Is cholesterol content in this product too much? Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 PoundIs cholesterol content (10% per scoop) in this product too much?I have see unflavored products like this one include NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate, 100% Pure 5Lb has 1 % cholesterol Is cholesterol content in this product too much? Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 PoundIs... » Read More Is cholesterol content in this product too much? Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 PoundIs cholesterol content (10% per scoop) in this product too much?I have see unflavored products like this one include NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate, 100% Pure 5Lb has 1 % cholesterol « Show Less
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Do not listen to the above comment, I am in medical school. Yes dietary cholesterol affects your cholesterol levels. But Cholesterol has many important functions, hormones, phospholipid bilayers of cells, etc. And also remember there are different kinds of lipids, some kinds are good for you. And there is good cholesterol HDL and bad cholesterol LDL. But no this product does not contain too much cholesterol. This product is top notch and doesn't use useless amino acids (amino spiking) to falsify the amount of protein in there product. I. Ayon is wrong, please do not listen to him...
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My uneducated guess? The cholesterol comes from the flavoring. The protein you linked is unflavored and probably tastes horrible.
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What I am trying to ask is whether it is healthy enough to consume a product which has 10% cholesterol 4-5 times a week?
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The label says there is LESS THAN 1% of sucralose and the healthy ingredients far outweigh the "junk". My husband is diabetic and had an open heel wound that would not close for six months sending his blood sugars even higher. A nurse friend told me about Premier Protein, the doctor approved the product and after one month the wound finally closed. If you can tolerate sugar, go for Boost or Ensure!
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Dear Johnathan, Thank you for your interest in BodyBoost Colostrum. Please know that we only sell the highest quality and most natural product available. The raw colostrum from each dairy undergoes a testing protocol to assure it is from the first milking, free of antibiotics, pesticides and Bst's. We do not own the dairy farms but only deal with farmers that have excellent farming practices and very healthy cows. We asked the farmers to certify that pesticides and antibiotics are not part of their animals food supply and as well as Bst's and we verify this by testing the raw colostrum in our factory. We do not control the diets of these animals but our farmers need healthy cows to have a financially sound farm. The cows do graze most of the time but are fed a grain diet while they are being milked that is comprised of approximately 30% soybean meal with the balance being corn and oats. The cows need this to produce a healthy and good tasting milk. We purchase appox 14 liters out of the first milking of approx 18 liters, once a year from each cow that has a calf, which amounts to about one tenth of one percent of that cows milk. I am not aware of any dairy farmer that does not feed their cows grain during the milking process and the grain mixture used is based on research done by Universities that have Agricultural programs. Again I thank you for your interest hope this information allows you to enjoy the health benefits of BodyBoost Whole Colostrum. . Enjoy in good health, John
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You can check any nutritional information at this website: http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/about-time/whey-protein-isolate. It is pretty accurate as far as I can tell. Although, when I look at the labels, both the vanilla and the chocolate say 100 calories. It is a minor discrepancy. I read the ingredients and for chocolate they are: Cold processed ultra microfiltered whey isolate, cocoa, natural flavors, xanthan gum, stevia. The vanilla is the same minus the cocoa. Here is my opinion; you aren't going to find many other protein powders that are as clean as this brand. The ingredients are minimal, the stevia is much better than the sugar(substitute?) they use in something like slim-fast and it is predominantly chemical free. The chocolate tastes amazing and the vanilla is just so-so. The trick is to use unsweetened almond milk in it. Do not use water. I really hope this helped!
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Thanks for replying. The concern about cholesterol is not from dairy fat. It is from oxidized fat, which happens when dairy is powdered (it also happens in homogenization process). You can learn more about this by reading what Nina Plank has to say in _Real Food: What to Eat and Why_ or at her sitewww.ninaplanck.com, on the Cholesterol Myths page at http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm and at www.westonaprice.org. I am not a paid promoter, just a passionate health pursuer!
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Sugar, Palm Oil, Hazelnuts, Cocoa, Skim Milk, Reduced Minerals, Whey (Milk) Soy, Vanilla and an Artificial Flavor. 0mg Cholesterol Calcium 4% & Iron 4%Not really too sweet, more chocolate flavor. I hope this helps you.
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Mary: There is a scoop included (33 grams) which is considered a single serving upon which all of the nutritional information is based. I really enjoy it: it's clean, satisfying, eco-friendly packaging, lactose-free and a superior product, in my opinion, which is never humble. I've tried many other products and have yet to find one I like better. The 33g portion mixes up smooth, but with body and a luxurious mouth-feel, so you don't feel hungry or deprived, or disappointed by the watery texture. I also choose to bump mine up using Almond Milk instead of dairy, and fresh fruit makes it a true treat! Hope that is helpful! Mary: There is a scoop included (33 grams) which is considered a single serving upon which all of the nutritional information is based. I really enjoy it: it's clean, satisfying, eco-friendly packaging, lactose-free and a superior product, in my opinion, which is never humble. I've tried many other products and have yet to find one I like better. The 33g portion mixes up smooth, but with body and a luxurious mouth-feel, so you don't feel hungry or deprived, or disappointed by the watery texture. I also choose to bump mine up using Almond Milk instead of dairy, and fresh fruit makes it a... » Read More Mary: There is a scoop included (33 grams) which is considered a single serving upon which all of the nutritional information is based. I really enjoy it: it's clean, satisfying, eco-friendly packaging, lactose-free and a superior product, in my opinion, which is never humble. I've tried many other products and have yet to find one I like better. The 33g portion mixes up smooth, but with body and a luxurious mouth-feel, so you don't feel hungry or deprived, or disappointed by the watery texture. I also choose to bump mine up using Almond Milk instead of dairy, and fresh fruit makes it a true treat! Hope that is helpful! « Show Less
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14% total fat, 25% saturated fat. The package I have is 8 oz., so 5g Saturated Fat and 0g Transfat. Cholesterol 0%, Sodium 10mg, Potassium 427mg, Total Carbs 4% or 11g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 1g, Protein 5g, Calcium 4%, Magnesium 35%, Copper 53%, Selenium 6%, Iron 15%, Zinc 13%, Manganese 54%
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There are only 1 gram of Carbs per scoop (one serving). Depending on the liquid you use, this will add to the total. Also this is the most delicious of the Protein Isolates I have tasted. NO medicinal after-taste. Enjoy and buy with confidence.
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It depends on what your standards of safety are. The package says no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no added MSG, but there is a small amount of gluten. Each package says it makes 2 servings at 260 calories/serving, but I eat one whole package as a meal (with added tofu, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.). The sodium level is very high, however, at 1010 mg/serving, so if I eat the whole thing, I'm getting my whole day's worth of sodium! That is probably the worst effect of eating instant noodles. So, if you must limit your sodium intake, don't eat these. I limit myself to once every couple of weeks. But they are delicious and remind me of Korea, so I don't want to give them up! It depends on what your standards of safety are. The package says no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no added MSG, but there is a small amount of gluten. Each package says it makes 2 servings at 260 calories/serving, but I eat one whole package as a meal (with added tofu, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.). The sodium level is very high, however, at 1010 mg/serving, so if I eat the whole thing, I'm getting my whole day's worth of sodium! That is probably the worst effect of eating instant noodles. So, if you must limit your sodium intake, don't eat these. I limit myself to once every couple... » Read More It depends on what your standards of safety are. The package says no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no added MSG, but there is a small amount of gluten. Each package says it makes 2 servings at 260 calories/serving, but I eat one whole package as a meal (with added tofu, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.). The sodium level is very high, however, at 1010 mg/serving, so if I eat the whole thing, I'm getting my whole day's worth of sodium! That is probably the worst effect of eating instant noodles. So, if you must limit your sodium intake, don't eat these. I limit myself to once every couple of weeks. But they are delicious and remind me of Korea, so I don't want to give them up! « Show Less
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Hey Gina, Not quite sure what you are asking, but I will attempt to answer any way. If you are wondering what other whey protein you should take instead of this one, there are some things you should consider. When ever I shop around for new products that i haven't tried or i just want to switch things up, I always look at the Nutrition Facts on the back. I have heard good things about Syntha-6 Isolate by BSN. I however, have never tried it. When searching for something new to take be weary of any 'extra' additives. Some proteins contain a lot of sugar or carbs. Ensure you know what you are buying. If you have any specific question about any products, please feel free to ask.
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Hello Ibrahim,40mg is on par with most other protein brands, and some organic whey proteins have cholesterol as high as 50-60mg per serving. When you see protein brands with lower cholesterol numbers it is usually because they contain isolates and/or have been over processed.Thanks for the question.
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Cholesterol generally in itself is not the issue. It's the source. Cholesterol from whole foods like this product is absorbed and used by your body as it should be. Cholesterol from processed, hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated sources sticks to your arteries. Hope this helps
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yes, this is misleading because the ingredients by law need to be listed in strongest-quantity-first order. So how can the higher amount of 5% B3 be listed after the lower 1% retinol? My understanding is that it should be the other way around unless maybe there is a missing decimal point before the 5% and it is really .5% B3. I am just a consumer and don't know much, but this is my guess.
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very small amount label says <1% of soy lecithin. I have used this product for years and I am very happy with the quality. Also was tested by consumer reports and came up very high on the list to be free of other toxins. Which was found to be in other protein brands. I trust Solgar go for it. Good Luck!!!
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I cannot give you an educated answer. Only that my nutritionist highly approves of this chocolate and whenever I order it for myself I send an identical order to her.
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For me it's ok when mixed with most other things. I like Chocolate Whey and maybe some skim milk to taste. I've also mixed it with Cytomax. Personal taste, just mix it with something you like and it's fine. I'm on my third large container and don't notice the taste any more. It's a lot better than trying to eat the large amount of veggies you are supposed to eat every day.