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Premium Whey Protein Reviews:
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- Cheap (23)
- Good Value (22)
- Readily Available At Wm (13)
- Effective (12)
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- Tastes Pretty Bad (4)
- Mediocre Quality (3)
- Decent Taste (2)
- Doesn't Mix Very Well (1)
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thedan
Age: 25
Joined: 1/2010
Reviews: 12
Reputation: +24
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August 25, 2010
Overall: 4 |
Effectiveness: 4 |
Value: 4 |
 This stuff is a classic example of " You get what you pay for" Tastes bad and it made me feel gross. Sure its cheap and probably better than nothing but there are other proteins that cost 5 to 10 bucks more that are a much better quality.
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- The Colt 45 Of Protein Shakes
- Tastes Pretty Bad
- Mediocre Quality
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ironsheik7
Age: 31
Joined: 8/2010
Reviews: 1
Reputation: -1
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August 14, 2010
Overall: 1 |
Effectiveness: 1 |
Value: 8 |
 This product Body Fortress has been a nightmare for me . Bought it out walmart yesterday. about an hour after drinking it I started to feel bad, dizzy, shaky. started getting stomach cramps.then another hour later it started to burn when I pee. Then later that night started getting lower back pain and chills. this morning my back was killing me and it felt like I was peeing razor blades it burnt and hurt so bad.I went to the doctor and peed in a cup he said I have a bad infection and put me on antibiotics.
not to mention the other side effects of gas. going on 2 days now and I still have bad gas. and when I pass gas it smells like rotten eggs. also have diarrhea now
so to sum up this fantastic product ( being sarcastic)
It made me dizzy, shaky, gave me stomach cramps, throwing up , pelvic pains ,
a kidney infection with lower back pain and burning when peeing, gas and diarrhea.
what is this stuff a protein shake or food poison ?
I'm sticking to ON from now on.
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- I Actually Liked The Taste Go Figure
- Great Taste
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- Is This A Protein Shake For Food Poison
- Mediocre Quality
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Reply #1:
| Sheik, I'm afraid you have an STD. Perhaps gonorrhea or syphilis. I don't know why you think your myriad of problems came from drinking a protein drink. Everyone knows that gonorrhea is acquired from riding a tractor while wearing a wet bathing suit.
See you in the gym. |
bowzer
Joined: 8/2010
Reviews: 0
Reputation: 0
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celtics
Age: 21
Joined: 7/2010
Reviews: 18
Reputation: +21
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August 3, 2010
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 9 |
Value: 9 |
 I'm not gonna lie, this stuff is cheap. Cheap meaning the price is great, but i'm not sure about the quality of the protein, who knows. I've had multiple tubs of this stuff. First of all the taste is decent but I personally don't like the cookies and cream flavor, it kind of made me sick. The strawberry isn't that bad though. The only downside of this product is that the creatine monohydrate in it gave me an instant headache and a really upset stomach. Not sure why. I guess some people are just sensitive to that form of creatine. Wish this product came without creatine, then i'd buy tons of it!
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- Effective
- Readily Available At Wm
- Good Value
- Cheap
- Best Wallmart Supplement
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Jake11229
Age: 20
Joined: 7/2010
Reviews: 3
Reputation: -2
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July 18, 2010
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 8 |
Value: 7 |
 Was at Wal Mart and was told by friends that whey protein was almost a need if working out a lot. Was looking through the selection of whey protein and this one seemed the cheapest. Bought it for about 17 and it seems to work well. I take 2 scoops with 18 oz whole milk, 3 tsp of peanut butter, and 1 banana. This tastes great!! It tastes well with all this stuff blended together but heard it tastes like garbage with water or without a blender. I will continue to use this until my first tub is gone but might try something new my next cycle just to switch it up a bit.
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- Cheap
- Good Value
- Readily Available At Wm
- Effective
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jmlstocks
Age: 33
Joined: 7/2010
Reviews: 6
Reputation: +74
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July 4, 2010
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 8 |
Value: 10 |
 Just finished first batch. Bought because it was cheap. Quality was decent, did help recovery fairly well. Vanilla taste terrible. Could mix a little better.
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Samazon
Age: 22
Joined: 5/2010
Reviews: 7
Reputation: +20
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May 13, 2010
Overall: 7 |
Effectiveness: 8 |
Value: 9 |
 Not the greatest quality and taste, but wasn't horrible and mixed really well in milk or water. Cost was good, because you can find it at Wal-Mart, but the quality is mediocre compared to some other whey powders I've tried. Didn't digest as well as other powders, but got the job done when it was what I could afford.
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- Cheap
- Good Value
- Readily Available At Wm
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Emery
Age: 37
Joined: 12/2009
Reviews: 23
Reputation: +236
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May 9, 2010
Overall: 7 |
Effectiveness: 7 |
Value: 8 |
 This protein is a good choice if you are in a pinch and need some protein quick. Price-wise it is okay, but really, if you shop around online, you can find better quality protein for the same or just a little more price. Of course, shipping will make that add up a little more but, it is worth it to ensure you are getting the best gains possible.
I really don't feel this protein is near the quality of other proteins out there like Gaspari and Optimum. It's taste isn't the best and it mixes just ok. It does cause bloating and gas when I use it. I have also noticed that my recovery is much better when I don't rely so heavily on protein powders but more so from diet. Recovery is better with higher quality proteins.
All in all, if you run out of protein and are waiting for a shipment, this is a good choice until you get your quality protein. I wouldn't recommend anyone use this as their main protein for extended periods of time if they are looking for maximum effectiveness and recovery.
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- Cheap
- Good Value
- Readily Available At Wm
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- Mediocre Quality
- Decent Taste
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greenirish
Age: 19
Joined: 3/2010
Reviews: 17
Reputation: +13
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April 21, 2010
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 8 |
Value: 10 |
 What can i say its protein, protein is protein the cookies and cream flavor is great it mixes well and its cheap. How much better can it get? Overall this product is very good for the price i would rather get this than get a 2 Pound tube a GNC that has less grams of protein for $50.
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- Cheap
- Good Value
- Great Taste
- Readily Available At Wm
- Cookies N Cream!
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Reply #1:
| I disagree. Protein is not just protein. Quality has a lot to do with your gains and side effects. If you work hard in the gym, why risk a protein that will not give your muscles what they need to recover and grow. |
Emery
Joined: 12/2009
Reviews: 23
Reputation: +236
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Reply #2:
| So your telling me there is a difference between protein in a piece of steak and protein in a protein shake?? explain please |
greenirish
Joined: 3/2010
Reviews: 17
Reputation: +13
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Reply #3:
| Some protein is faster acting, some slower digesting, and some, just poor quality. Since the supplement industry is very loosely regulated, how do you know what the purity is in cheap protein? I go with proven results and I get these from better quality protein like Optimum Nutrition's protein. If you want a more in depth answer, search this site, the forum has some very good information on it as well. |
Emery
Joined: 12/2009
Reviews: 23
Reputation: +236
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Reply #4:
| Alright thanks man..I wasn't trying to sound like a smart ass. |
greenirish
Joined: 3/2010
Reviews: 17
Reputation: +13
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Reply #5:
| I hear this alot. If that is the case instead of eating chicken and steak why not eat hot dogs or bologna? It cheaper and protein is protein right?
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xtranscended
Joined: 10/2009
Reviews: 12
Reputation: -4
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Reply #6:
| xtranscended we are talking about a protein powder shake not food... obviously there is a lot more fat in hot dogs and bologna than eating a nice lean steak.. To me a protein shake is a protein shake as long there is a good amount of protein in the shake im not going to complain. This product has done good for me for how cheap it is..im not going to waste $50 bucks on buying a "higher quality" protein when i can get this for $15 and still get good results.. |
greenirish
Joined: 3/2010
Reviews: 17
Reputation: +13
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Tate276
Age: 28
Joined: 4/2010
Reviews: 4
Reputation: +3
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April 19, 2010
Overall: 6 |
Effectiveness: 4 |
Value: 5 |
 I started with this powder, as it was the easiest one to get since it's at Walmart. After a few months of delighting on it's taste, i realized I was paying for mostly sugar! As with most of the BF products, they are diluted with sugars so it tastes good but not very effective. To me, taste is the least important factor in my choice. It was not very effective, especially for someone who is sensitive to sugar.
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| Agreed. This protein is for the novice that hasn't tried other supplements and/or isn't that serious about bodybuilding. |
Emery
Joined: 12/2009
Reviews: 23
Reputation: +236
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Reply #2:
| I looked around before deciding on Body Fortress. It's only got 1g of sugar per scoop/26g protein vs. GNC's Pro Performance which has 2g. EAS has 1g sugar but a little less protein per scoop. You'll find others that are better I'm sure but for the money and taste it's done good by me.
Just wanted to set the record straight on sugar content. |
bowzer
Joined: 8/2010
Reviews: 0
Reputation: 0
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asiandragon
Age: 15
Joined: 4/2010
Reviews: 15
Reputation: +3
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April 15, 2010
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 6 |
Value: 9 |
 When i ran out of 100% Whey, i went past this supplement in wallmart. it really helped while i needed a supplement when i was out. it was so cheap which is why i had to give it a try. it actually was a great protein blend. it tasted great(cookies and cream) and mixed fairly easy. i dont suggest this as a main protein supplement but definetly as a supplement replacment when you run out. so next time you go to wallmart, try it out.
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- Best Wallmart Supplement
- Cheap
- Good Value
- Great Taste
- Readily Available At Wm
- Effective
- Cookies N Cream!
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| Agreed. This, too is the only time I would recommend this product. If I run out and am in a pinch, I will use this product. I make sure that doesn't happen though! |
Emery
Joined: 12/2009
Reviews: 23
Reputation: +236
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