Question:
Proteinex vs. Vita4Life: best liquid protein?

Hi, all this discussion on Proteinex has led me to another question that maybe someone can answer. Proteinex is the liquid protein made by Lloren Pharms. Vita4life has their own liquid protein. At first I thought they were the same product, but then I realized they were different. I figured out the cost of a 16oz bottle of Proteinex is $23.00 that's about $1.43 per oz. The Vita4life liquid protein is $69.95 for 72oz, about .97 cents per oz. Vita4Life comes in flavors (honey & mocha). As far as I can tell Proteinex does not offer a selection. ARE THEY THE SAME PROTEIN? DOES PROTEIN GO BAD/EXPIRE? IN HOW LONG? WHICH IS BETTER? It's obvious to me which is better priced, but which one does a better job and/or tastes better? Thanks for all input!    — Laura B. (posted on February 27, 2002)

February 27, 2002
I can tell you that my nutrionalist told me that most pre-digested Liquid proteins are fairly equal in there makeup. I have tried the vita4life and could not get it down. The taste made me gag. Both claim to be geared toward Gastric Bypass Patients on their websites.Everyone is so individual in their tastes. I can easily tolerate Proteinex. It is only one flavor...orange citrus. Both companies offer samples, Proteinex is free and Vita4life is about 10 bucks for samples of vitamens and protein. As for the price factor, I know Proteinex is shipped free. I dont know about Vita4life.
   — Joelle B.

February 27, 2002
I can only tolerate the vita4life protein. Honey flavor. One packet to 4 oz. water with about an ounce of flat diet orange soda. I went thru hundreds of dollar of proteins and almost six months prior to the vita4life protein., it is a personal choice. I also like it in fat free - light yogurt in the blender with frozen berries and a dab of cool whip, a few ice cubes and the protein!
   — Barbara B.

February 27, 2002
Vita4Life is also shipped free per their web site. I think both of these proteins are collagen based though and that is supposed to be inferior to blended wheys, 100% whey, soy, etc. Is it okay to use only the collagen proteins like Vita4Life? Anyone know?
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