Protein shakes, powders, and supplements are incredibly popular with the health conscious crowd. Considering what typical protein shakes promise – sleek muscles, weight loss and a quick, easy “healthy” meal replacement – it’s logical to see why, but is your protein shake safe? Unfortunately, the food industry is making an absolute killing (maybe literally) selling ones that are filled with highly processed denatured proteins, chemicals, preservatives and other additives. There’s one thing in common for all of them – they are all processed and deciding on whether or not they are actually real food comes into question. Now not all processed things we put in our body are technically bad for us – but understanding what exactly is in your protein shake is critical to deciding whether to consume it, select an alternative, or discontinue use all together.
GET INFORMED
We’ve discussed GMO’s here, Artificial Colors here, Natural Flavors here, Carrageenan here, Antibiotics here, and Hormones here before so I won’t go into them again in detail specifically. Regardless, you should know consuming a protein drink with any of those ingredients is a risk to your health.
NOT CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Most protein powders on the market are not certified organic, nor are they Non-GMO Project Verified. That means all of them might contain GMOs and most definitely contain pesticides that are considered harmful and potentially toxic with long-term exposure. This increased exposure is linked to birth defects, nerve damage, and even cancer. The President’s Cancer Panel has urged us not to consume food sprayed with pesticides and doesn’t believe any amount is safe. Because of this reason, I can’t imagine willingly wanting to spend a serious chunk of change (protein shakes are expensive!) to buy any of these listed products as a way to help build muscle, lose weight or replace a meal.
IS YOUR PROTEIN DRINK SAFE? Hmmm… NOT WITH THESE INGREDIENTS:
Heavy Metals
Consumer Reports conducted an eye-opening investigation that revealed several protein powders contain heavy metals – specifically arsenic, cadmium, and lead. EAS Myoplex tested for two heavy metals in higher amounts than the USP limit of exposure per day. Muscle Milk had the highest of all levels of all brands tested.
Cadmium raises special concern because it accumulates in and can damage the kidneys, the same organs that can be damaged by excessive protein consumption. And it can take 20 years for the body to eliminate even half the cadmium absorbed today.” This is a highly toxic metal, and while there are some cases where decisions have to be weighed against relative risks, accepting that you have to be exposed to any cadmium at all in your protein drink after your workout is definitely not one of them,” says Michael Harbut, M.D., director of the Environmental Cancer Initiative at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Royal Oak, Mich.
“When these toxic heavy metals are combined in a product that is marketed for daily use, that raises serious public health concerns, especially for pregnant women, children, and young adults,” says Burns, who has been a toxicology consultant to state and federal government agencies.
Soy Protein
Many protein drinks use soy protein concentrate or soy protein isolate in conjunction with other proteins. Over 90% of the soy produced in this country is GMO and contaminated with Roundup herbicide, but that’s not the only reason to avoid soy protein. When soy is looked at from a macronutrient perspective, it can give the illusion of a very healthy food – full of plant based protein, essential amino acids and fiber. However, the soy that is grown and produced today is largely hybridized, making the amino acids largely indigestible leading to digestive issues that have caused many people to be allergic to soy. What’s worse is when soy is isolated to just its protein state, it becomes severely denatured and can cause hormonal disruptions because of the excessive amount of estrogen contained in it. Soy also has an abundance of phytic acid that leaches calcium and other vital minerals from your body.
Maltodextrin & Fibersol
Calling out an ingredient filler like maltodextrin may make you think I’m being nitpicky – but is this carb substitute that is likely derived from genetically modified corn really necessary in protein powders? Maltodextrin can be used to make the substance “fibersol”. This is made by heating maltodextrin at very high temperatures and treating it with enzymes and acids to make a fiber your body simply can’t digest and makes you feel artificially full. If you are eating enough plant-based foods, there is no reason to supplement with this type of chemically derived fiber. Fibersol is just another additive that does absolutely nothing for your long term health. Why not add a real food like spinach or a banana to your smoothie instead?
Acesulfame Potassium or Acesulfame K
Whey Protein Isolate
Whey protein isolate is highly processed, unlike whole protein food concentrate. Most whey protein isolates start from ultra-pasteurized conventional milk that has antibiotics and growth hormones and are then exposed to acid processing, stripping alkalinizing minerals, naturally occurring vitamins and lipids. This processing makes whey protein isolate over acidifying in the body. Chronically consuming whey protein isolate without appropriate balance of alkalizing foods, can acidify your body and over time increase your vulnerability to degenerative disease. This overly processed form of whey can be found in a lot of popular protein drinks.
Luckily, you don’t have to rely on protein drinks because simply eating a variety of real food alone gives you plenty of protein.
But, if you are still concerned about protein you could make a protein-filled real food smoothie like this or choose from any of these real food sources of protein below:
Meat sources of protein – beef, pork, poultry, eggs, yogurt, cheese, fish (very important to choose organic if you go this route)
Vegetarian sources of protein – legumes (dry beans, lentils, and peas), nuts and seeds (almond butter, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds), whole grains (oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, pasta), dark leafy vegetables, and some fruits like avocado
SO ARE THERE ANY HEALTHY PROTEIN POWDERS?
Fortunately, there are a few Food Babe approved protein powders, including Organic Plant Protein Superfood 30 Shake Tera’s Organic Whey, Nutiva’s Hemp Protein that do not contain any of the ingredients mentioned here, and would fall under the definition of “real food” in my book. If you decide to supplement your protein, it is very important to double and triple check the ingredient list and check with the manufacturer to see how they process their protein.
If you know someone using a questionable protein powder, please share this post with them – I know they will be grateful to know the truth, considering how much some of these types of supplements cost!
Xo,
Vani
Updated 8/2016: Additional research on protein powders added and removed outdated information.
Did you see the reports this week that Garden of Life has very high levels of heavy metals? Maybe this blog needs to be updated. http://www.naturalnews.com/043759_Garden_of_Life_RAW_Protein_heavy_metals.html
Would this include Garden of Life Probiotics?
Also, how does Spiru-Tein from Nature’s Plus rate?
I’d like to know about spirutein as well. That’s what I drink, and I love it!!
Have you done any research on the Juice Plus products and especially their protein powder which is chick pea based. I al interested in what you think about their fruit and vege supplements.
Suzanne, I was hoping Juice Plus would be listed on here. I only know that their shake mixes contain Carrageenan. I’m not sure about the rest, although they do claim not to use GMOs.
So grateful for our all-natural, organic, undenatured whey concentrate shakes that contain all 90 necessary building blocks for our bodies! My 3 yr. old son’s teeth remineralized with them in just 3-4 months, and he avoided a major dental surgery that was going to leave him with FIVE stainless crowns on his baby teeth. We even get them at wholesale prices at http://www.radiantforlife.com
Has anyone looked at Chris Powells program from ABCs Extreme Weightloss? Dr Oz has had him on his show a few times and spoke relly highly of his Bode line of products he is using on his show to help transform people. Looks pretty good but I’m not the expert.
http://Www.lauralharris.vemma.com/bode
Vemma Bode is very good but it does have splenda in it.
Anything with an artificial sweetener in it like splenda is not ok…..
Well if it does, they hide it pretty well. Looks like Stevia to me unless I am missing something.
http://www.vemma.com/pdf/bode-shake-supplement-vanilla-bag.pdf
I love your blog Foodbabe! I just read over my protein supplement BioTRUST. It looks like this is safe, but I might be missing something. Could you check it out? Thanks:>)
I asked Vega about GMO’s, and they say they are GMO-Free.
http://myvega.com/products/faqs/
Great news, as I really like the taste of Vega.
Thank you for the chart! SO helpful!
I purchased Organic Hemp protein Powder from Trader Joes and it only contains three ingredients, I’m thinking this is a safe bet!
I was wondering about the taste and how it stacks up to Nutiva’s hemp powder.
Hi Vani, have you done any investigation into MSG in Whey protein ? I read that the salt of MSG aka glutamic acid is in all Whey protein & lots of other things. What’s your take? I am worried my sister is drinking this during pregnancy.
I was curious about your opinion of the Isagenix Whey Protein. A friend and fellow food nazi has thoroughly approved this, and I trust her and what I personally read about the company. Sometimes you just have to have an alternative when you are on the go, to prevent a weak moment yoga mat sandwich. Their toxin removal cleanse I also find without issue. I would love your take on it. Thank you.
Love, love, love Isagenix! I’ve been using it for over a year now and cannot go a day without my Ionix Supreme, Natural Accelerator, IsaLean shakes or IsaLean bars. Isagenix is real food, it’s that simple. You should definitely check into it 🙂
I love isagenix!!! They are NON-GMO!! ALL ORGANIC, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE FREE, no artificial ingredients…live enzymes, has all balance minerals and vitamins…and is under-nature protein…I have been using them for over a year now!! And since it is nutrition at its purest my health is better than ever and I have prove!!
Carrie, no, she shouldn’t try it.
Cindy, no, you don’t have proof.
Michele, I am also wondering about Isagenix. I have the box right here with me as I was scanning for the ingredients listed in this blog post, and I’m with you – it seems OK. Would love to see a Food Babe seal-of-approval on it, because I’m no expert and don’t want to be inadvertently eating things that aren’t helpful to my body’s long-term wellness!
I am almost certain that Isagenix is what is listed on this chart as Isogen.
Me too I really like the isogenex products and would love a Food Babe report on their shakes
Thanks
Isogen is a different product.
Isogen is absolutely NOT the same as Isagenix. It’s a whole different brand. If Isagenix was on this table, it would not have a single check mark….well maybe one. It does have maltodextrin in it, but it’s NOT sourced from GMO corn. It’s from tapioca. It is one of the healthiest protein and meal replacement companies out there, if not THE BEST! They use undenatured whey protein concentrate from grass fed cows in New Zealand. No antibiotics, no hormones, non-gmo! The purest of pure!
If you don’t want to eat things that aren’t helpful to your body’s long-term wellness then eat food, never supplements. Also, you don’t need to take vitamins unless you are diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency or a condition that causes a deficiency and a trustworthy doctor tells you that should take a specific vitamin.
Isogen is made by Morphogenics…..NOT SAME AS ISAGENIX. Different companies entirely!! To those people who are claiming they are the same, PLEASE do your research. Isagenix is gmo free, HGH free, & antibiotic free…for starters.
Shirley,
I completely understand your intent here to say that real food is the best way to go, but if it was that assesible for everyone then the U.S. would not have an epidemic of sickness and disease brought on by obesity and the unhealthy food source of our society. I think it is very closed minded of you to imply that everyone has the resources to eat healthy, organic and non processed foods. People have other responsibilities that include taking care of their families and someone shouldn’t have to suffer with bad health and extreme health costs because they don’t have the time to make healthy meals. Supplements are a way of maintaining and restoring defeciency to the body and providing a properly nourished environment for our bodies that allow people to still be able to keep up with their busy schedules.
I’m so excited to see all this talk of Isagenix and would also love Food Babe stamp of approval – I just received a HUGE box in the mail today and hope I made the right choice – lol
Anyone no where I can verify the Organic and NonGMO promise though from Isagenix though?
Have you looked into Rockin Wellness?
Love, love, LOVE Rockin Wellness and hope it passes the Food Babe’s approval:)
Vani – any feedback?
http://www.rockinwellness.com
I’d love to see how Rockin’ Wellness compares. I know it’s non-GMO and organic.
How about Isagenix protein Powders?
Isagen is on her chart above!!
No Isagenix is a different product.
ISOGEN is NOT ISAGENIX. However, I would like any information possible about Isagenix and your opinion of it, FoodBabe.
I know many people who have transformed their lives and gotten rid of diabetes from Isagenix. These are people I know personally…not just on some commercial.
What are your thoughts?
I would like to know about Isagenix also, it seems to be the hot new diet supplement and I know lots of folks who are pushing it. Would love for you to take a look at the whole program and give us your input on it!
I would love to know this too. I have been using them. I am trying to look at the what she posted and do not see them on the ingredients list.
http://www.isagenix.com/~/media/product/isalean-pro/isalean-pro-fact-panels/us-en-fact-panel-isalean-pro-chocolate.ashx
I wish they could make things easier so confusing to read through these lists and have no idea what this stuff is!!!
Isogen, stated above, is not Isagenix. Isogen is its own brand of shakes. Isagenix is NOT on this list.
Why does she state on her Facebook page (see the comments section where she replies to the wuestion) they are the same then?? She made the list! If she’s saying that its isagenix then it is. What is the difference to you?
isagenix and isogen are NOT the same! isogen if from morphogen nutrition and isagenix is a totally different company. isagenix would never allow such junk to be in their products. look up both for yourself.
This keeps coming up in the comments, so I did a search for Isogen – it IS a different product. Would be concerned about the validity of this review if she didn’t even look closely enough at the name to review it properly if she did mean Isagenix. I mean, seriously? That’s kind of a big deal.
I’ve been using a protein powder from Sunwarrior “…a small, growing health food company that’s committed to making only the best plant-based foods and supplements while elevating humanity and preserving the planet. ” I highly recommend them: http://www.Sunwarrior.com.
I have also heard good things about Sunwarrior…
Perfect Fit Protein is all-natural,vegan,gluten free, non-GMO, organic and it tastes so good!!
ISOGEN is NOT ISAGENIX. However, I would like any information possible about Isagenix and your opinion of it, FoodBabe.
I know many people who have transformed their lives and gotten rid of diabetes from Isagenix. These are people I know personally…not just on some commercial.
What are your thoughts?
I’ve recently read a study showing that eating spinach and carrots will have you digesting more lead than CA standards allow. Some of those heavy metals are in the soil naturally, even if they are organic. I’m not arguing your post by the way. I was just pointing something out.
Vega should have no check marks on that chart!!!!
Just sayin……………..
Actually Vega One is still not Non-GMO. They are trying…but don’t have all their products Non-GMO certified yet.
Then it should be updated to a question mark instead of check mark. Otherwise, it looks like it DOES contain GMO’s when you really mean that it is not currently “Non-GMO” certified.
Thoughts on Amazing Grass Green Super Food powder? Listed as organic and seems to be simply cold pressed organic veggies. It’s not a protein powder but more of a dietary supplement. I like it!!
What about PlantFusion?! It states it’s 100% organic AND – NON-GMO!!! Checking the rest of the ingredient list now….eek!
I have been enjoying Plant Fusion for a few years now, and would also like to know about the presence of heavy metals etc. because it seems to me that it meets all of my other requirements, and I would be curious to see what you/others think!
Hi Vani,
What about perfect fit protein by Tone It Up? It looks promising with a short list of ingredients. Would love your thoughts on it:)
Thanks for all you do
It concerns me that it is mostly brown rice. That is where heavy metals can come in. I’ll check with my friends at Natural News to see if they can test it.
Thanks Vani!! You rock!!!!
What about Arbonnes protein shakes? Are they on that drink list or don’t drink?
I’m also interested in your perspective on Isagenix! Very popular around my neck of the woods… I’m on the program myself now and am losing weight but am interested in your perspective on the quality of the ingredients. Thank you!!
It is different. Isogen and Isagenix are 2 different companies.
Isogen is not from Isagenix, it’s from Morphogen Nutrition I think. It is completely different from Isagenix. Isagenix claims to be GMO free, soy free etc. I don’t buy Isagenix stuff but my friends who sell it would have a heart attack if they heard you claiming that all that junk is in their Isagenix shakes.
Agree that Isogen is NOT Isagenix. We are antibiotic free, for one thing…and undenatured whey protein and NO growth hormone (HGH) which is also checked for that Isogen powder.
The flagship Isagenix product is the IsaLean Shake, which is a full MEAL REPLACEMENT shake.
100% natural, NO growth hormone (HGH), no soy, gluten, no artificial sweeteners or colors. It is 100% UNDENATURED whey protein concentrate from grass fed cows in New Zealand (99% of protein on the market comes from grain fed, North American cows). 24 grams of protein per serving.
Full amino acid profile remains intact. Best on the market!! juliemoraitis.isagenix.com
With all my respects Food Babe and love the work you do!! The name is miss spelled and you still misspelled the name is not Isogenix.. Isagenix protein Has no antibiotics, no refined sugars what so ever, it is GMO FREE!! Is under-nature and is lactose free. No artificial colors! Isagenix has a third party testing its products as well! Please do your research fairly and accurate! Thanks
tIsogen is not from Isagenix, it’s from Morphogen Nutrition I think. It is completely different from Isagenix. Isagenix claims to be GMO free, soy free etc. I don’t buy Isagenix stuff but my friends who sell it would have a heart attack if they heard you claiming that all that junk is in their Isagenix shakes.
I have purchased a bag of Rockin’ Wellness. did you study that product?
they claim no GMO.
What about Arbonne protein?
Not a fan – have you reviewed the ingredients?
I have reviewed the ingredients with the tips you shared in this article and it doesn’t contain any of the things you pointed out. What additives do you think it has that are harmful?
Have you looked into Ocean Avenue’s WavSmart? I’m curious what your thoughts are…
How about Arbonne? It is made in outside of USA’s FDA, (meaning it is made in a country where most of what we approve of, is BANNED)!!!
Not a fan – has several additives. I personally go with 100% hemp these days just to be safe.
Name the additives. As a pharmacist this is the best protein powder on the market- no GMO’s, vegan, no gluypten, whey or soy.
Food babe,
You mentioned that you like 100% hemp. Is this a protein drink and why do you prefer hemp over whey?
What are the several additives please? I’m looking at my bag, scratching my head what additives there could possibly be.
Well I do have Hemp, however, while starting to look for jobs, my concern would be getting drug tested and failing. I am not sure if Hemp would cause me to test positive but I wouldn’t want to lose a job over trying to be healthy. Like Monia, I thought Arbonne was the best, safest, zero GMO, guten free, etc. etc. as well. Do tell what (specifically) leads you to making your rating? I’m very curious!
Have you researched any Advocare products?
Did you ever get an answer about advocare???
No net yet but it posted it yesterday so hoping to hear back this week.
Looks like this Food Babe does not know how to do her homework. Shakeology is better than any the others
how is it better?
I’m curious as well. I really like it. I am aware that is not certified organic or non GMO which makes me a bit leery, but it’s the easiest that I have found to just get up and use… I have spent years mixing. I really liked the Sun warrior, nutiva’s and Warrior foods, but then I have to mix the super foods and greens along with it and it gets to be a hassle.. Shakeology is all there, which I love, but it does worry me a little about them not being organic/non-GMO. What is your honest take on it Food Babe???
Let me guess…you’re a “coach.”
Hi! I just started with Innutra and was wondering what your take on their Protein Shake~ Sculpt~ is? I do know that it is Soy free, lactose free, gluten free and Non-GMO. Is there anything else I should look for in it?
I’ve been using Purium Products and they are totally GMO free, and mostly all organic. I wonder what their heavy metal content looks like though.
have you checked out Essante Organics shakes, they are non gmo and organic and ph balanced
Any word on Isagenix or Arbonne Shakes? Arbonne is vegan (whey, gluten and soy free) so I prefer theirs. Thank you!!
Not a fan of either.
Can you please elaborate on why you aren’t a fan of isagenix protein powder? 🙂
Have you investigated “LS Vibe” protein? seems to be extremely healthy and still taste good.
Arbonne protein powders do not have any of these harmful ingredients. Also, they are not made with whey, which a lot of people are intolerant to due to it’s milk base. Arbonne is lactose free, gluten/soy free, and vegan. I would love for Food Babe to give her opinion on these protein powders. Due to my vegetarian family’s milk allergy and gluten sensitivity, this protein powder has been the only one we can tolerate, and honestly the most delicious, without even a tiny hit of being gritty like most other protein drinks. Arbonne also offers many discounts on their retail value pricing, making their protein powders much less expensive than many others out there on the market.
Please post the ingredients and I’ll show you 🙂
I drink vegan Shakeology so without the dairy component it should only included the “refined sugar” portion, correct?
The vegan Shakeology tested for high levels of the heavy metal lead. I wouldn’t continue buying it if I were you!
I would do your research before offering such advice, shakeology just had a huge response to a similar claim on dr. oz and proved him wrong, just like you.
Actually no they didn’t prove anyone wrong. They are misleading the public. Lead is lead. There’s no distinguishing the contamination of their product.
well, lead is found present in both fruits and vegetables, so shall you suggest we never eat another one of those either?
I agree Taran! Food Babe I love your blog but you’re update on shakeology is almost a little ridiculous…almost suggesting that you have to grow these plants in super remote places that have no pollution….its almost unrealistic…do you question where your salad is grown when you order from restaurants….just saying
Also your post about this was a bit misleading because the only flavor that raised concern was greenberry and you did not mention that
How do you like shaklee brand protein powders?
Hate them. Full of soy.
What about Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard and GNC 100% Whey Protein? Those are the only two I’ve really taken. Thanks!
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey contains sucralose, a chemical sweetener. If you are going with the ON brand, use their “Natural” version, as it is sweetened with stevia instead. Vani has a great blog post on stevia you should read, as she has some reservations about it, but it sure is a lot better than artificial sucralose!
Thanks, but funny that you should not mention anything about GNC 100% Whey Protein. I have switched to this one exclusively as of several months ago. Do you know anything about it?
What about Egg White Protein Powder from SportProtein.com ?
Qivana is new & upcoming and they use organic & GMO free ingredients. They do not use chemicals to extract their stevia. I love the shakes! FoodBabe, what do you think of the products?
https://sguerrieri.myqivana.com/ProductList.aspx?wid=71&wcid=136
I hope you can check this out…. I searched and searched for a nutritional shake..
http://rockinwellness.com/behind-the-shake
Thx..
Brad
What about Unjury?
Hey Vani,
What do thou think or do you know about Shaklee Protein powder. Thanks!
What about Shaklee Smoothie drinks?
Arbonne essentiAls® Protein shAke Mix
Chocolate
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 scoops (45 g) or 1 packet
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value†
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 30
Total Fat 3Q.5 g 5%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%
Soluble Fiber 1 g
Insoluble Fiber 1 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) 620 IU 12%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 9 mg 15%
Vitamin D (as ergocalciferol) 50 IU 13%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 5 IU 17%
Thiamin (as thiamin hydrochloride) 0Q.22 mg 15%
Riboflavin 0Q.25 mg 15%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 3 mg 15%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 0Q.3 mg 15%
Folate (as folic acid) 61 mcg 15%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 1 mcg 17%
Biotin 25 mcg 8%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 1Q.7 mg 17%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate) 153 mg 15%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 23 mcg 15%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 61 mg 15%
Zinc (as zinc oxide) 2 mg 13%
Selenium (as sodium selenate) 11 mcg 16%
Copper (as copper sulfate) 0Q.3 mg 15%
Manganese (as manganese sulfate) 0Q.3 mg 15%
Chromium (as chromium chloride) 18 mcg 15%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 11 mcg 15%
Sodium (as sea salt and sodium citrate) 480 mg 20%
Potassium (as potassium citrate) 340 mg 10%
INNER G-PLEX®
37Q.5 mg **
Coenzyme Q10, alfalfa (leaf) powder, kelp powder,
ginseng (root) powder
†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie dietQ. **Daily Value not
establishedQ.
OthER INGREdIENtS: Arbonne Protein Matrix Blend (pea protein
isolate, cranberry protein, rice protein), sugar cane, cocoa powder,
natural chocolate flavor, sunflower oil, corn starch, inulin, xanthan gum,
stevia leaf extract, flax seed, gum acacia, guar gum.
Made in a facility that processes milk, eggs, tree nuts, soy and wheat.
Vanilla
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 scoops (42 g) or 1 packet
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value†
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 30
Total Fat 3 g 5%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Soluble fiber 1 g
Insoluble fiber 0 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) 620 IU 12%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 9 mg 15%
Vitamin D (as ergocalciferol) 50 IU 15%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 5 IU 16%
Thiamin (as thiamin hydrochloride) 0Q.22 mg 15%
Riboflavin 0Q.25 mg 15%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 3 mg 15%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 0Q.3 mg 15%
Folate (as folic acid) 61 mcg 15%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 1 mcg 17%
Biotin 25 mcg 8%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantohydrate) 1 Q.7 mg 17%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate) 153 mg 15%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 23 mcg 15%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 61 mg 15%
Zinc (as zinc oxide) 2 mg 13%
Selenium (as sodium selenate) 11 mcg 16%
Copper (as copper sulfate) 0Q.3 mg 15%
Manganese (as manganese sulfate) 0Q.3 mg 15%
Chromium (as chromium chloride) 18 mcg 15%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 11 mcg 15%
Sodium (as sea salt and sodium citrate) 360 mg 15%
Potassium (as potassium citrate) 120 mg 3%
INNER G-PLEX®
37Q.5 mg **
Coenzyme Q10, alfalfa (leaf) powder, kelp powder,
ginseng (root) powder
†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie dietQ. **Daily Value not
establishedQ.
OthER INGREdIENtS: Arbonne Protein Matrix Blend (pea protein
isolate, cranberry protein, rice protein), sugar cane, sunflower oil,
natural vanilla flavor, corn starch, inulin, xanthan gum, flax seed, stevia
leaf extract, gum acacia, guar gum.
What about Purium????
http://rockinwellness.com/behind-the-shake
I purchased a couple bags of this Nutritional shake. I researched a lot. and they claim no GMO..
Cacio Chocolate, 30 servings in a bag.
Thx.
Brad
What do you think about the THRIVE line by Le-Vel?
Was wondering what your thoughts are on Jay Robb egg white protein powder? Also wanting to hear your thoughts on Isogenix? Thank you for your help.
I am curious to know what you think of the It Works protein powder called ProFit. It is very yummy and they seem to be using whole food ingredients in a lot of their products, including their protein powder. I would love to hear your opinion.
What about the about time brand protein powder?
What do you think about plexus?
What about the whey protein isolate from bulk barn? Ingredients are whey protein isolate, Soy lecithin. What are your thoughts? Too harmful?