Protein Powders

3 products

  • Dr Mercola Pure Power Protein Vanilla 31 oz Dr Mercola Pure Power Protein Vanilla 31 oz

    Serving Size:2 Scoop Servings Per Container:22 Amount Per Serving Calories 140  Calories from Fat 15  Total Fat 2 g  Saturated Fat 1.5 g  Trans Fat g  Cholesterol 50 mg  Sodium 100 mg  Potassium 130 mg  Total Carbohydrate 14 g  Dietary Fiber 8 g  Sugars 5 g  Protein 20 g  Vitamin A  0Vitamin C  0Calcium  15%Iron  2% Other ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate, Inulin (Fructooligosaccharides [From Chicory Root]), Acacia (Gum Arabic), Organic Sweet Whey Powder, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Guar Gum, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin, Chia Seeds, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium pactis, Lactobacillus plantarum), Luo Han Guo Juice Concentrate, Arabinogalactan     Suggested Use: Adults, mix two (2) scoops (40 g) with 8 oz. of water or milk until desired consistency is reached.Contains milk. Do not use is safety seal is torn or damaged. If you are nursing, pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product. Notice: use this product as a food supplement only. do not use for weight reduction.   

    $58.75$56.63

  • Dr Mercola Vegan Protein Chocolate 26.5 oz Dr Mercola Vegan Protein Chocolate 26.5 oz

    Dietary Supplement Serving Size:2 Scoop Servings Per Container:30   Suggested Use: Adults, mix two (2) scoops (23 g) with 8 oz.of water or milk until desired consistency is reached.Do not use is safety seal is torn or damaged. If you are nursing, pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product. Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.   

    $48.75$47.23

  • Dr Mercola Vegan Protein Vanilla 24.3 oz Dr Mercola Vegan Protein Vanilla 24.3 oz

    Dietary Supplement Serving Size:2 Scoop Servings Per Container:30 Suggested Use: Adults, mix two (2) scoops (23 g) with 8 oz of water or milk until desired consistency is reached. Do not use if safety seal is torn or damaged. If you are nursing, pregnant,taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician  before taking this product. NOTICE: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction. 

    $48.75$47.23

Protein Powders Products

Protein is essential for repair and growth of muscles. The nutrient also aids in weight loss. There are many different types of protein powders, including casein protein, soy protein and whey protein. Protein shakes and other sources of protein supplementation are excellent to provide more support to serious athletes and teens who are participating in competitive sports.

People who are out of shape and have just begun to work out may need the additional nutrition and energy boost provided by a good protein supplement. Those who have been working out for a while and wish to increase performance will also find the protein powders helpful. Additionally, people recovering from being injured can use the extra protein to promote healing. Protein shakes are also helpful for people who are switching from an omnivorous to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. No matter what your reason, choosing a high quality protein supplement is a great way to be sure of meeting all of your nutritional needs. Count on Vita Living to provide a wide variety of high quality protein shakes and protein supplements to suit your needs.

 

Health care professionals caution that no one should depend solely upon protein powder supplements for good nutrition. It is important for people of all ages and activity levels to strive to eat a well-balanced, nutritious, natural whole foods diet that is rich in high quality protein sources. Generally speaking, very serious athletes may need to go for more elaborate and complete protein supplements; however, if you simply wish to enhance your diet and your fitness, a less expensive choice is probably perfectly fine. 

Whey protein is very popular because it is a milk protein that dissolves easily in water, so people seeking a boost in proteins and amino acids can easily add it to their daily diet. Whey protein is a complete protein and contains a complete array of the nine necessary amino acids. It is important to realize that whey is a dairy product and not a strictly vegan choice. For people who prefer a vegan diet, soy protein is a good option; however, some users say it does not taste as good as whey protein and is harder to dissolve in liquid.

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