in an optimum ratio for human health and performance. Casein is also one of the purest protein sources available, which is why PeptoPro® is practically fat and lactose free.

Boosts Blood Sugar Levels:

PeptoPro® significantly increases glycogen levels, resulting in a better utilization of glucose and amino acids by the cells. In fact, the simultaneous delivery of amino acids provides the perfect foundation for post exercise recovery and lean growth.

You can read more at the official website: www.peptopro.com

Here is the nutritional information,

Per 20g:
Energy: 73.0Kcal 
Energy: 305KJ
Protein (as-is): 17.0g 
Carbohydrates: 0.0g 
Fat: 0.3g

Sounds good right? So how did it handle in practice?

I have to admit that I am a fan of this product. I used it personally for quite a while and it did wonders for my recovery. I'm talking no soreness, better training and more results.

It mixes great and quickly with large and smaller volumes of water and the berry flavour tastes great (never get the unflavoured as it tastes like death).

I have had many clients use it from people just swatting out right through to UFC fighters and world champs. Its a great product!

By far one of the best workout proteins I have used.

As always however nothing is perfect, here are a couple of flaws with the product,

• It doesn't mix well with other products. This poses a problem when I would add a carb powder or other supplement to it. Not ideal.
• The bags used to be larger for the same price. When they downsized the bag they effectively doubled the price. This led me to use exclusively MAG 10 instead.

That's it really. Not much in the way of downsides. The product itself is great and I still use it for a number of clients where I don't want to add extra carbs at certain points of their day. For me however, I will be sticking with other products till they change the price or the bag size.

Got a comment about the product? Post below!

Stay healthy,

Mike

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Product Review - MyProtein Prepare

Hey Guys,

Today I want to talk about a product that I recommend to a few clients called MyProtein Pre:pare.

Pre:pare is designed as a pre workout formula to get certain nutrients (mainly protein and carbs) into your muscles before you train.

Here is what Myprotein have to say about it.

PRE:PARE is part of Myproteins Nutrient Timing Programme which is designed to satisfy your body's specific nutritional requirements before during and after exercise or competition.

PRE:PARE is designed to be consumed before exercise to physically prime your body for the challenge it is about to face. This powerful supplement provides the fuel for both mind and body to ensure you hit the ground running through a combination of carbohydrates, protein and caffeine.

Your muscles need fuel to exercise, which is why we have created an advanced carbohydrate blend to supply your body’s favourite source of energy – glycogen. Going in to exercise, the body should have a solid supply of glycogen which is where PRE:PARE excels in the 30-60 minutes prior to activity. Caffeine helps stimulate the mind and is an extremely popular supplement amongst those looking to perform at their peak levels. We have also added a rich supply of protein to help bypass the breakdown of valuable muscle tissue for energy, meaning the recovery process after exercise is a much smoother process.

Here is the nutritional values per serving,

Per 50g Serving:
Energy (kJ): 1052
Energy (kcal): 251
Protein (g): 13.6
Carbohydrate (g): 26.0
Fat (g): 4.1

Each 50g Serving also contains:
Medium Chain Trigylcerides (g): 5
Caffeine (mg): 80

As many people who read my articles etc will know, I am a massive fan of workout nutrition. I have used it with countless athletes from boxers, to triathletes, UFC fighters and bodybuilders to literally transform their training and recovery. I will admit that the idea wasn't mine, however I have adopted numerous approaches in the area to benefit my clients.

I use a varied range of products all depending on the sport and budget of the client, however Pre:pare is a common one I use, as most handle it very well.

The thing that first attracted me to the product was that it contained the carb sources Isomaltulose and Maltodextrin. While both of these carb sources are fast acting and effective in raising insulin etc, it was the fact of how easily they are digestible that interested me. 

I had tried numerous other products in the past (both pre made and my own concoctions) but they were always miles away from what I wanted. They made me and clients feel bloated and sluggish. Some even wanted to go to sleep during the training session! Less than ideal...

What good was it to have all of these nutrients in your body if you felt to ill to workout from being full and bloated? 

I then tried Pre:pare and it was a complete success. People reported feeling like super humans and weren't getting sore after training anymore. They could train harder and more often, meaning they reached their goals easier and performed better.

However (as with most things in life), nothing is perfect. As I recommend in most cases that the product be used DURING as well as pre training, it still gives the odd client and upset stomach. I have found however that this is fixed 90% of the time by adding more water. It also has quite a high caffeine content. While this amount is perfectly fine on its own, I have noticed that it can effect some clients depending on their caffeine intake. It would be better to have the caffeine removed, giving people the option to add it in at later date.

I would also prefer that it just had Peptopro in it rather than a protein blend. However this is just me being a little picky and wanting to tweak the product for my needs. it would also be handy to know how much Peptopro is in it, as many companies are a bit sly about how much they use (due to it being expensive).

This is a great product at a great price, and great for those who want to have some solid workout nutrition at a reasonable price.

Stay Healthy,

Mike

At Unorthodox Nutrition we pride ourselves on recommending the very best products to clients and everyone else! With so many bad and irresponsible products on the market, we are going to help you sift through them and pick the very best ones!

All of the reviews are;

• Impartial. We are not affiliated with any of the companies we review. If we have worked for the company on a consult bases, it will be high lighted in the review.
• We are not paid for any reviews. Each product has been either bought by ourselves or has been sent for test by the manufactuer.

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