Brand Loyalty: Who do you like?

**DJSTARER** · 03-19-2008, 12:14 AM

Just thought I would ask if anyone here is particularly brand loyal. I know I am.

Please list your favorite brand(s), what you get from them, and why.

My big three are:

Optimum Nutrition:

Whey
Waxy Maize Starch
Melatonin

NOW Foods:

Egg White Powder
ZMA
Arganine
BCAA powder
Sorbitol
Fenugreek
Fish Oil
MCT Oil

Dymatize:

Mega Milk
12 Hour Protein

I support ON because they are always on the cutting edge trying to improve all the time, and their products taste and perform well. I support NOW Foods because their mission is to provide a WIDE array of health products. NOW doesn't go for the endorsments, nor does it really lable itself for bodybuilders. They provide odd (sometimes rare) products at VERY affordable prices. For instance, their MCT oil costs the same as a bottle of olive oil. I support dymatize for the same reason: they are very affordable, and their products taste great and satsisfy my caseinate needs. I get all my milk concentrates from dymatize.

**Ikaika** · 03-19-2008, 03:19 AM

NOW is pretty much the only one I stick to. I'm constantly switching up my protein now so that kinda goes out the window.

I am, however, fairly loyal to Nutraplanet. They do such a damn good job(no offense to our sponsors who also do a fantastic job!) and have never EVER failed me. I'm glad to buy my waxy maize starch, bulk green tea extract, etc. from them because I like the way they do business.

Drew1200 · 03-19-2008, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikaika

I am, however, fairly loyal to Nutraplanet. They do such a damn good job(no offense to our sponsors who also do a fantastic job!) and have never EVER failed me. I'm glad to buy my waxy maize starch, bulk green tea extract, etc. from them because I like the way they do business.

x2. I'm not real big on most supplements anymore but what I do get I just get bulk powders.

The gaspari stuff I've tried (sizeon, sp250) I've liked. I'm loyal to costco for whey...just because whatever they have is the cheapest I can find.

**b-boy** · 03-19-2008, 02:55 PM

optimum nutrition and ABB is all i use now so thats all i can comment on!! I stick with what i know...LOL

**DJSTARER** · 03-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikaika

NOW is pretty much the only one I stick to. I'm constantly switching up my protein now so that kinda goes out the window.

I am, however, fairly loyal to Nutraplanet. They do such a damn good job(no offense to our sponsors who also do a fantastic job!) and have never EVER failed me. I'm glad to buy my waxy maize starch, bulk green tea extract, etc. from them because I like the way they do business.

nutraplanet: the online store?

if so, I have also had good experiences with them. Unfortunately, when it comes to my online retailers... I have to go with DPS.... mostly because they rip 1-2 dollars off all other online retailers (ass holes, i know) and I know I will get the product the next day if I purchase it before 11am. DPS ships in PA like it's its job (it is i guess).

**powerman2000** · 04-08-2008, 02:22 PM

I've probably been most loyal to Optimum Nutrition over the years.

**romanaz** · 04-09-2008, 04:06 AM

ON and more recently I've stuck with MHP being as one of my teammates (a master lifter and ex thrower) works for MHP/Muscletech and we get free stuff via him. I really like Probolic-SR from MHP and if I can afford to get Cyclin then I might go for it, put me to sleep better then ZMA does!

**DJSTARER** · 04-09-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romanaz

ON and more recently I've stuck with MHP being as one of my teammates (a master lifter and ex thrower) works for MHP/Muscletech and we get free stuff via him. I really like Probolic-SR from MHP and if I can afford to get Cyclin then I might go for it, put me to sleep better then ZMA does!

i used to like them... until i see they use soy protein in all their products.

NOTE: I'm not bashing the profile of soy, only the fact that soy is pushed by the governments due to HUGELY over grown soy industry in the U.S.. Soy is one of the most heavily treated crops with herbicides and pesticides. ALSO, when companies use soy in their products, it's their way of upping the total protein count in their product without spending the extra cash to get a milk or egg protein. It says a lot about a campany when they use soy as a main protein ingredient.

EAS, for instance, uses soy as their FIRST protein ingredient in many of their bars and pre-made shakes. MHP does the same. Very sad, IMO.

ON does not. Dymatize rarely does, and when they do, it's one of the last ingredients.

NoNameNecessary · 05-20-2008, 10:39 PM

NOW Foods
Dymatize
Giant

I also agree with NutraPlanet - I purchase all of my bulk powders from them and I have not been let down once.

**romanaz** · 05-22-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

i used to like them... until i see they use soy protein in all their products.

NOTE: I'm not bashing the profile of soy, only the fact that soy is pushed by the governments due to HUGELY over grown soy industry in the U.S.. Soy is one of the most heavily treated crops with herbicides and pesticides. ALSO, when companies use soy in their products, it's their way of upping the total protein count in their product without spending the extra cash to get a milk or egg protein. It says a lot about a campany when they use soy as a main protein ingredient.

EAS, for instance, uses soy as their FIRST protein ingredient in many of their bars and pre-made shakes. MHP does the same. Very sad, IMO.

ON does not. Dymatize rarely does, and when they do, it's one of the last ingredients.

agreed, but its the only powder I have ever taken that keeps me full for such a long time. Also, I tend to get my jugs of it for free from my teammate who works at MHP. We got dark matter from MHP before it came out. Hope everyone who buys it likes concrete mix.

**krzna** · 05-22-2008, 05:11 AM

american champion nutrition - each month 20lbs of whey isolate 320 servings for 120 bucks.

Anabolic Xtreme

Optimum

EGG WHITES INTERNATIONAL

**Ikaika** · 05-22-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNameNecessary

NOW Foods

I totally forgot about these guys but I definitely prefer their products over random other brands when I need something...well, random I guess.

**DJSTARER** · 05-22-2008, 10:04 AM

random is right. they have some crazy SHIT! Where the hell else are you going to get Xylitol and Fennel Seed Extract?

**Crader** · 05-22-2008, 02:35 PM

RPN and Avant labs.

03-19-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,995 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? Just thought I would ask if anyone here is particularly brand loyal. I know I am. Please list your favorite brand(s), what you get from them, and why. My big three are: Optimum Nutrition: Whey Waxy Maize Starch Melatonin NOW Foods: Egg White Powder ZMA Arganine BCAA powder Sorbitol Fenugreek Fish Oil MCT Oil Dymatize: Mega Milk 12 Hour Protein I support ON because they are always on the cutting edge trying to improve all the time, and their products taste and perform well. I support NOW Foods because their mission is to provide a WIDE array of health products. NOW doesn't go for the endorsments, nor does it really lable itself for bodybuilders. They provide odd (sometimes rare) products at VERY affordable prices. For instance, their MCT oil costs the same as a bottle of olive oil. I support dymatize for the same reason: they are very affordable, and their products taste great and satsisfy my caseinate needs. I get all my milk concentrates from dymatize. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

03-19-2008, 03:19 AM	#2
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,662 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 214	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? NOW is pretty much the only one I stick to. I'm constantly switching up my protein now so that kinda goes out the window. I am, however, fairly loyal to Nutraplanet. They do such a damn good job(no offense to our sponsors who also do a fantastic job!) and have never EVER failed me. I'm glad to buy my waxy maize starch, bulk green tea extract, etc. from them because I like the way they do business. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

03-19-2008, 02:55 PM	#4
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 544 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? optimum nutrition and ABB is all i use now so thats all i can comment on!! I stick with what i know...LOL

04-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#6
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,082 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 197	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? I've probably been most loyal to Optimum Nutrition over the years. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

05-20-2008, 10:39 PM	#9
NoNameNecessary Amateur Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 91 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? NOW Foods Dymatize Giant I also agree with NutraPlanet - I purchase all of my bulk powders from them and I have not been let down once.

05-22-2008, 05:11 AM	#11
krzna Dogg Crappin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olangapo-Zambales,Philipines Posts: 1,576 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? american champion nutrition - each month 20lbs of whey isolate 320 servings for 120 bucks. Anabolic Xtreme Optimum EGG WHITES INTERNATIONAL __________________ Respected Somewhere - Feared Everywhere www.surpassgenetics.com www.offshorebodybuilding.com www.thevipboard.com Team Beast Breeder colossus@beastbreeder.com

05-22-2008, 10:04 AM	#13
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,995 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? random is right. they have some crazy SHIT! Where the hell else are you going to get Xylitol and Fennel Seed Extract? __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

05-22-2008, 02:35 PM	#14
Crader IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 523 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 40	Re: Brand Loyalty: Who do you like? RPN and Avant labs. __________________ ~RPN ~ Recomp Performance Nutrition Recomp your life!!

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