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Other Ingredients (10)
CarboxymethylcelluloseThickener
Carboxymethylcellulose was the second emulsifier (with polysorbate 80) in Chassaing et al. 2015 (Nature, PMID 25731162), which showed mucus-barrier thinning, a microbiota shift toward pro-inflammatory species, low-grade inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in mice. Chassaing 2022 (Gastroenterology, PMID 34774538) tested CMC directly in a randomized controlled human feeding trial and found reduced microbial diversity and bacterial encroachment into the normally sterile mucus layer in a susceptible subset of participants. EFSA's 2018 re-evaluation could not establish a safe level due to data gaps. For a purely textural excipient, the gut-barrier risk profile is unfavorable when safer thickeners are widely available.
SucroseSweetener
Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk
Medium Chain Triglyceride OilCarrier
Fractionated oils rich in C8/C10 triglycerides used as neutral carrier or anti-sticking agent
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Gum AcaciaBinder
Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements
CocoaFlavor
Common food ingredient used for chocolate flavoring in supplements
Stevia ExtractSweetener
Zero-calorie natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana
Sunflower LecithinEmulsifier
Non-GMO, non-allergenic emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds
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Total daily protein is what matters — the post-workout "anabolic window" has not held up in controlled trials.
With or without food
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For adults, mix 29 grams (1 leveled scoop) in 8 ounces of water, milk, or your favorite juice and blend or shake vigorously.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
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