BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream, 2.91 Pound
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Customer Reviews of BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream, 2.91 Pound
Customer Review: Hands down the best tasting Vanilla flavored whey on the market!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been lifting weights for over 16 years, of which a few were spent in competition powerlifting circle. Due to too many injuries/surgeries, I've really eased off and now workout religiously for myself and for my well-being. I've tried pretty much every single protein that came to the marketplace, starting from the original MetRx formula from way back in the day. When EAS came out with the original Myoplex formula, it was like a Godsend. I thought it was the most amazing tasting protein ever. And back then, it probably was. Boy how things have changed over the past 5 years or so.
Fast foward to present day and you've got yourself a plethroa of protein brands, formulas, and flavors. A few years back when Muscle Milk hit the market, I thought flavor-wise, it won't ever be beat. But today I stand corrected. Syntha 6 Vanilla Ice Cream is hands down, THE BEST TASTING PROTEIN EVER! It really tastes like vanilla ice cream. I mix mine with skim milk and it is as rich as real ice cream. It's hard to believe it's so good not only in taste, but also good to feed the muscles.
I use Syntha as my last "meal" of the day. About 30 minutes before I hit the sack, I'll slam 2 scoops with skim milk and it keeps me fed until I wake up to 50g of whey in the morning. This protein by no means is your answer all. It's a supplement to a proper diet and training regimen, along with a good whey protein. You could actually use this combined with a good whey protein as a "meal replacement" too. There's enough calories and fat to stand as an in-between solid food diet, your 2nd, 4th, and 6th meals of the day.
Customer Review: Best MRP protein out there/get used to higher pricing for subscribe and save
Summary: 4 Stars
Product is excellent. No complaints there. Some people complain about the carbs and fat. But, it is marketed and says on the jar itself as a meal replacement. When you compare this with the packaged MRP's, this is an excellent value especially with the Amazon discount. That being said, I am a bit disappointed with the Subscribe and save program on this product. It has been going up about a dollar or two each month. At first, I was paying $17 a jar. Now, it has that my next shipment will cost $22. If it goes up anymore, I may have to move on. There are a few other quality proteins on here that are cheaper and the prices do not seem to have gone up at all.
Admittedly, there still doesn't seem to be anything better than this as far as taste and ingredients. This has 5 grams of fiber per serving. And the fat is mostly from essential fatty acids. Anyone that knows nutrition knows that these things are helpful in lowering your bodyfat. In the six months or so that I have used this, I have lost at least 15 lbs and have gotten significantly stronger. I wasn't really overweight to start with. I'm 6 feet tall. I'm now hovering around 180. Yes, the overall diet makes a difference. I'm not attributing everything to this. But, I've been taking 1-2 servings daily and I'm sure it has only been an aid to gaining muscle and losing bodyfat. It is also very versatile. Yes, you can use this after a workout. It does have whey in it. But works great as a meal replacement and the casein makes it great to have before bed.
FYI, tastes great in water... No need to add more calories there.
Customer Review: Great Gains
Summary: 5 Stars
A little bit about my workout routine, and eating habits...
I workout 3 to 5 times a week, alternating muscle groups each day, and reps each week (generally 6-8 reps.. sometimes i'll do 12, sometimes i'll do 5).. I eat around 2500 calories a day, 160 grams or protein, 70 grams of fat, 300 grams of carbs. I use Jack3d pre workout on days when i throw in cardio as well as heavy lifting (but not every day). And every time after my workout I drink a protein shake. I have tried many different supplements from walmart, and other supermarkets. Under these conditions, I have maintained my weight but managed to lower my body fat percentage significantly. I have been using this product for 1-2 months, and have increased my weight by 8 pounds (not on purpose)... It is solid muscle... my wife has been telling me how much more muscular that i look and has even noticed i am significantly stronger when i hold her..
That being said, this product has worked well for me.. I enjoy the taste when i mix in one scoop with a cup of milk.. it blends together incredibly well in my shaker with the shaker ball... without a doubt the best protein out of the dozen or so that i've tried.
Peace
Customer Review: Darn good product.
Summary: 4 Stars
Syntha-6 rates pretty high for me in a few important categories.
- It mixes easily. In fact, it will mix with just a little spoon action. Anyone who uses any sort of nutritional powder knows you can't over-rate this quality. We've all gagged down clumpy morning smoothies, and scrubbed gunk out of our mixers. This stuff mixes like a dream.
- Really does seem to provide sustained energy. I've felt better since using it, had more energy, and less inclination to snack.
- Delivers bang for the buck. It's one of the more reasonably-priced alternatives I've used.
However it does fall short of my expectations on one point: It's WAY too sweet. Cloyingly sweet, I'd say. I've taken to mixing up some fruit with it to cut some of the sweetness. I'm not particularly happy about this, but it won't keep me from finishing the jar. It will make me cautious about trying any of the other products in this line, though.
Bottom line: If you don't mind uber sweet products, this is a good choice.
Customer Review: Works the Best, tastes the BEST!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had incredible gains with Syntha 6. I work out about 5 to 6 times a week and I've always had trouble gaining lean muscle mass (or any mass at all), but after taking Syntha 6 for 6 weeks, I gained about 8-9 pounds and went down 1% on my body fat percentage, I was shocked! I have taken other protein shakes before, but I have never before experienced gains like this with any of them. I wasn't even taking anything else, no creatin, no amino acids, nothing...
Oh, and not only does it work well, it is also the BEST TASTING PROTEIN SHAKE I'VE EVER TAKEN! by far! I am not saying that everybody is going to have gains like I did (although I hope you do), but if you're serious about your training, Syntha 6 is at least a must-try.
First time I bought it was at a GNC and I wanted to kick myself after seeing that Amazon had this for about 40% of the price I paid at the store. I've gotten most of the flavors here since then (my favorite is Vanilla)... it is just too good of a deal, I strongly recommend you buy this!