MRP info needed. - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

particleastro · 11-10-2005, 09:02 PM

Added up my various intakes today and found that, on average, Im getting about 190g of protien and 2000 cals a day. Now,I wana up that to about 220g and 3000 cals, and since Im already eating 24 hours a day Ive decided to go for an MRP. Two questions, which one is best, and can I make my own if I were to, say, take a mass builder and blend in a bannana or something?

Cheers,
John

BSF James · 11-10-2005, 09:52 PM

I consider pro mr by cnp and nytro pro 40 by ast to be the best on the market - certainly of the ones I've tried (which is most of them!)

I like pro mr because of the micellar casein, probiotics etc.. and I like nytro pro for the nice taste and the similar great ingredient profile. Both have a good blend of proteins rather than just relying on a fast protein like whey which is digested too quickly to really be a good 'meal'. Instone's mrp is also very good but more expensive with nothing really to justify the extra cost.

Most mrps only offer about 240-300kcals, so you may like to have some fruit or similar with it to add a bit more calories. Alternatively you could also add some maltodextrin.

Bigdav · 12-10-2005, 12:28 AM

If your on a budget these are pretty good

http://www.sports-nutrition.net/acat...placement.html

tried them a while back and they were tasty and cheap

particleastro · 12-10-2005, 03:18 PM

Are these all in one guys for real? Why is all their stuff so cheap? Is it all naff? Seems to contain more or less the same as everything else Ive read...

edit:just ordered 2x5lbs for 19.99 and some mrps...will let you know how it goes...

BSF James · 12-10-2005, 04:17 PM

Its kind of reflex in disguise. Basically cheaper versions of reflex products with cheaper packaging, sold direct from Reflex so that they are actually making more money selling a cheaper product at a lower price without the need for distributors and retailers. Good idea, but it always confuses me why they do it - as surely it must detract from their Reflex sales to some extent.

Like any company that onlys sells direct to retail custmoers though, they will never achieve the same level of sales as they can by getting the brand into shops and gyms like they do with Reflex - so I guess they are trying to have the best of both worlds. Its a little cheeky really to get retailers to stock your products and then to sell a cheaper version yourselves, but I guess thats business.

I must admit, I used them a little bit back in my student days when I was strapped for cash. Back then they just did the mrp and creatine mono. The mrps were all right but I got bored of them pretty quickly (they came in about a 60 sachet box at the time). I believe they've changed the formula quite a bit since then though as it used to have all kinds of extra ingredients added, but now its more just a standard meal replacement.

particleastro · 12-10-2005, 04:51 PM

Cool sb, cheers.

11-10-2005, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
particleastro Board Geek Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Egham Posts: 346	MRP info needed. Added up my various intakes today and found that, on average, Im getting about 190g of protien and 2000 cals a day. Now,I wana up that to about 220g and 3000 cals, and since Im already eating 24 hours a day Ive decided to go for an MRP. Two questions, which one is best, and can I make my own if I were to, say, take a mass builder and blend in a bannana or something? Cheers, John __________________ "I may not make the cover of the Rolling Stone, but at least I know my life's my own..."

11-10-2005, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
BSF James BodyShapers Fitness MD Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,252	I consider pro mr by cnp and nytro pro 40 by ast to be the best on the market - certainly of the ones I've tried (which is most of them!) I like pro mr because of the micellar casein, probiotics etc.. and I like nytro pro for the nice taste and the similar great ingredient profile. Both have a good blend of proteins rather than just relying on a fast protein like whey which is digested too quickly to really be a good 'meal'. Instone's mrp is also very good but more expensive with nothing really to justify the extra cost. Most mrps only offer about 240-300kcals, so you may like to have some fruit or similar with it to add a bit more calories. Alternatively you could also add some maltodextrin. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Now with FREE shipping available on all UK mainland orders! 5% off your first order - use discount code ukm6. The #1 choice for To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. with rapid, reliable service. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - research backed sports nutrition.

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Bigdav Feel like making love!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where am i again? Posts: 615	If your on a budget these are pretty good http://www.sports-nutrition.net/acat...placement.html tried them a while back and they were tasty and cheap __________________ Height - 5' 11" Weight - 235 Chest - 48" Waist - 35" Arms - 18" legs - 28" Calves - 17" Bench - 130 * 6 Squat - 150 * 6 Deads - 160 * 6

12-10-2005, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
particleastro Board Geek Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Egham Posts: 346	Are these all in one guys for real? Why is all their stuff so cheap? Is it all naff? Seems to contain more or less the same as everything else Ive read... edit:just ordered 2x5lbs for 19.99 and some mrps...will let you know how it goes... __________________ "I may not make the cover of the Rolling Stone, but at least I know my life's my own..." Last edited by particleastro; 12-10-2005 at 04:05 PM.

12-10-2005, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
BSF James BodyShapers Fitness MD Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,252	Its kind of reflex in disguise. Basically cheaper versions of reflex products with cheaper packaging, sold direct from Reflex so that they are actually making more money selling a cheaper product at a lower price without the need for distributors and retailers. Good idea, but it always confuses me why they do it - as surely it must detract from their Reflex sales to some extent. Like any company that onlys sells direct to retail custmoers though, they will never achieve the same level of sales as they can by getting the brand into shops and gyms like they do with Reflex - so I guess they are trying to have the best of both worlds. Its a little cheeky really to get retailers to stock your products and then to sell a cheaper version yourselves, but I guess thats business. I must admit, I used them a little bit back in my student days when I was strapped for cash. Back then they just did the mrp and creatine mono. The mrps were all right but I got bored of them pretty quickly (they came in about a 60 sachet box at the time). I believe they've changed the formula quite a bit since then though as it used to have all kinds of extra ingredients added, but now its more just a standard meal replacement. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Now with FREE shipping available on all UK mainland orders! 5% off your first order - use discount code ukm6. The #1 choice for To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. with rapid, reliable service. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - research backed sports nutrition.

12-10-2005, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
particleastro Board Geek Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Egham Posts: 346	Cool sb, cheers. __________________ "I may not make the cover of the Rolling Stone, but at least I know my life's my own..."

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