MyProtein Vegan Protein / lactose intolerance....

oHUTCHYo · 16 Sep 2020 at 18:01

I've been suffering in silence for a long time with lactose intolerance. As I get older its getting worse and even whey isolate is causing me major discomfort now...and thats been polite. Today has been the final straw, having a full on whitey in the gym and having to quickly evacuate the premises...

I lift 5-6 days a week and find it difficult to get my daily protein intake from food alone so do rely on 1-2 shakes a day to help supplement and fill in gaps.

MyProtein appear to have three popular vegan options:

Soy
Pea
Blend

As with most things in life I appreciate there is compromise and I understand there is variation in each of these options with regards to amino acid profiles, texture and mix-ability. Taste wise, it is what it is I suppose. I'm used to drinking unflavoured whey. Ultimately to me its a medicine that is downed in one rather than consumed to be enjoyed as some strange dessert or snack.

So, for those in the know...what should I try? I can certainly buy 250g/500g of each to sample but just want to hear some first hand experiences please.

Somnambulist · 16 Sep 2020 at 19:31

They both have a pretty similar AA profile when it comes to the important ones for gainz (leucine specifically) and they wouldn't be your only source of protein so it's not super important. The main differences...

Pea:
- tastes like dusty dry peas (as you'd expect), even if you can drink unflavoured whey, this may prove... challenging
- cheaper
- harder to mix/more clumpy, or thicker/more filling if you look at it that way (people use it to make soups because it's more savoury)

Soy:
- less of a 'texture' to it
- mixes more easily, easier to drink
- more expensive

There isn't much in it really from a 'results' perspective, it comes down more to cost and usage I suppose. Pea digests a little slower (in isolation) and soy is far more workable 'on the go' because of the easier mixing. I would probably just get both and use soy in the day and make something with the pea for the last meal as a slow release, but if you're just treating it like I treat my fish oil then perhaps the former would be better.

(Re cost - I would assume for both you would only buy on MP when on offer, since they have sales every 5 minutes and paying full wack for protein powder off there is madness)

Musty Pie · 16 Sep 2020 at 20:08

I've tried the vegan my protein from a friend (think it was soy one)

A little grainy in my opinion but tasted fine.

Give a sample pack a go

oHUTCHYo · 16 Sep 2020 at 20:34

Thanks guys, ordered a mixed batch of soy and pea/bean (vegan blend) to try.

reiyushin · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:04

I mix the brown rice and pea, they're not nice but they get the job done.

You mentioned that you were sick in the gym, are you having a protein shake pre training?

oHUTCHYo · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:10

reiyushin said:
I mix the brown rice and pea, they're not nice but they get the job done.

You mentioned that you were sick in the gym, are you having a protein shake pre training?

shake at 2pm, workout at 4pm. delayed onset of stomach/gastro which hit me like a steamtrain towards end of session. I typically prefer to workout fasted or light stomach.

Intolerance definitely getting worse now, isolate was always ok for me.

snips86x · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:12

There are quite a few vegan fb groups where people share their best recipes for shakes along with sources of protein and various vitamins. It's also worth looking for infographics on sources as well, hope that helps.

https://images.app.goo.gl/5vfn4wbU7QXw1StU9

oHUTCHYo · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:13

Thanks chaps, myprotein order due today so heres hoping!

kaptainmarc · 18 Sep 2020 at 08:38

if you dont mind the cost the myvegan clear protein tastes incredible, its like drinking squash although the protein levels aren't that great.

oHUTCHYo · 18 Sep 2020 at 08:44

kaptainmarc said:
if you dont mind the cost the myvegan clear protein tastes incredible, its like drinking squash although the protein levels aren't that great.

I've had a lot of the clear whey, its something I long dreamed of having a more 'squash' like shake rather then creamy/dairy. Good but expensive. I notice the vegan one is even more expensive and as you say low on overall protein per serving.

kaptainmarc · 18 Sep 2020 at 09:02

oHUTCHYo said:
I've had a lot of the clear whey, its something I long dreamed of having a more 'squash' like shake rather then creamy/dairy. Good but expensive. I notice the vegan one is even more expensive and as you say low on overall protein per serving.

I was the same, milkshake consistency makes me gag so forcing protein shakes down was quite a show.

I now have the normal clear whey and its perfect for what I want. Shake AM and PM gives me plenty of protein. Vegan one has the added vitamins which is a bonus though.