Training & Nutrition - Anyone tried GNC AMP whey protein?

I just had this recommended to me by a personal trainer, since the way that they process the protein allows the body to absorb it faster.

Plus 40g of protein vs 23g for other whey proteins is a significant difference.

Anybody tried this yet?

The reason for the increased absorbtion is the enzymes in it (aminogen and carbogen) along with the hydrolyzed whey protein. The reason for the increase in protein is a larger serving size, not an increase in protein density (impossible). It is not bad in price but not good either. Try going to a site like proteinfactory.com and doing something like 75% whey isolate, 25% hydrolyzed whey 1400, and then adding aminogen and carbogen. It should come out well under the $16+ of the GNC brand stuff and is probably better quality.

The reason for the increased absorbtion is the enzymes in it (aminogen and carbogen) along with the hydrolyzed whey protein. The reason for the increase in protein is a larger serving size, not an increase in protein density (impossible). It is not bad in price but not good either. Try going to a site like proteinfactory.com and doing something like 75% whey isolate, 25% hydrolyzed whey 1400, and then adding aminogen and carbogen. It should come out well under the $16+ of the GNC brand stuff and is probably better quality.

Well said. Another thing to look out for is the label says protein blend (whey isolate and hydrolyzed whey).
That means the the blend is probably 95% isolate and 5% hydrolyzed whey. It is never an even mixture, the hydrolyzed whey is much more expensive than isolate. Plus if you have ever had a mix with a decent amount of hydrolyzed whey, it is very bitter tasting. They wouldn't sell much of it because of the taste.

When you read a label on a protein powder jug, you need to break it down to a normal size single serving such as 30 grams, not the 79g GNC uses. A true high quality whey isolate or a whey isolate mixed with a hydrolyzed whey should have 27 to 28 grams of protein per 30 gram serving.

Thanks for the information!

I dropped whey protein and just use hemp protein now. Tastes better, better nutritional profile, no additives, etc. More expensive though.

I dropped whey protein and just use hemp protein now. Tastes better, better nutritional profile, no additives, etc. More expensive though.

What is the nutritional profile of hemp and how is it better than a good whey isolate? Is the amino acid profile complete in hemp protein powder?

Hemp does have a complete amino acid profile as well a full and balanced profile of EFAs. These aspects make it ideal for a MRP type of shake. However, the problem with it is that it is not nearly as bioavailable (not able to be as completely absorbed) as whey, casein, and egg. In addition it has fat and fiber in it, making the previously mentioned proteins more desirable for post and during workout usage. So hemp is ok for uses where quick absorption and ease of digestibility are not preferred.