We take a look at PhD Diet Whey Powder to find out if it really works.
With 17.5g of protein per serving, you will probably feel quite full after drinking this supplement. That said an average 100g steak contains 28g of protein so you will have a way to go before you reach this figure. (Some advice is to take two scoops rather than one making this figure 34g of protein per serving).
Will this help you lose weight? It might, but if you drink PhD Diet Whey Powder and do not modify your diet by using it to replace a meal, you will probably put on weight not lose it. This meal replacement drink contains fats, sugar and salt, so there is nothing here that will help weight loss unless you use it wisely. Not everyone enjoys replacing a normal meal with a sweet drink after all.
There is nothing very healthy about PhD Diet Whey Powder. But some people may find it easy to use and it may help you stick to a calorie controlled diet.
The product information does not provide any safety information or warnings to customers. It looks to be safe but some customers have complained of gastric problems.
Potential side effects may include bloating, abdominal cramps, nausea, thirst, headache, and fatigue.
There are three sizes on the PhD Supplements website. The 500g tub costs £20.99. The 1kg tub is £37.99, and the 2kg tub £69.99.
PhD Diet Whey Protein Powder Belgian Chocolate and the rest of the product range of flavours looks reasonably good. The large number of customer reviews that this supplement has generated is impressive and with nearly 1400 feedback comments with over 1000 four and five star evaluations shows that PhD Diet Whey Powder is obviously working for many people. If you like meal replacement shakes then you may find this one helps you lose weight.
However, we have our doubts about the whole concept of meal replacements. Is drinking a sweet drink really a good replacement for a healthy low fat meal? We are not so sure it is. In addition, many people have mentioned gastro-intestinal side effects, such as abdominal pain and bloating.
There is nothing in this supplement that will cause weight loss. It will be extremely fattening if you do not use it correctly and there is nothing here that will provide any benefit to health. It contains a lot of sweeteners, flavourings and additives and in our opinion looks very much like a fad diet. Once you stop using it, you probably will not be able to maintain your weight loss in the same way as you could by making permanent changes to lifestyle and diet. Many people will find that losing weight with PhD Diet Whey Powder leads to classic yo-yo weight gain.
The bottom line is that in our opinion PhD Diet Whey Protein Powder is just not good enough to add to our approved list, so we have no other option but to reject it.
PhD Diet Whey Powder is a concentrated protein powder that you add to cold water in order to make a weight loss drink.
The idea is that you use it to replace a meal or if you are training, use it to fuel your workout without having to snack or think about dietary requirements. A Shake can be a convenient way of ensuring you have high protein or are sticking to a calorie controlled diet. A Shake can help you feel fuller for longer to avoid snacking and food cravings.
Protein powders used to be only used by body builders and athletes looking to lose fat and build muscle but these days they have a more mainstream appeal. People looking to lose weight are also looking to protein powders and many people find the act of replacing a meal with a Shake is easy and convenient.
The main ingredients of PhD Diet Whey Powder Belgian Chocolate are three types of protein powders. These are Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate and Soy Protein Isolate. Whey protein is a by-product of milk production and the most common form of dietary protein used in Shakes. If you are lactose intolerant whey protein concentrate and milk protein concentrate will not be suitable.
The other protein base is Soy Protein Isolate, which is derived from soybeans. It is a complete protein because it contains all the essential amino acids that the body needs for health but are only obtainable by diet.
The powder makes up the bulk of the powder but there are added ingredients in PhD Diet Whey Powder. It contains high levels of flax seed powder, which is beneficial to health and to weight loss. Flax is an ancient crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years for both food and fibre. It is high in omega 3 acids and other vitamins and nutrients.
PhD Diet Whey Powder also contains CLA (conjugated Linoleic acid) a group of compounds of unsaturated omega 6 fatty acids found in dairy products, meat and eggs and natural oils. Flax oil is a well known source of CLA.
Use 2-3 servings of Diet Whey™ daily to help ensure a lean and toned physique. Use at any stage throughout the day when a high-protein kick-start to the metabolism is needed.
For Men: Add 2 scoops of Diet Whey™ to 350ml of ice-cold water and shake for 10 seconds.
For Women: Add 1 or 2 scoops (depending upon preference and requirements) of Diet Whey™ to 175ml (if used 1 scoop) or 350ml (if used 2 scoops) of ice cold water and shake for 10 seconds.
The final ingredients in PhD Diet Whey Powder are Green Tea extract – high in antioxidants and beneficial for both health and weight loss. It also contains acetyl l Carnitine – a form of the amino acid L Carnitine which is effective for increasing focus and mental functioning.
Overall, the ingredients of PhD Diet Whey Protein Belgian Chocolate look ok, but it is important to remember that the powders will contain additional flavourings.
In addition, there is nothing intrinsically slimming about the protein powder. It contains fats, sugars, salt and protein at much higher levels than you would find in a weight loss capsule or ordinary drink. Unless you use the supplements to replace meals you could find that you put on weight by using it.
PhD is a British company based in Yorkshire. They market a wide range of supplements aimed at bodybuilding and general weight loss. We have covered PhD supplements before including a weight loss supplement in capsule form called PHD Nutrition Lean Degree and PHD Woman Body Sculpt , a weight loss supplement aimed specifically at women.
Although we did not add either of these supplements to our approved list, we felt that they had some good points.
According to the product information:
Diet Whey is one of the industry leading, high protein, low sugar, diet and slimming formulas for weight control.
And:
Is ideal for men and women following a weight management nutritional plan looking to lose body fat and control calorie intake.
There is some explanation about the serving size and how the supplement works:
Containing 34g of protein per serving (Whey, Soya and Milk proteins), CLA, L-Carnitine, Green Tea Extract, and Flaxseed. This helps to lower cholesterol levels, generate metabolic energy, and create an antioxidant effect.
However, there is no real explanation about what this supplement actually does nor any links to clinical evidence. In addition, it is not very clear about the sort of results you can expect.
Protein powders do not work for everyone. It all comes down to whether you like the flavour and consistency and can manage to replace your meals with the Shakes without cheating and snacking. However many people do seem to be able to manage to stick at this, and actively look for shakes to carry out this method of weight loss. Many of the customer reviews are positive and a lot of genuine and positive feedback has reported successful results.
However, many people have found PhD Diet Whey Powder too sickly sweet to drink and in our opinion, it is not a great way to retrain your food habits.
Making dietary changes you can live with is a better option for health and weight loss.
PhD Diet Whey Powder may work for some short-term weight loss if you like this method and enjoy the taste.
PhD Diet Whey Powder is a supplement that you add to water in order to make a weight loss drink. Belgian Chocolate appears to be one of the most popular flavours but other varieties are available.
The ingredient profile is confusing. The product information does not actually mention the whey protein, soy protein and milk protein content. Instead, this part of the formula is broken down into nutritional components and not ingredients. It appears that some information has been omitted.
Serving size is equal to one scoop (25g). Ingredients here are per 25g serving. However, you can also take two scoops in which case, quantities will be doubled.
Additional ingredients include flavourings, colourings, thickeners including Xanthan gum and Sucralose.
The product information does not provide any safety information or warnings to customers. It looks to be safe but some customers have complained of gastric problems.
Potential side effects may include:
Caution:
Not suitable for individuals under 18. Avoid if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid if you are allergic to milk or are lactose intolerant. Avoid if you are allergic to nuts or soya.
PhD Diet Whey Powder Belgian Chocolate has generated hundreds of customer reviews and opinion is mixed.
For many people, it is a matter of taste and not everybody enjoys it.
This is pure disgusting. I’ve used it twice and probably won’t make it through the packet
And:
Quite honestly I had high hopes for this product …it’s packaged nicely and comes with a scoop which was handy but when mixed according to directions it was wayyyy TOO thick to swallow and made me wanna throw up. Has a very strong taste which isn’t too great either as it sort of lingers for a while. Gonna use for other healthy smoothies
Some people love the assorted flavours. This customer enjoyed the taste of the banana flavour and found it very effective:
Great taste. Used as meal substitute breakfast and lunch. Plus a few runs. Lost 1 stone per month
And:
Could eat this stuff forever. Really genuinely tasty stuff.
Many customers have devised their own weight loss plans and have found it has worked:
When combined with a healthy diet and exercise, this protein shake is better than any ‘diet pills’ on the market; I substitute breakfast with a shake, have couple for lunch and then meat/vegetables for dinner and also exercise for 40 minutes per day. I am more toned, have more energy and am never hungry.
This customer said that the Shake was “tasty and effective” adding:
Needs a shaker, but that’s to be expected. This is the first protein shake I’ve tried that doesn’t taste awful.
Some customers have pronounced it undrinkable:
I will not argue about how effective this protein powder is (who can really tell anyway?), but I have one thing to say about the taste: FOUL!!!Intolerably sweet (and that’s a joke in itself coming from me!) with the unmistakable taste of sucralose lingering in your mouth for ages after each gulp.
PhD Diet Whey Protein Powder does not come with a guarantee.
There are three sizes on the PhD Supplements website. The 500g tub costs £20.99. The 1kg tub is £37.99, and the 2kg tub £69.99.
PhD Diet Whey Protein Powder is available from Holland & Barrett.
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