Premier Protein Shakes-only 1/3 protein absorbed?

[onajournee 20]

FYI-Had 6 week meeting with my NUT yesterday and somehow in our conversation I mentioned Premier Protein shakes and their 30gms of Protein. She said those only have 11gms of usable/absorbable protein per shake. I knew the protein in them was the kind she had previously cautioned against using because it was a protein CONCENTRATE or BLEND, but I guess I assumed I was still getting 20gm or so from it. I guess you get what you pay for-cheaper costco shakes vs quality Protein Shakes. Obviously other NUT's may have different research or opinions on this, but I felt like I just needed to let people know what i found out because i wish i had known this earlier in my journey, and I'd hate to have someone who is using a lot of Premier shakes for their protein totals be getting too little protein, because we all know how important that is. Just something to think about. I'll be sticking with the whey isolate products so i know without a doubt how much protein I'm getting from the product.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

My nut highly recommends them. I'd do my own research and formulate an opinion from there.

[Poseyrosey 20]

Thank you for sharing, good information!

[Recycled 2,182]

"He said, she said" doesn't rise to the level of accurate data for me.

[onajournee 20]

recycled-no, but for someone relying heavily on the Protein from these drinks for their protein totals it should encourage them to do their research

[Beach Lover 1,084]

All I can say is my doctor said they were not a problem and I have been using them for over a year now and have done great with them. I do appreciate the information but I will stick with them because they have proven successful for me. Best of luck to you!

[Recycled 2,182]

Funny thing about research.......Most data will support the conclusions sought by the persons, labs or organizations doing the research. I actually found reports that indicated 95% of all medications, including Vitamins are grossly inaccurate in stating the contents of their meds. So, that would pretty much throw most comparison shopping out the window.

I use a dart board. I put up a list and throw a dart...... whatever the dart is closest to.......I use that...

Edited June 19, 2014 by Recycled

[Recycled 2,182]

All I can say is my doctor said they were not a problem and I have been using them for over a year now and have done great with them. I do appreciate the information but I will stick with them because they have proven successful for me. Best of luck to you!

Ditto

[butterflybefree 39]

They are on the list my surgeons office gave me as an approval one.

[slvrsax 301]

Thanks onajournee, super helpful to hear different opinions, it gives me something to think about. I've used Premier since the beginning but have often wondered if I should change it up a bit. Been thinking about ordering the Syntrax peanutbutter cookie flavor but can't find any in sample packs. I use shakes more for convenience (and laziness!) than anything else.

[Shiner86 60]

Thanks onajournee, super helpful to hear different opinions, it gives me something to think about. I've used Premier since the beginning but have often wondered if I should change it up a bit. Been thinking about ordering the Syntrax peanutbutter cookie flavor but can't find any in sample packs. I use shakes more for convenience (and laziness!) than anything else.

I just got my Peanut Butter cook ie Protein in today- it's AMAZING! Sooo delish! I highly recommend it. I didn't find it in a small size but now I am really happy I have the big size. I can see using this stuff a lot.

[jess9395 5,449]

bariatric pantry sells a sample pack with all the Syntrax matrix ones in it.

Love all of them! My favorites!

[Tammylb 174]

I'm going to pretend you didn't write this. Premier are the Only Protein Shakes I like.

[MelBooks 76]

@@slvrsax Nashua Nutrition will sell samples of ANY of the powders they carry, including the Syntrax PB Cookie. I tried a bunch of kinds from them and found some I really liked (Syntax Mint Cookie and Click Mocha Decaf--both I mix 1/2 and 1/2 with my fave chocolate powder)

[Kindle 8,667]

There are a couple threads on here that talk about how different Proteins are absorbed at different rates. whey isolate is absorbed the fastest, where casein and egg Protein and milk concentrates are absorbed at a slower rate. They are still utilized, just not as rapidly. I read in several articles how body builders prefer to drink a slower absorbable Protein at bedtime so their body gets a "slow burn" of amino acids throughout the night.

The research gets very confusing and contradictory, so I prefer to get my protein from as many sources as possible....eggs, dairy, meat, soy, etc. I also use a variety of different Protein drinks...Syntrax nectar, Syntrax matrix, Premier, muscle milk, unjury, and Garden of a Life (which uses sprouted seeds as it's protein source). That way it doesn't matter who's right, I'm covering all the bases.