BPI Best Protein Reviews

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BPI Sports has released a new 100% whey protein supplement to its growing line, BPI Best Protein. Best Protein is designed to support lean muscle growth and improve recovery after workouts.

With the name come a lot of expectations, so I decided to take a closer look at everything there is to know about this new protein to see if it is worth checking out.

Formula

BPI Best Protein features 25 g per serving of a protein blend consisting of whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, and whey protein hydrolysate.

Whey protein is a widely popular protein form that has been shown to improve protein synthesis ^[1] in combination with exercise.

Whey protein isolate is a higher quality protein that is virtually lactose and cholesterol free. It is said to be about 90% pure protein by weight.

Whey concentrate, however, can be slightly more difficult for many to digest due to its inclusion of lactose.

Whey protein hydrolysate is a variation of whey protein that has gone through hydrolysis, a process that breaks down whey protein molecules to an almost predigested form, making it easier to digest.

In proprietary blends, ingredients are usually listed from most to least, so it would appear that there is more isolate than hydrolysate in this blend than the rest.

If you have difficulty digesting dairy products, the whey concentrate may cause some slight discomfort, though it’s difficult to gauge because exact amounts aren’t disclosed.

Overall, this look s like an average protein supplement formula –low calorie and carbohydrate, but even 1 g of protein less than the common 25 g found in many competing supplements.

Flavor and Availability

BPI Best Protein comes in both a 5 lb. and 2 lb. container and in the flavors Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla swirl. Chocolate and Vanilla are some of the staple, most common flavors found in protein supplements. That may be because they are easier to formulate, or maybe they are just the most requested flavors.

Regardless, these standard flavors have a nice little twist on them. I tried the Chocolate Brownie flavor with 8 oz. of water. The flavor was decent. It had a little hint of brownie, but for the most part it tasted like any other chocolate supplement. I didn’t notice any strange after tastes.

Mixability was average. I mixed a scoop with my shaker cup. I shook the cup for about 15 seconds and most of the contents mixed well, there were a couple small clumps remaining that eventually went away as I shook after a couple of gulps.

Currently, a 5 lb. container provides 70 servings and retails for $58, and the 2 lb. container provides 28 servings and retails for $30. The better value is perhaps the 5 lb. container, due to the amount of servings it provides.

The price is on par with competing supplements that provide around the same amount of servings. Here are the best prices I could find for Best Protein:

Store	Price	Shipping	Buy Now
	$29.95	Free	Buy Now
	$32.99	Free	Buy Now
	$35.95	$5 Flat Rate	Buy Now

Final Thoughts

BPI Best Protein is a good protein supplement. Is it the “Best” protein? One could argue that it is not. However, it is definitely something to consider if you are looking for a calorie and carb-friendly protein supplement and are fans of chocolate or vanilla.

If you decide to try out BPI Best Protein, tell me about your experience in the comments below, I want to hear about it!

References

[1] Tipton KD, et al. “Ingestion of casein and whey proteins result in muscle anabolism after resistance exercise.” Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004 Dec; 36(12):2073-81.