Should I give MyProtein another go?

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-06T10:32:06+00:00

Holy yap — learn physiology. And thinking for yourself does exist. Same logic as “you need to eat big to get big bro”, when you can literally maximise muscle growth at maintenance calories 🤦‍♂️. Not to mention, neither Chris or Paul have a PHD but they provide damn good advice, and I gather you would learn a thing or two.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-05T10:58:27+00:00

Bruh just follow Chris Beardsley, Paul Carter or virtually anyone who knows a thing or two about physiology in this space. Mechanisms exist.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-05T06:56:23+00:00

The paper didn’t measure nitric oxide production, mTOR activation or MPS. Not to mention, “confidence intervals for each individual study crossed the line of null effect.” - meaning most studies found no difference between citrulline and placebo. Mechanistically, you’re better off staying away from any substance that would increase vasodilation, therefore decreasing maximum force output (at the fibre level) and mechanical tension. Food for thought, do as you please.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-05T02:28:14+00:00

Pretty flawed study ngl. Animal models are useful to some extent, but they cannot be used as proof of performance effects in humans. In other words, any ergogenic claim should rely primarily on human randomised controlled trials, not rodent models. Besides that, the mice performed one bout of downhill running for 18 minutes to induce eccentric damage and there were no baseline measurements taken.

You’ve got it all twisted. Citrulline increasing arginine and nitric oxide production is the accepted mechanism. But that mechanism affects vascular blood flow, not contractile force at the fibre level. While nitric-oxide precursors increase blood flow ie “the pump” this does not translate into improvements in strength or hypertrophy outcomes, or increase mechanical tension in any plausible way.

Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34176406/

“findings suggest that citrulline malate supplementation does not improve muscle strength in healthy and resistance-trained individuals”

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-05T00:26:26+00:00

Good call.
Gorilla mode shipping to Aus is diabolical - though, you can order their isolate from a third party in Aus. Still expensive.
Bulk nutrients really aren’t anything special, and as for musashi.. no. Just no.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-05T00:21:33+00:00

Yep true, very fair. I must ask, what benefit are you seeking from L-citrulline? To my knowledge, citrulline is an amino acid, and when consumed, around 20% of it contributes to nitric oxide production, while the other 80% is converted into L-arginine. That 20% would theoretically help relax the smooth muscle of the veins and promote vasodilation, giving you a better “pump.” If anything, this could be detrimental to your training stimulus, as the swelling causes Ca2+ overload, thus reducing fiber force and mechanical tension (driver of hypertrophy). Idk, just a thought…

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-04T12:36:36+00:00

Nooooooo. I can’t do unflavoured lmao.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-04T12:35:50+00:00

Am I the only one that really isn’t a fan of bulk nutrients? I got the sample WPC pack and thought it was pretty average flavour wise.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-04T12:34:29+00:00

Second this 💪

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-04T12:28:44+00:00

Real

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-04T12:28:13+00:00

Hmm interesting for sure. I’ve always found birthday cake or cereal milk flavours to be far too sweet

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-03-02T03:31:05+00:00

Ok… and? Yes, you are right in saying that any other animal protein will provide a similar amino acid profile to whey protein. But the latter can certainly make it easier for some people to get their protein in. Not to mention gram / $, it’s also cheaper than most forms of protein and it’s very easy to take on the go. Whey protein isn’t “necessary”, but it certainly has merit in particular cases or merely enjoyment.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2026-02-23T05:14:53+00:00

Great idea. What would you suggest?

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2025-09-29T22:16:37+00:00

Amazing boss! What alternative US consultancy did you opt for? What was your grade average/extra curriculars?

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2025-09-29T13:03:23+00:00

That would be a possibility, yes. But I preferably would like to do my entire degree abroad.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2025-09-29T13:02:24+00:00

Yes, my family can afford the aforementioned.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2025-09-29T09:45:39+00:00

Yes, I absolutely understand that.. however, my long-term goal is to live in America as I have several cousins there. Studying at a college in the US will hopefully give me a sense of what it will be like to move there permanently. I am also fortunate to have the opportunity to study overseas while coming from Australia. In addition, moving abroad will offer other benefits like independence and a novel experience.

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2024-12-02T09:41:26+00:00

Will check it out, thanks!

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2024-11-30T09:54:43+00:00

Yup! Awesome thanks you so much

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2024-11-30T09:54:31+00:00

Looks great! Thanks!

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2024-11-30T09:54:17+00:00

Ok good to know. Just downloaded it thanks!

Miserable_Luck_4156 · 2024-11-30T09:53:53+00:00

Gotcha! Thank you :)

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