Supplement Review: PhD Synergy Iso-7

PhD Synergy Iso-7
Basic Ingredients

Whey Protein, Milk Protein isolate and Peptide Bonded L-Glutamine (derived from Wheat Protein isolate)
5g of Creatine Monohydrate
Zinc
Magnesium & Vitamin B6

PhD. Sounds like some real high profile stuff, wouldn't you say, with a name like that. Honestly from my experience, your absolutely right. Myself and others that have experimented with it, would agree that it does exactly what you would expect from a protein shake. It builds mass. Very well indeed. Possibly better than any protein I have seen and tested. 

Stated as a UK Sports Nutrition company, PhD uses science to produce a high performance protein, with great taste. This isn't something you see in most protein shakes. Its very difficult to find a protein that supplements the muscle growth and tastes like that amazing chocolate cake or ice cream you had as a kid. As a kid, mint chocolate was my favourite ice cream, and still is today (only on cheat days). The great thing about PhD Synergy is that it comes in various flavours each of which tasting greater than the last. Luckily for me, mint chocolate is a flavour available. Upon tasting, it has a rich chocolate flavour, of what you would expect melted ice cream to be. With that, it has a refreshing mint flavour which gives it that extra edge, reminding you that this is a refreshment, not a rough venture of poor taste and lumps of powder.

Now this is where I make your brain hit dilemma mode. Most would say: 'how can you fault such a unique and revolutionary product like PhD Synergy, it seems too good to be true'. This is true. It is too good to be true. But with every great thing, there is something waiting to bite its ass!
I took this protein along with my programme which was strict on its diet and training programme. My meal plan involved 4-5 small meals a day. From what i found, it build the muscle that it was supposed to, but it made my gut grow a hell of a lot!
I figured it was my meals, so I cut back on carbs for a bit. And threw in some more cardio as well. Same thing! Gut got bigger and my abs weren't defined any more.
Bottom line: It is a serious mass builder, in more ways than others. So be wary of this.

Another issue is price. PhD products are seriously expensive. I have a GNC Gold card membership which reduces prices a considerate amount. Synergy has a great reduction, with a Gold Card price of £35.99. However, without a membership, prices can range between £66.99-£70.00.

My Summary
PhD is a great product, when moderated with your diet. It builds muscle in the right places, and after taking it, i saw results in the first week or so, which is very strange to see from any protein. Usually, protein takes 2-3 weeks to show signs of change.
PhD tastes great, it has many addictive tastes which you will never get bored of.
Be aware: it can give you serious mass gains where you dont want them (especially gut). 
Also, do not buy the shaker cup which is 'recommended' by sellers. PhD cups have a ball which mashes up the protein, instead of having a grill to chop the protein into smaller pieces. DO NOT BUY IT! It is ridiculously expensive and not  worth the money. PhD mixes well everytime. The protein cup you have is just fine, do not think you need anything extra with this product, its already a strain on the wallet.
Remember this: every body is different. Every body will react differently. You might see changes in two days or feel side
effects at certain times. Let me know what you think if you choose to take this product. I like this product because it does some amazing things that you wont see from many proteins out there. However, it is pricey, considering the frequency
of doses. It can also give you things that you would not want to see, especially for those who want lean physiques.

And with all proteins: take in moderation. Always read the label! But you already know that.

Let me know what you guys think of this product, with your experiences if you've tried it.
Let me know of any other proteins you want reviews on.

Useful Links

PhD Supplements

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