After more than 25 years working in performance, I’ve seen sports nutrition become considerably more complicated.
Protein doesn’t need to be.
Whey is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids and is naturally rich in leucine.
Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass, which is why whey has remained such a practical sports nutrition staple.
When I choose one, I start with protein content.
Our grass-fed whey protein isolate provides 25.1 g protein from a 30 g serve.
Then I check what else I’m getting.
The vanilla formula contains just Australian grass-fed whey protein isolate, natural vanilla flavour and organic stevia.
That doesn’t mean every other ingredient used by another manufacturer is bad.
Maltodextrin, for example, can have legitimate applications in sports nutrition when additional carbohydrate is actually the goal.
But that’s the point.
What is the goal?
If I want a concentrated protein source, I want most of the powder to be protein.
Our guide, What Is the Healthiest Whey Protein Isolate Powder?, explains what I’d compare before buying.
Protein percentage.
Ingredient list.
Carbohydrate, sugar and fat.
Sourcing.
Taste and usability.
Get those basics right before worrying about whatever happens to be written in giant letters on the front of the tub.