Types of protein and what is best absorbed

I've been testing out different types of RTD protein shakes and protein bars from the Vitamin Shoppe and to be honest I never know if I'm buying what my body can absorb.

Below is a list of some of the types of protein listed on various labels. What are your thoughts/the facts?

PURE PROTEIN shake-- milk protein concentrate, calcium caseinate

OH YEAH! shake-- milk protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, whey protein concentrate

MUSCLE MILK shake--milk protein isolate and/or milk protein concentrate

EAS myoplex shake--soy protein isolate, whey protein concentrate

Tri-O-Plex cookies: soy protein isolate, whey protein isolate

Premier Protein bar: soy protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate, whey protein concentrate

There are other products I bought recently with the same types of protein. Do we absorb these types of protein well or am I just wasting my money?

Those are all fine.  All but the soy is made from milk, it's just processed in different ways.

Thanks Kelly! I am relieved to know I didn't waste my money because VS products are expensive! lol

I'm still pre-op but when my doc tested my blood my protein was low. I've been drinking two Muscle Milks a day and now my protein is right where it should be. It has 20g of protein and tastes pretty good!

I have one in my fridge and I'm excited to try it out for the first time! It's the new "cookies'n'creme" flavor. :)

I was told by the weight loss center WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE (key word ISOLATE) is what we need.    I trust what I've been told and I trust the Unjury brand of whey protein isolate the most, so that's where I purchase product. ( I found the Unjury customer service department to be very friendly, if you care phone them to confirm what I just posted)   Good Luck.