Customer Reviews

BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder, Cookies and Cream, 2.91 Pound

5 star:		(344)
4 star:		(86)
3 star:		(30)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

I started trying to reel in my hypoglycemia and was looking for something to replace my habitual cold cereal breakfast. After trying 3 or 4 protein powders from the supermarket and health food store, I used an online nutritional screener to zero in on exactly what I was looking for and wound up with this. It tastes better than anything else I tried. I almost always make it in the blender with skim milk + 7 ice cubes + a banana or peanut butter. Sometimes I switch it up and eat an egg/toast for breakfast and on those days, I take a shake to work for lunch. Amazon is cheaper, more convenient, and less hassle for me than the local dealer (GNC) so I buy it here.

When I'm done with a container, I use it in the garage for storage. I use a black magic marker to write on the top what's inside. I've got a place where they stack like cordwood. The container is large enough to hold quite a bit of stuff and I've got one each for nut's & bolts, ac/dc adaptors, plant fertilizer, etc. etc.

Performance: This product, in any flavor, has given me the best results out of any Protein Supplement I have ever purchased. I have two brothers who use this product, both into heavy weight training, and they completely agree. With casual training, I saw a difference in my muscle mass in just a few weeks!

Taste: Best tasting protein mix ever! (any flavor). I look forward to having it every time. Mixes quickly and easily in water or milk and tastes great in both!

Note: The Nutrition Label for Vanilla was slightly different than the Chocolate flavor. The Chocolate Flavor is better, but only slightly. I rotate through all flavors.

Amazon has the best deal on this product that I can find, in store or on-line.

I bought two containers of Syntha-6 (Mochaccino and Chocolate) on the advice of a gym friend. (Previously, I had been using Optimum Nutrition's Whey Protein for years.) Some comparisons:
- Price: More expensive than ON's Whey, but better quality, to be honest.
- Taste: Both the Mochaccino and Chocolate are good, especially if mixed with milk. (Mixed with water, they both taste a little like YooHoo. But only a little.)
- Mixability: This is the only category where Syntha-6 suffers in comparison to ON's protein. I could mix the ON protein with water or milk in a glass with a spoon. Do that with Syntha-6 and you get clumps of protein and you end up chewing your drink. However, put it in a shaker bottle and shake the crap out of it for 30 seconds and you're fine.
- Overall: If you want a cheap protein, go elsewhere (like with the aforementioned ON), but Syntha-6 is a solid, high quality protein. (Personally, I recommend using both ON and Syntha-6. I drink a few ON shakes during the day and then the Syntha-6 after I work out at night.)

I've tried at least a dozen different protein powders over the 19 years I've been weight training, and now that I've hit my mid-30s, I find that it takes more than just weight lifting+calories to gain or even maintain muscle mass. Within the past couple years or so I've had a difficult time meeting my protein needs without packing on pounds arund the middle.

THIS protein has helped change that for me. With regular whey proteins (this is a blend protein product; not pure whey, but also contains egg and milk), I can almost feel the unabsorbed protein converting to fat. Not so with Syntha 6. Particularly if taken shortly before bed, I wake in the morning feeling as though my muscles are fuller and stronger than before I went to bed.

Great stuff. Only reason I've given it 4 stars instead of 5 is it's a little pricey compared to many of the whey protein powders.

I've been using syntha 6 as a pre-bedtime shake for the last 3 years. I've tried other similar products, such as Muscle Milk, but most of these products are high in sugars,saturated fat, and maltodextrins (maltodextrins are extemely bad for the physique as they cause a dramatic insulin spike and as a result, rapid fat storage) not to mention many other products use a blend of very cheap proteins that don't absorb well in the body. Syntha 6 contains a blend of 6 high quality proteins (hence the name), including egg protein and whey protein isolate, which have the highest bio-availability among all other sources. It also contains glutamine peptides, or glutamine precursors, although it is unclear as to the quantity. Finally, provides a healthy source of fat, in the form of sunflower oil. One serving provides 22 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, and only 15 grams of carbohydrates - of which 5 grams are fiber. It is therefore the perfect protein source for help muscles recover overnight. The 6 protein blend is beneficial because it allows for a varied rate of digestion; the whey, for example, will digest and be absorbed in around 2 hours, while the casein will take up to 8 hours to do so, providing a steady protein source throughout the night. Fats are no problem before bed as they digest slowly, and so will not be stored in adipose tissue as carbohydrates would. Taste is good in either chocolate, strawberry, or chocolate peanutbutter. Overall, Syntha 6 is the most convenient pre-bedtime shake available at a reasonable price, and is a must-have for any serious athlete or bodybuilder. I recommend taking 1-2 servings about an hour before bed (so as not to prevent the release of HGH while sleeping) with milk.

I just started a weightlifting routine, and I've been only at it for six weeks, but this product is perhaps the best I've tried in terms of taste and nutrition. It can be used as a pre/ post-workout protein supplement, or it can be used as a meal replacement as it has a balance of protein, carbs, and fiber. Due to the fact it can be used as a meal replacement, it has a bit more calories than other protein powders, so don't over-indulge, which can be very tempting since this stuff tastes awesome.
I have a shake in the morning along with a banana or wheat toast, and a shake for lunch. I workout seven days a week (alternating muscle groups of course, and with LOTS of cardio involved), and I've stayed at 200 lbs. while losing inches off my waist and gaining some noticeable muscle definition and strength. This protein mix kicks ass, as it has slow-absorbing, medium, and quick-absorbing protein, so your body has a steady supply of protein throughout the day to fuel your growing muscles. I highly recommend this product for people looking for a good multi-use protein powder that also tastes great.

I've tried just about every protein powder/supplement over the last several years and this one is clearly the best tasting. Strawberry is my favorite, but vanilla and chocolate are just as satisfying. Not only does the product taste great, it's high quality protein and perfect for a post-workout shake. I recommend using a 50/50 skim milk to water ratio if not all skim milk to mix. Be sure whatever you mix it with its COLD. While water tastes just fine with this protein, skim milk gives it that great milkshake taste. Try it, you'll love it.

Ive used this product for 3 weeks and ive noticed an increase in lean muscle mass significantly while the low carbs help me rid of my belly fat. Friends have notice the change and i can attribute this to syntha-6 as it is the only supplement i take, other than an ordinary multivitamin. It tastes great too. Highly recommended.

I have desperately been searching for a protein shake that I could mix with water and that would still taste great. Well I have found it. BSN's shake is the best tasting water mixed protein shake I've ever tasted. It tastes just like chocolate milk. For the first time ever I actually have to force myself to not drink too many of these shakes. It does have 200 calories so I limit myself to 3 in a given day max but that is still 66 grams of high quality slow release protein. The shakes consist of a blend of 6 different types of protein including Ultrafiltered whey protein, Microfiltered whey protein, calcium caseinate, micellar alpha and beta caseins, milk protein isolate, and egg albumen. The faster absorbing whey and the other slower absorbing proteins ensure the shakes can be used either post workout or throughout the day for maximum benefit. This is a great product and I highly recommend it.

I started P90X a few weeks ago and part of the program is a stringent diet. I started replacing my cereal and Instant breakfast every morning with a protein shake, and after reading all the online reviews, this one seemed to be the best. Well, the reviews didn't lie! This powder tastes delicious, and although I question some of the other content in it (carbs/sugars), it keeps me full for longer than I expected. And did I mention that it tastes great?