Whey Protein (NOW)

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NOW Whey Protein is a delicious blend of three of the highest quality whey protein concentrates, isolates and hydrolysates from around the world: Ultrafiltered, Cross-Flow Microfiltered and Enzymatically Hydrolyzed (partially predigested). This blend of specially processed whey proteins is designed to maximize amino acid absorption and Biological Value (BV). Extra L-Glutamine has been added (380 mg per serving) because of its important role in protecting muscle tissue from breaking down under stressful, vigorous physical activity.

No Artificial Ingredients
Microfiltered
Ion-Exchanged
High in Branched Chain Amino Acids
Added Glutamine
All Natural - No Aspartame, No Sucralose, No Acesulfame-K

Average user rating from: 35 users


Overall rating		4.1
Thermogenic effect (1 rating)		0.5
Texture (4 ratings)		3.9
Muscle gain (2 ratings)		5.0
Taste (32 ratings)		4.2
Mixes well (13 ratings)		5.0
Recovery ability (1 rating)		5.0
Value for money (16 ratings)		4.4
Ingredient profile (10 ratings)		5.0

Reported side effects (adverse events)


Excessive sweating	1 user (3%)

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Muscle gain		I used this product to gain weight and put on muscle and I couldn't be happier with the results.


Texture		Mixes easy, goes down smooth and is filling for me.
Taste		The best tasting and I've had them all over the last 21 years.
Taste		No gas issues and the stevia is a great bonus, no chemical sweetener taste.
Mixes well		Mixes easy, goes down smooth and is filling for me.


Taste		It tastes a little bland which I actually don't mind too much,
Taste		but again some people prefer a sweeter or more flavorful protein powders which this one is not.
Mixes well		I always have some clumps leftover when using a shaker, which is not a huge deal,
Value for money		The value is excellent and I couldn't be happier in that respect.


Taste		The taste was bad though.
Taste		Natural vanilla tasted like 1 year expired tapioca pudding.
Taste		I dont smell it when I drink it and I cant taste a thing.
Taste		If you are big on taste, go with Gaspari myofusion.
Value for money		For about 60 dollars, 10 pounds of protein is a great value.
Value for money		If your looking for value costwise, this is it.
Ingredient profile		Its also good that it doesnt contain any artificial ingredients.


Muscle gain		Can take any were and have gained about 10 lbs a month for the first two months I was on it and nothing else, have since added other supplements
Taste		I just add water and it taste like light chocolate.
Mixes well		Mixes great!


Mixes well		However, mixing it with any type of liquid doesn't go as well as advertised, and frequently I've drank it to find chunk of protein in milk, which it supposedly mixes the best with.
Value for money		This is definitely a value buy if you're looking for a highly-concentrated protein supplement that will refuel you after a workout and help build lean muscle.


Taste		Good taste, no artificial ingredients and a great price.
Value for money		Good taste, no artificial ingredients and a great price.
Ingredient profile		Good taste, no artificial ingredients and a great price.


Texture		It has no grit, mixes very easily, and leaves no aftertaste.
Taste		It has glutamine added, is all natural with no artificial sweeteners, and tastes great!
Taste		It has no grit, mixes very easily, and leaves no aftertaste.
Mixes well		It has no grit, mixes very easily, and leaves no aftertaste.
Value for money		This is the best protein powder for the price that you will find!


Texture		It mixes well, has no gritty feel, and has a great taste.
Taste		It mixes well, has no gritty feel, and has a great taste.
Mixes well		It mixes well, has no gritty feel, and has a great taste.
Recovery ability		It has greatly aided in our recovery and keeps us feeling full and satisfied until the next morning.
Ingredient profile		When searching for a protein powder, one of my main objectives was to find a quality protein that did not contain artificial sweetners or other potentially harmful ingredients.


Taste		It tastes exactly like melted icecream.
Taste		It has added glutamine to it, and tastes great with water or milk.
Taste		Even using warm water doesn't bring down the flavor at all.


Taste		It mixes easily and does not have a strong flavor.
Mixes well		It mixes easily and does not have a strong flavor.
Ingredient profile		If it contains what the label says it does, it should be good stuff.


Taste		It doesn't mix well and it tastes like a box, soap & crap.


Taste		but this is great tasting and if the price is right it would remain in my supplement cabinet.
Value for money		Too bad the prices are rising,
Value for money		but this is great tasting and if the price is right it would remain in my supplement cabinet.

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