A whey protein supplement can add measurable improvements to the results you get from your workouts or muscle building routines. It can also become a large expense over time. Body Fortress Whey Protein is an affordable protein supplement that should still feed your muscles while being much easier on your wallet. Let’s take a closer look.
Introduction and Ingredients
Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder offers 24g of protein per 37g scoop. It also contains the essential macrominerals calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus and potassium. These minerals are needed for healthy teeth and bones, muscle contraction, fluid balance and nerve transmission.
Cholesterol content is a little high at 65mg per scoop, with sugars making up 2g. The cholesterol content is not a problem unless you already suffer from high cholesterol, in which case you may wish to consult with your doctor before using this product. We are not going to go into the debate about dietary cholesterol here, but suffice it to say that this may only be a problem if you already have severe cholesterol issues.
The powder contains 9 essential and 9 nonessential amino acids. Additional supplements present in this whey protein blend include creatine, taurine and glutamine.
According to Body Fortress representatives, the creatine content amounts to 3g per scoop or 6g per two scoop serving, which is enough to meet most needs. This is a nice touch, as it means you don’t need to stack creatine separately. Having those muscle builders in this powder is a great bonus.
So, it looks like Body Fortress Whey Protein contains everything needed to enhance lean muscle building and aid muscle recovery. This is one of the better formulations you’re likely to find in a budget whey supplement.
Mixing and Drinking
You can mix the powder with both water and milk. It obviously tastes better in milk. The powder dissolves well in either. You may need to shake it a little more than what is usual for whey powders as it contains crystalline taurine and creatine, which makes it a little grittier. You can also mix the powder with your cereal or with yoghurt if you don’t fancy drinking it.
The vanilla flavor is quite strong and pleasant. Overall this is a decent tasting shake, although it may be a little on the sweet side for some tastes. The powder is artificially sweetened with acesulfame potassium and sucralose. There is definitely no need to add additional sugar. If you’ve ever had artificially sweetened powder supplements you’ll be aware of the distinctive aftertaste you’ll have to deal with.
Results
There’s really no reason why this product shouldn’t help your muscles recover and grow if you use it correctly in conjunction with a dedicated workout routine. Here are just a few quick comments from verified buyers to demonstrate the results they’ve been having with the product:
“Increased bench/chest press lifts by 50lbs in six months. Squat by 80lbs. Actually shortened my routine and was able to increase reps and of course weight moved. Visible results: Mass and definition. Quite noticeable.” C. Corraliza, Amazon.com
“My husband and I have both noticed faster muscle recovery since we’ve been using the product.” T. Lee, Amazon.com
User Reviews
In our research around the Internet, we have found that between 7 and 8 out of 10 people favorably review Body Fortress Whey Protein, or are satisfied with what they get for their money. Here are a few selected comments:
“It does what it does and I’m happy with its value and how easy it mixes (I use a blender bottle). It tastes great with Milk, not bad with water, and absolutely amazing with Vanilla Almond Milk 🙂 If you use whey and don’t want to spend a lot, try this. If you’re getting into working out and want to see if Whey helps you out, try this.” Nikodem Leszek Blach, Amazon.com
“As an amateur competitive bodybuilder I tend to use a lot of whey protein in my diet. And, as someone who has a limited budget, Bodyfortress Whey is a good option. There are higher quality, fancier proteins out there. But, for the money, you really can’t beat bodyfortress!” Jacob W. Mathis, Amazon.com
Cautions
As mentioned before, the cholesterol content is a little higher than average. The powder also has high lactose content, so if you are at all lactose intolerant, avoid this and use whey protein isolates instead. The powder may be too sweet for some tastes, and we’re not a fan of the artificial sweeteners used. You’ll find them in all budget protein powders though.
Paulina pineiro says
I have purchased body foirtress whey and I noticed every time I take my portion, my eyes turn red and puffy. Is that posible ? Or it may be that I am mixing it with strawberries, banana, pineapple, carrot, cucumber and type a fruit I have in my frigde?
R Garcia says
Paulina don’t add cucumber to your protein shake just keep it simple. 1 scoop of protein 2 tea spoons of peanubutter a banana a carrot and strawberries .. blend all that together and see the difference
Lingchung Chin says
You to no use cucumber it good just simple and plain.
I use straight with fat low cow milk.
Dave says
Just 1 scoop and water does it for me. I use a wide mouth water bottle with lid. Combine, shake, drink.
Buffy says
Good protein but must be full of fiber. When I take it, ten minutes later i’m on the throne.
But all in all no complaints considering i’m king of the castle and I’m on the throne.
Pip says
You are probably allergic to the whey powder, if I had to guess
Calebgreen says
This stuff is great I got it on a discount for 20 dollars and it makes my eyes red when I drink it but has built me over time.
VivianR says
Why does the label indicates Not to use for Weight loss? ?
frederick lang says
It works for us ,only downer is we took the label off of the plastic container and saw that it was only a third filled. I realize that its sold by weight and not volume but really a third of the container. I understand I should allow for settling in shipping but two thirds. Seems a bit wasteful . Give us more powder or less container.
Thank you
Fred and Deloris
Roel says
This protein is good already on my third tub and I get the chocolate which is the best flavor peanut butter and chocolate tasted horrible for me more like coffee and I see all these comments that they take it with milk let me just clear this for you peeps water with protein will make you lose weight I use 2% milk which is the best milk there is I also like that I can work out and drink the protein shake after my work out and wake up the next day not feeling soar at all like if I didn’t work out at all it’s a great muscle recovery and says on the tub
Emoney says
Or it could just be you’re not working out hard enough
SEVEN WASHINGTON says
DOES NOT MAKE MY EYES RED.WORKS JUST FINE FOR ME…LIKE ISOLATE WHEY BETTER THAN REGULAR WHEY.
kenya says
i just want to be sexy
jabberjaw says
since it has creatine will it effect the individuals testosterone in the long run, like most creatines do??/
translation, will it effect my junk in the long run??
Tony Z says
Watch out for the Sucralose sweetener!!!
Shark says
Decent taste. Sure the more expensive powders do taste a bit better……….but I don’t have any complaints. The taste is definitely decent. Especially with milk, a little honey, a banana, and a scoop of peanut butter the shake really tastes good then.
Shawn Merrill says
You have to wait 10 minutes after mixing.
Maxx says
“The taste is … pleasant”
Cons: Taste
Me: What?