The Right Protein Supplement

There are many protein supplements available on the market, it is important that the right supplement that meets all the requirements that are appropriate for the bariatric patient. Just because a protein supplement is labeled "bariatric" , it does not mean it is the right one. Protein supplement come in many forms powders, ready to drink, bars. The right one should be easily integrated into your lifestyle.

A Protein shake should be around 100 -180 calories, 12 - 25 grams, 0 to 5 grams of sugar and 1 -5 grams of fiber.

The powders I used were Isopure Low carb and Nectar which is a low carb as well. I also tried Isopure Protein drink. The Isopure Protein drink comes in different flavors the best one I thought was the Alpine punch. I found that the Isopure were the most protein for the calories. The powder for one scoop is 25 grams of protein and 110 calories. I used 2 scoops and mixed it with water so I got 50 grams of protein and 210 calories. I also have Isopure protein drink which is 40 grams of protein and 160 calories. So for the day I had 90 grams of protein and 360 calories, no carb and no fat. That works for me I get the most protein which keeps my muscle mass and my body will not start to burn my muscle mass. That is one of the problems when you don't take enough protein.

Some of the other protein shakes are as follows:

Designer Protein 1 scoop 18 grams 90 calories
GNC 100% Whey Protein 1 scoop 21 grams 110 calories
Genisoy Natural Protein 1 scoop 25 grams 100 calories
pbs Nutriion Protein for Life 1 scoop 20 grams 88 calories
Jay Robb's Whey Protein 1 scoop 24 grams 113 calories
ProStat 64 2 tbsp 15 grams 60 calories
GNC Soy Protein 95 1 scoop 25 grams 130 calories
GNC Lean Protein 1 scoop 20 grams 100 calories
Trader Darwin Whey Protein 2 scoop 17 grams 130 calories

Some of the Ready to Drink/Eat Protein are as follows:

EAS AdvantEgde 1 serving(11oz) 100 calories
EAS Myoplex Low Carb 1 serving(11oz) 130 calories
Resource Optisource 4 oz. 100 calories
World Wide Pure Protein 1 serving(11oz) 160 calories
Instone High Protein Pudding 6.4 oz 100 calories