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QUESTION: I heard protein prices are going up again soon. Why is this happening, and how much more will I have to pay for my protein powder?
ANSWER: Whey protein concentrate standardized for 80% protein content is going up with no true end in sight. This is
QUESTION: I recently got back into training after a year lay off and finally decided to get back into the gym. I started using the pre-workout powder I had before I stopped. It used to taste delicious, but it now tastes like ass! I checked the expiration date, and it’s still good
QUESTION: Last issue you said protein prices are going way up and you were right! Are protein powder prices going to continue to rise or are they coming down?
ANSWER: No! Not during first quarter of 2011 for sure. There was a slight drop in price at the end ofQ. I noticed this tiny pouch inside my fat burner with all the pills and saw one in my pre-workout powder too! I almost ate it once and wondered what the heck these things are and why are they in my supplements?
A. Great question! These little monsters are called
QUESTION: What does GMP mean? I notice that some supplements say they’re manufactured in a GMP facility. What exactly does that mean? Does it mean the supplements have been tested and are safe?
ANSWER: To answer your first question,
QUESTION: I’m curious. If you work with a lot of supplement manufacturers and know what ingredients they’re using and in what amounts, then what supplements do you use?
ANSWER: I workout in the morning and had a very hard time
