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TSripplezone
post Jun 21 2016, 05:56 PM, updated 10y ago

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Here's a list of online supplement stores that have been tried by some LYN users.

The list will be improved from time to time as more users contribute updates.

List adapted from forumer oren_studio. Credits go to him for the original list in 2012.

Local:
Bina Badan
Ego Nutrition
Eji Nutrition
Fit Lion
Fit Nutrition
Muscle Mania Club
MuscleUp
NutritionPro
WhyPayMoreNutritions

WDC Nutrition
Borneo Supplement (for East Malaysia)
Mad Nutrition (mainly Sabah)

Overseas:
Bodybuilding.com
iHerb
Myprotein
the Vitamin Shoppe
True Nutrition
Vitacost

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post Jun 28 2016, 03:51 PM

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Some of the links are dead already.

eg. Supplement2day, Bear Nutrition
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post Jun 29 2016, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(Miracles @ Jun 28 2016, 03:51 PM)
Some of the links are dead already.

eg. Supplement2day, Bear Nutrition
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Thanks Miracles, have updated.
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post Sep 3 2016, 10:32 PM

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Wouldn't it be natural to add bodybuilding.com to the list as well? their prices are really good for bulk purchases
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post Sep 4 2016, 07:37 PM

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QUOTE(airiholic @ Sep 3 2016, 10:32 PM)
Wouldn't it be natural to add bodybuilding.com to the list as well? their prices are really good for bulk purchases
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Thanks.

Also added True Nutrition, Myprotein, and the Vitamin Shoppe.
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post Sep 6 2016, 07:47 PM

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Here's a guide I wrote about buying from iHerb which is part of my ebook

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QUOTE(airiholic @ Sep 6 2016, 07:47 PM)
Here's a guide I wrote about buying from iHerb which is part of my ebook

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Wow this is nice.

Our member Manlet always buy from iherbs. But he went missing. sad.gif

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post Sep 8 2016, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(Miracles @ Sep 7 2016, 05:31 PM)
Wow this is nice.

Our member Manlet always buy from iherbs. But he went missing. sad.gif
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I usually buy from iherb too, mainly because of the cheap DHL tracked shipping.

But think about it, supplements are generally not needed unless you go for proper testing on deficiencies.

Except for some that stand the trial of time and have solid scientific evidence, e.g. whey, creatine, omega 3, beta-alinine, maybe a couple more.
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post Sep 8 2016, 10:38 PM

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iHerb is much more than just workout supps. (although you might be focusing on workout supps here since this is the bb and strength section)

I get ALL my health supps from iHerb. mainly fish oil, spirulina and coconut oil. And some beauty/skin care products for the missus as well. Really cheap compared to local shops even with delivery included


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post Sep 9 2016, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(airiholic @ Sep 8 2016, 10:38 PM)
iHerb is much more than just workout supps. (although you might be focusing on workout supps here since this is the bb and strength section)

I get ALL my health supps from iHerb. mainly fish oil, spirulina and coconut oil. And some beauty/skin care products for the missus as well. Really cheap compared to local shops even with delivery included
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My reply also covers general supps, including those that you've mentioned.

Actual needs versus perceived needs are different.

Many think various supplements are required/beneficial after reading some popular websites/magazines, but have not cross-checked these recommendations with evidence-based third party professionals who may recommend other solutions featuring greater value for money.

Anyway, if you buy supps frequently in larger volumes, can consider checking out Vitacost, as recommended by a fellow member I quote below.

However, I personally still stick with iHerb considering my small volume purchases, which would pair well with their cheaper tracked mail pricing overall.

QUOTE(Tham @ May 24 2016, 02:03 AM)
'' ..... as a price-conscious shopper I end up placing most of my
orders through Vitacost. Their customer service has always been
top notch. ''
https://cranraspberryblog.wordpress.com/201...tter-my-review/
You'll find that Iherb's discounts aren't really that great.

Some of Vitacost's products are cheaper, and when you account
for that, this cancels out Iherb's cheaper shipping.

And if you are lucky, you may be taken care of by a really good
customer service staff.

In my first order from Vitacost last year, when I mentioned (thru
Twitter) that the cost to me was prohibitive due to our currency
collapsing from around RM3 to over RM4 to the US dollar at that time,
their customer service man instantly offered me an ADDITIONAL
one-time special discount of 30 PERCENT to help offset the currency devaluation.

You won't get that kind of customer service from Iherb.
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post Sep 12 2016, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(airiholic @ Sep 6 2016, 07:47 PM)
Here's a guide I wrote about buying from iHerb which is part of my ebook

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This is helpful. I've heard that using global mail will usually bypass customs checking or holding. Ang truth to this?

I don't mind waiting a little longer, and global mail is cheaper too.
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post Sep 13 2016, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(QuickFire @ Sep 12 2016, 08:58 PM)
This is helpful. I've heard that using global mail will usually bypass customs checking or holding. Ang truth to this?

I don't mind waiting a little longer, and global mail is cheaper too.
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There are 2 ways to think about this

1. There are more global mail packages, so the probability of customs checking it is low. If there's a problem, you need to settle it yourself
2. There are fewer DHL packages, likelihood of customs checking is higher If there's a problem, DHL agents will handle it for you

My recommendation is if you order is less than RM100, use global mail. Above that, use DHL
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post Sep 13 2016, 02:56 PM

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I've had incredible customer service experience from iherb.

They mistakenly delivered some items to me. I let them know and they sent me LOTS of products for free!! That made me a customer for life
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can share with me how you pass the custom?
the custom been holding my thing for more than 4 times
and i was pissed and didn't get anything from iherb since last year because of that
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QUOTE(airiholic @ Sep 13 2016, 02:56 PM)
I've had incredible customer service experience from iherb.

They mistakenly delivered some items to me. I let them know and they sent me LOTS of products for free!! That made me a customer for life
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can share with me how you pass the custom?
the custom been holding my thing for more than 4 times
and i was pissed and didn't get anything from iherb since last year because of that
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post Sep 14 2016, 07:32 AM

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If u use their normal post, most likely will kena tahan @ kastam. Then u need to bring invoice, information about who is using it, how long etc etc. DHL or Fedex will not have this problem. Any tax will be paid by them first, which later claimed from you. Beside the obvious steps mentioned above, please buy only supplement that most ppl are familiar with. Omega 3, Fish Oil, Vitamins etc.
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post Sep 14 2016, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(jamezax @ Sep 13 2016, 10:59 PM)
can share with me how you pass the custom?
the custom been holding my thing for more than 4 times
and i was pissed and didn't get anything from iherb since last year because of that
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What's the cost and qty breakdown of each package?
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post Sep 14 2016, 09:35 AM

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What's the cost and qty breakdown of each package?
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Always below than 400. And each supplement I only get one.
They always give me the reason like, this supplement brand didn't register in Malaysia and all shit
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post Sep 14 2016, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(jamezax @ Sep 14 2016, 09:35 AM)
Always below than 400. And each supplement I only get one.
They always give me the reason like, this supplement brand didn't register in Malaysia and all shit
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Mind posting your order details here, incl. shipping fees?

For us to attempt to see what went wrong.
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ya recently customs started making noise for products not registered etc.
they also been doing that with perfumes.
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post Oct 12 2016, 04:32 PM

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Bro, the 2nd link seems to be expired or invalid, always lead to the following page:
http://ww38.bodybuildingasian.com/
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post Oct 12 2016, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(Lionel90 @ Oct 12 2016, 04:32 PM)
Bro, the 2nd link seems to be expired or invalid, always lead to the following page:
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Thanks for your help! rclxms.gif
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Sry bro, the Supplements Malaysia, Supplement88 & Kedai Otot / Supplement Zero links too, all dead it seems. Kedai Otot / Supplement Zero becomes HN Supplement that list no products.

Happy to be able to contribute. Thanks for your work mate! icon_rolleyes.gif

http://www.supplementmalaysia.com/
http://ww38.supplement88.com/
http://www.hnsupplement.com/hn-supplement.html
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QUOTE(Lionel90 @ Oct 12 2016, 04:43 PM)
Sry bro, the Supplements Malaysia, Supplement88 & Kedai Otot / Supplement Zero links too, all dead it seems. Kedai Otot / Supplement Zero becomes HN Supplement that list no products.

Happy to be able to contribute. Thanks for your work mate!  icon_rolleyes.gif
Updated, thanks again.
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Check out muscleclubmalaysia aswell as www.olimp-supplements.com.my smile.gif. Hit me up for enquiries. Special deals for gym owners and PT's. Dealers welcome
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post May 11 2017, 02:23 PM

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Hi guys, is it ok (as in getting the legit stuff) to buy ON 100% whey gold standard from local online shopping platforms like Lzd and 11 Lorong? With coupons, they are cheaper than the online sites listed in Page 1.
I bought a 1lb packet from "Gee and see" to try, and the price for the 5lb pack is much higher than online stores.
Please PM me if it is not convenient to reveal. Thank you in advance.
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QUOTE(mushigen @ May 11 2017, 02:23 PM)
Hi guys, is it ok (as in getting the legit stuff) to buy ON 100% whey gold standard from local online shopping platforms like Lzd and 11 Lorong? With coupons, they are cheaper than the online sites listed in Page 1.
I bought a 1lb packet from "Gee and see" to try, and the price for the 5lb pack is much higher than online stores.
Please PM me if it is not convenient to reveal. Thank you in advance.
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Those platforms are okay but what really matters is who are the sellers. Are they reputable?

So, you need to check out the seller on those platforms.

edit: typo

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QUOTE(Miracles @ May 11 2017, 05:23 PM)
Those platforms are okay but what really matters is who are the sellers. Are they reputable?

So, you need to check out the seller on those platforms.

edit: typo
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thank you, will find out who the seller is and ask again.
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Anyone buy protein powder from lazada?I found it much cheaper compare to GNC,original product?Any seller recommend?

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QUOTE(Mr.Junior @ Jun 28 2017, 09:09 PM)
Anyone buy protein powder from lazada?I found it much cheaper compare to GNC,original product?Any seller recommend?
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The link listed in post #1 is much more cheaper I think?
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post Jul 3 2017, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(zlik98 @ Jul 1 2017, 11:14 AM)
The link listed in post #1 is much more cheaper I think?
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Original products?
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QUOTE(Mr.Junior @ Jul 3 2017, 07:06 PM)
Original products?
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Yeah, I think so. I just bought an ON 100% Whey from NutritionPro last week. Sastified.
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Have bought from http://brotein.com.my/ . The price is quite reasonable and they are very responsive to questions.
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QUOTE(Whatever111 @ Nov 15 2017, 11:46 PM)
Have bought from http://brotein.com.my/ . The price is quite reasonable and they are very responsive to questions.
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i checked. at least RM20 cheaper than other seller. wonder if its genuine since it does not have the retail shop.

quite concern as its "food"
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gnc product good? im looking for reputated protein.. all concern abt the quality of it.. make sure it does not bring harm.. eating raw protein like egg + chicken breast too slow..hehe
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QUOTE(stormchaser @ May 31 2018, 09:45 AM)
gnc product good? im looking for reputated protein.. all concern abt the quality of it.. make sure it does not bring harm..  eating raw protein like egg + chicken breast too slow..hehe
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surprise no one reply to u......
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Myprotein is good also. I'm buying from there now. Can discount also. They have vegan protein, which is why I started buying from them
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QUOTE(airiholic @ Sep 13 2016, 02:56 PM)
I've had incredible customer service experience from iherb.

They mistakenly delivered some items to me. I let them know and they sent me LOTS of products for free!! That made me a customer for life
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How frequently can we order from iherb to prevent from custom kacau? I just received my order last week, do you think I can make order again now? Will custom disturb? My new order will be around rm3xx.
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post Nov 12 2019, 03:11 PM

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XS protein , made from natural ingredients with super food spirulina and chia seed
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so the question is which is the most reputable out of all these, lol
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QUOTE(DarthEvad3r @ Dec 3 2019, 12:19 PM)
so the question is which is the most reputable out of all these, lol
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Been using Myprotein for awhile now, best value for money compared to the rest IMO. They also do flavours for the Asian market like milk tea, hojicha and matcha latte.. tastes great as well!
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QUOTE(ripplezone @ Jun 21 2016, 05:56 PM)
Here's a list of online supplement stores that have been tried by some LYN users.

The list will be improved from time to time as more users contribute updates.

List adapted from forumer oren_studio. Credits go to him for the original list in 2012.

Local:
Bina Badan
Ego Nutrition
Eji Nutrition
Fit Lion
Fit Nutrition
Muscle Mania Club
MuscleUp
NutritionPro
WhyPayMoreNutritions

WDC Nutrition
Borneo Supplement (for East Malaysia)
Mad Nutrition (mainly Sabah)

Overseas:
Bodybuilding.com
iHerb
Myprotein
the Vitamin Shoppe
True Nutrition
Vitacost

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Thanks for posting this up ! Was looking to buy supplements, but didn't know where to start.
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You might wanna update the list as some links may be dead or just the store not existing anymore
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post Feb 8 2021, 04:12 AM

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Wondering is it legit buying from musclebytes at shoppe?
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I've ordered from three different places since the beginning of quarantine, and I can't say it's been good everywhere. Thanks for such a great list, I will write a review as soon as I order from one of the sites. 
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post Mar 1 2022, 11:51 AM

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just wondering if anyone taking soy protein isolate and if yes where do you buy from? myprotein or other local store?
i used to buy from lushprotein but increase price to double liao... from rm89 (just last oct 2021) to rm177 per kg... OMG.... dunno if my MYR issue or supply chain issue...
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QUOTE(ripplezone @ Jun 21 2016, 05:56 PM)
Here's a list of online supplement stores that have been tried by some LYN users.

The list will be improved from time to time as more users contribute updates.

List adapted from forumer oren_studio. Credits go to him for the original list in 2012.

Local:
Bina Badan
Ego Nutrition
Eji Nutrition
Fit Lion
Fit Nutrition
Muscle Mania Club
MuscleUp
NutritionPro
WhyPayMoreNutritions

WDC Nutrition
Borneo Supplement (for East Malaysia)
Mad Nutrition (mainly Sabah)

Overseas:
Bodybuilding.com
iHerb
Myprotein
the Vitamin Shoppe
True Nutrition
Vitacost

Closed/ Out of Business/Website expired:

Can confirm iHerb works wonders and is considerably cheaper than buying locally. Always opt for skynet shipping as its free at a lower threshold and usually isnt stopped by kastam for tax.

If you're willing to help a brother out you can use my referral code: DGQ0670 . If new member its flat 5 USD off bill, afterwards its 5% of total bill excluding shipping.
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post Apr 10 2022, 02:34 PM

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Nowadays which protein brand best value for money? Optimum Nutrition still okay?
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QUOTE(renmejustin @ Apr 10 2022, 02:34 PM)
Nowadays which protein brand best value for money? Optimum Nutrition still okay?
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https://irecommend.my/best-cheap-whey-protein-malaysia//

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post Nov 6 2024, 05:17 PM

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I tried Vital I dont Recommend Pharmanutri, advertise rich choco but taste like Milo and after taste some weird taste. and the powder not fine

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I actually just ordered the 2kg Vanilla option lol. They seem to be the only one that voluntarily publish their lab report.

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QUOTE(Autocountstick @ Nov 6 2024, 05:17 PM)
I tried Vital I dont Recommend Pharmanutri, advertise rich choco but taste like Milo and after taste some weird taste. and the powder not fine
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After trying their Vital Whey (vanilla), I can confirm that it's not Whey. More like a blend of soy/pea.

 

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