Whey isolate is more refined, and therefore more expensive. “Whey isolate is refined in a process that will remove the fat and the lactose from the compound,” says Butcher. “That makes it one of the leanest options, meaning it usually comprises of upwards of 90% protein content.” I found the powder mixed well with milk or even yoghurt thanks to the fine consistency and I love that it comes in so many different flavours. The powder is low in fat and sugar, although it does use sucralose and acesulfane K to sweeten, which might make some flavours a little sweet for some. Flavoured Versions: Whey Protein Concentrate ( Milk), Cocoa Powder (Chocolate flavours only), Flavours, Colouring: Beetroot Red (Strawberry Flavour only), Caramel Colour (Banana Peanut Butter flavour only), Xanthan Gum, Instantising Agent: ( Soy Lecethin, 0.4%), Sweetener: Sucralose, Stevia. Mass gainer’ protein powders may seem the obvious choice for those wanting to build muscle,” says Kristoph Thompson, director of S8 Training, which offers courses in PT and sports nutrition. To decide on the best protein powder for you, it helps to ask: what are protein powders for? Protein is a nutrient needed all over the body to help build, repair and maintain tissue. It is made up of chains of amino acids, nine of which are termed ‘essential’ since your body can’t make them itself.

As discussed, a vegan option is of course healthier if you’re not able to consume dairy. But for those who can and are willing, whey has plenty of benefits for the body. Protein supplements are used by all sorts of performers and athletes from football, tennis and golf players to stage performers and dancers,” says Shane Collins, founder of Circuit Society gym and co-founder of NUA Health supplements. “But we all cause damage to our muscles every day just by walking around and lifting things, and certainly when we train. Protein helps repair that damage.”

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As for the taste, it has an oat-like, almost earthy taste typical of a lot of vegan proteins. If you’ve tried Huel’s main ‘complete powder’ in the past, you’ll recognise it. That said, this is easy to drink and despite coming in flavours such as Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Strawberries & Cream, it doesn’t feel too sweet or artificial. In fact, the Vanilla is particularly creamy, even when combined with only water. If you are like me and would love to build solid muscle but suffer from IBS / Dairy Tollerance. This blend maybe just what you need to grow. I shake the isolate with water, and the salted caramel blends fine with a shaker, the taste isnt bad either, infact its quite pleasent.

Putting its own spin on the term ‘fast food’, The Protein Works’ Complete 360 Meal is a convenient way to secure all your macros and micros (including all-important fibre) in one go. Alongside its substantial protein content, the oats in the blend – while introducing a slightly chunkier texture – add a good dose of slow-release carbs to help keep you fuller throughout the day. Meanwhile, its added extras include coconut-derived MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) – a supplement popular among athletes and bodybuilders for its potential role in boosting weight loss and energy levels. A combination of retail monitoring and supplement verification gives you peace of mind that Impact Whey Isolate is free from any impurities or banned substances. Heads up, these details are based on unflavoured Impact Whey Isolate. The nutritional content may vary based on the flavour you choose.Take a look at the full amino acid profile. It's a breakdown of all the essential amino acids, including powerful BCAAs. Informed Choice Certified Nutritional values are based on our best selling unflavoured version. Chocolate versions and other flavours will vary due to the addition of natural cocoa powder, as well as flavouring which is added to achieve the delicious taste. It may sound unusual, but egg white protein powder isn’t quite like consuming your morning omelette in drink form. In fact, in the case of Blonyx’s Egg White Protein Isolate, it’s more like a tall glass of chocolate milk.