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About Ergopharm GF-Pro©

The Goal
ErgoPharm decided to make a no carb, no fat whey protein supplement, but first they were determined to break the mold. This new protein had to be something never seen before ¬ something truly original ¬ not just different for the sake of being “different. ErgoPharm was determined to engineer a whey protein unsurpassed in its ability to supply the best source of fast absorbing whey, and they also wanted to incorporate a completely novel, unknown source of animal protein ¬ a protein delivering potent immunomodulatory and growth promoting peptides.

The Product
The result? GF Pro©. Zero carb, zero fat GF Pro© contains a proprietary blend of the highest whey protein isolates available combined with a remarkable spray dried plasma protein that is comprised of peptides (Igg, transferring/lactoferrin, IGF-1, TGFB-1) with potent anabolic and immunoprotective functional properties. This remarkable protein has been proven scientifically to lead to increases in lean tissue mass through its ability to optimize protein utilization. Therefore the net result of the proprietary formulation, GF Pro©, is the most advanced protein supplement ever created. Oh yeah, and the stuff comes in mouthwatering fruit flavors ¬ so delicious you’ll swear it can’t be good for you. Available in Green Apple, Cherry Blast, Orange Cream, Raspberry Lemonade, Blueberry Madness and Pineapple Mango.

Ingredients:
Whey Protein Isolate, Spray Dried Plasma (Bovine), Malic Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose

Recommendations:
Mix one to two scoops of GF Pro© into 8 ounces of water with a spoon or blender for one serving. Ingest 2 to 3 servings throughout the day or as desired. Ingest one dose after working out.

My local friendly neighbourhood Ergo rep was generous enough to hook me up with a handful of GF-Pro samples to try out. I used my last one today, so this is my subsequent review.

Thanks to Slated and Ergopharm

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MIXABILTY:
All of the samples mixed very well in a shaker bottle. There was some slight residue and clumps left on the side of the shaker bottle with the Cherry, Orange Cream and Green Apple. Vanilla Ice Cream seemed to mix flawlessly.

Although there was a very slight clumping left on the sides of some of the containers, the final drink itself was enjoyably and notably clump-free in all cases.

As per directions I mixed all of these with ~8 ounces water. There was no significant foaming with this product, or any of the individual flavours I tried.

TASTE:

Cherry Blast-
I really wasn’t expecting to like the Cherry since I’m not usually a massive cherry fan. However this stuff was a very pleasant surprise. The very first couple of sips were strangly chalky- I have no idea what that was about. After that the flavour really kicked in and was outstanding. Pretty sweet, but not overly so, and the sweetness perfectly complimented the flavour. Tasted just like Cherry Drops (cherry sweets).

By the fourth sip I was in love.

9 /10

Green Apple-
Again, I wasn’t expecting anything special having used BSL Green Apple flavouring for a fair while now.

Again, the first couple of sips were slightly chalky and really didn’t do justice to the actual flavour of the product. From the third time the shaker hit my lips the flavour really came through.

For me, the Green Apple was not quite as sweet as the Cherry and seemed to lack the €˜bite’ or tartness I would associate with green apple. However, it still tasted great. Very much reminiscent of apple Jolly Ranchers (or similar). Refreshing too- a great one for post-workout.

8½ /10

Orange Cream-
The front of the packet has a little picture of an orange ice-cream lolly with a creamy centre, and that was just how this product tasted. There was a very slightly tangy orange €˜bite’ followed by a creamier orange aftertaste. Very pleasant indeed.

Although this tasted lovely and is highly recommended for orange lovers, for some reason it didn’t quite grab me like the others.

7½ /10

Vanilla Ice Cream-
I was expecting a bog standard vanilla, but this one was a little different.

Like the name suggested, this flavour had a very creamy flavour and texture. This definitely isn’t a bog-standard vanilla and really has a nice depth in flavour reminiscent of real, fresh ice cream.

Have to give this one the highest rating out of the bunch simply because the it mixed the best and had a flavour which took me completely by surprise, in a good way.

9½  /10

OVERALL/ THOUGHTS

I’m a massive cheapskate when it comes to whey. For about a year I’ve been using bulk WPC with a dash of BSL flavouring, and, although a little boring, it’s worked fine for me.

I still see no reason to deviate from that for the most part but trying some of the GF-Pro range has really helped me realise again that a protein shake can be more than mundane and boring. All of these flavours were outstanding and for a cheap WPI cynic like me deviating from WPC is a big thing.

Whilst the bulk of my shake intake will still come from bulk WPC no doubt, I will definitely be picking up GF-Pro in the future, mainly as a post-workout shake when something a little more €˜interesting’ is required. The flavours are far from mundane and have really made shakes a pleasure again.

I probably already sound a fanboy but after I tried the very first sample I went and ordered, and have since been enjoying, Erogpharms Mass Meal. This is the first unbranded protein product I’ve bought in over 6 months which should be praise enough alone for how highly I now think of the Ergopharm protein line. Undoubtedly both Vanilla and Cherry GF-Pro will shortly make their way into my stash, along with some of the more €˜exotic’ and interesting flavours. The samples did their job very well

A highly recommend product range and I hope to review the future flavours I pick up right here.

I was in a bit of a bind this weekend; away from home without a decent source of protein. Popped into a health food shop and found a tub of MET-Rx at a decent enough price. I picked up some Strawberry just because I’ve never tried it before. I have, however, tried the Chocolate and Vanilla so I’ll use this as an opportunity to report on all three flavours.

TASTE:

Strawberry- to be honest I was very disappointed with the strawberry. I have tried a couple of different combinations in both milk and water and I can’t get past the horrible and distinct artificial edge of the sweetener. This particular flavour is way too over-sweetened for my tastes.

Chocolate- tastes great! Again, I have tried this at various ratios of powder: liquid with both milk and water and the chocolate definitely holds its own compared to similar products. Great taste, well sweetened.

Vanilla- vanilla flavoured whey is notoriously hard to get right but I think MET-Rx did a pretty good job with this one. Nice, light flavour- just like vanilla is supposed to be. You don’t feel like the vanilla flavour is there to mask the flavour of the protein. Again, nicely sweetened.

All three flavours mix to create a thick shake.

MIXABILTY:

With a shaker bottle Supreme Whey mixes with a few solid shakes. No problem with lumps or clumping.

With a fork and a glass Supreme Whey requires a little more persuasion to mix, but does so fairly quickly. I’ve found that if you leave the mixture (complete with a few small lumps) to stand for a minute or so the lumps seem to dissolve away nicely to create a nice, thick shake.

OVERALL/ THOUGHTS

Apart from the strawberry, I think MET-Rx Supreme Whey is a solid choice for anyone looking for a good tasting and trusted brand. I was very disappointed that for a mid-high priced brand MET-Rx could not invest a little more effort in the Strawberry, but then again flavour is an entirely personal issue. Both Chocolate and Vanilla are great choices though.

Again, for a higher-priced brand I was not over enthused at seeing chalk filler (calcium carbonate) on the list of ingredients. While I’m sure there are many company’s doing the same thing I would hope that the extra price would result in a higher quality blend.

Overall, this is a solid choice for those with the money to spend on whey protein or for those where a great tasting protein powder is important. That being said I will never buy the Strawberry flavour again but I can easily see myself purchasing the other flavours occasionally.

Strawberry: 4/10
Chocolate: 8/10
Vanilla: 7/10

OCTOBER 2005

About a year ago I became increasingly frustrated with my lack of results on regular creatine. One day I popped into a local health food store and noticed MET-Rx CreaPHos©- advertised as a more potent option creatine alone- a godsend from the well know sponsors of Worlds Strongest Man? Obviously I bought into the hype (desperation and a low £££sale price tag helped too). This is a little review of my purchase.
TASTE:

Fruit Punch Flavour- Holy shit! The very first sip is like a punch in the head. VERY strongly flavoured- so much so that it is an effort start let alone to finish. The flavour itself isn’t bad- slightly sweet and refreshing. The shear AMOUNT of flavouring ruins it completely. WAY WAY over flavoured in my opinion. Obviously, after a few days the flavour becomes more acceptable but nevertheless it was a serious disappointment.

MIXABILTY:

With a shaker bottle MET-Rx CreaPHos© mixes with a few solid shakes. No problem with lumps or clumping whatsoever.

With a fork and a glass MET-Rx CreaPHos© mixes just as easily. In both instances there is a little chalky residue left at the bottom which seems indicative of any creatine product. Nothing serious.

OVERALL/ THOUGHTS

Unfortunately, after trying this product I was left just as frustrated as before. No weight or strength gain which could be attributed to it. CreaPHos© left as serious odour in my shaker bottles which had to be scrubbed with bicarbonate of soda before they were ready for reuse. Taste was overwhelming but (as with most horrible tasting supplements) I got used to it eventually. Nothing good to say about this stuff really- except it mixed great!

Chalk one up to experience.

Fruit Punch Flavour: 2/10

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This exclusive and patent pending combination of creatine citrate and phosphates gives you more power than creatine alone. Without the need to add sugar for better uptake, like with normal creatine! Creatine citrate is better taken up than regular creatine. The Phosphates work together with creatine to provide the muscles with extra oxygen and energy.

A recent study suggested that CreaPHos is significantly more effective than regular Creatine for athletes training to increase overall explosive power, lean muscle development and endurance, whilst reducing recovery times from exercise.

Nutrition Information:
Creatine 5g
Citrate 2.6g
Phosphate 2.7g
Phosphorous 682mg

Ingredients: Creatine Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Flavours, Sweeteners: Aspartame, Acesulfame, Potassium, Colour E110.

Directions: Each serving (1 scoop, 11g) can be mixed in 350ml of water or juice Use One serving per day for four weeks. After four weeks stop for two weeks and then start cycle again.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before using any product.

Caution: If you are under medical supervision, please consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult doctor if adverse reactions occur.

Net Wt. 500g

Available Flavours: Orange Cooler, Fruit Punch.