We’re going to test out doing reviews of products that we all use to increase our gym, recovery, or nutrition experience.  Today I kick off the series with my review of MusclePharm’s Combat Protein Powder. There are hundreds of different protein powders out there, and there a quite a few I’ve tried, but this one is one of my favorites.  I try to get most of my protein from foods I eat but I find that having a protein shake with breakfast helps me hit the macros much easier.   I just finished a 2lb tub of this stuff, and I will definitely be buying it again.

Where to buy: You can get this stuff at most nutrition stores or even online.  I actually found it at Costco on sale.

Price: This powder is priced around $25 for 2lbs which isn’t too expensive as far as protein powders go.  Most powders in this price range can be hit or miss but this one is definitely a winner

Taste: This may be my favorite part of this review.  I had the Cookies N Cream flavor and it tastes fucking awesome.  It is good enough to mix with water but mixing it with coffee is where its at.  I’d blend 2 scoops into some coffee with ice and have a java/protein shake each morning.  The other redeeming quality of this is that this powder dissolves even in cold liquid!  Nothing worse then trying to drink your shake and getting a huge clump of dry powder.  Blended in the blender it will dissolve perfectly.  I recommend trying the coffee method.  If you’re looking for more calories, add in a scoop of peanut butter or a banana.

Macros: It stacks up pretty well against other “good”protein powders.  I use two scoops in my shakes so the macros are double that on the Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 260 

Protein: 50g

Fat: 3g

Carbs: 9g

Sugar: 4g

Potassium: 240mg

Opinion: I enjoyed this stuff as it isn’t too expensive, tastes great, and helps hit the macros.  I’d definitely like to try out their vanilla flavor in the future.  I avoid all chocolate flavored powders as a personal preference.  Give it a shot if you’re looking to boost those macros. I give this protein a 8.5/10. 

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-J. Nyx