These days, it is overwhelming how many different types of protein powder brands there are. Over the last few years of my fitness journey, I have done so much trial and error with various brands. What I wanted was simple: protein powder that can lead to legit muscle gains, WITHOUT a lot the artificial additives and preservatives so many big companies pump into their product.
In my experience, it is challenging to find a brand that is 100% clean and free from additives and chemicals. Basically, what you have to do is find a brand that has the least amount of these things, and most importantly ones that are not very harmful.
Big brands like Pure Protein, Quest, and Gold Standard are ones that you want to avoid. Sure, they taste good. But that is exactly what makes them more harmful over time.
Below are the brands that I have found that are relatively clean, taste good, and can lead to substantial muscle gains.
Promix Nutrition
Pros:
All natural ingredients
Grass fed whey protein available (best for muscle growth)
No unnecessary additives
Cons
Can be expensive
Only available online
Taste may be too subtle for some
Ascent Native Fuel
Pros
Tastes incredible
Not too exepensive
Clean ingredients — no chemicals or additives
Cons
Doesn’t mix well sometimes
Limited flavors
If you get frustrated looking for a reliable protein powder, I hope this short read helps you. What you put in your body when you’re trying to lose weight and/or put on muscle matters so much. You can’t go wrong with these brands.
