Protein Shakes & Protein Powders

What are Protein Shakes?

High protein shakes are a really popular and convenient way of getting more protein into your everyday diet, supporting your muscles throughout your gym training. Protein shakes come in a variety of formulas, so you can find the perfect protein powder to support your unique workout goals.

How to Make a Protein Shake

Protein shakes are incredibly easy and quick to make. Simply add the recommended number of scoops of protein powder to water or milk, and mix well for a smooth and delicious protein boost.

Our Protein Products

We’ve got a huge range of high-quality protein powders — from whey protein and casein, to plant-based and non-dairy options, you are sure to find your perfect high protein shake no matter your diet.

Our Impact Whey Protein is the UK’s #1 protein powder for excellent everyday nutrition, with key benefits that make it the best-seller:

• Ideal everyday shake to support all training goals

• Contains 21g of high-quality protein per serving*

• Features 4.5g naturally-occurring BCAAs*

• Available in over 40 delicious flavours

Our Vegan Protein Blend offers the best in plant-based nutrition, containing a blend of pea and bean isolate protein powder to power your workouts:

• Perfect protein shake for vegans

• Contains 24g of plant-based protein per serving*

• Features an optimal 2:1:1 ratio of BCAAs

• Includes 5g of naturally occurring BCAAs*

Our Extreme Gainer Blend is the perfect formula to support your bulking-up ambitions:

• Designed to fuel serious mass-gaining gym workouts

• 31g of high-quality protein per serving*

• Contains a huge 50g of carbohydrates*

• Features a blend of fast and slow digesting proteins

*Nutritional information will vary depending on flavour.

FAQs

Are protein shakes good for you?

How "good" they are would depend on how they are used within the grand scheme of your whole diet, as well as how they complement other lifestyle-related behaviours. However, the research does tend to be fairly one-sided in supporting the use of protein powder is not just improving body composition, but also performance recovery, weight management and even as a means of reducing the impact of age-related loss of lean muscle mass.

Here are some of the potential benefits of protein powders:

• Can help you build muscle mass: Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair. Protein powders can help you meet your daily protein needs, which can help you build muscle mass.
• Can help you lose weight: Protein can help you feel full, which can help you eat fewer calories and lose weight.
• Can improve your athletic performance: Protein can help you recover from exercise and improve your athletic performance.

Does protein powder go off

Yes, protein powder can go off. The shelf life of protein powder depends on the type of protein powder and the storage conditions. In general, whey protein powder has a shelf life of 9-19 months, while plant-based protein powders can have a shelf life of up to 2 years.

Here are some signs that your protein powder has gone off:

• Change in taste: The taste of your protein powder may become sour, bitter, or stale.
• Change in colour: The colour may become darker or lighter.
• Clumping: Your powders may start to clump together.
• Strong smell: Your protein powder may develop an unusual smell.

To help extend the shelf life of your protein powder, store it in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. You should also avoid opening the container more than necessary to prevent moisture and air from getting inside.

By following these tips, you can help to extend the shelf life of your protein powder and ensure that it is safe to consume.

Are protein shakes keto-friendly?

Most protein shakes would be considered keto-friendly, however, "diet" shakes, "weight-gainers" and "recovery" shakes would all likely contain an amount of carbohydrate that would take you out of a ketogenic state.

Is protein powder needed for weight loss?

Protein powder is not necessary for weight loss, but it can be a helpful tool. Protein can help you feel full, which can help you eat fewer calories and lose weight. Protein can also help you build muscle, which can help you burn more calories throughout the day.

However, protein powder is not a magic bullet. You will still need to follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly if you want to lose weight.

Are protein shakes good for weight gain?

That depends on how they're incorporated into your diet. If they contribute to you being in a calorie surplus then they can help you gain weight (with research showing that they can also help maintain a desirable body composition whilst gaining weight).

What is anabolic protein

Anabolic protein is a term used to describe protein supplements that are designed to help build muscle mass. These supplements typically contain a blend of different types of protein, as well as other ingredients that are believed to boost muscle growth and recovery.

If you are considering using anabolic protein supplements, it is important to talk to your doctor first. They can help you determine if these supplements are right for you and can help you choose a safe and effective product.

Are protein shakes good for females?

Protein shakes work just as well for women as they do men, with research consistently showing how helpful they can be to helping women improve body composition, enhance recovery and better manage bodyweight.

What do protein shakes do for your muscles?

Protein shakes act similarly to other sources of protein, providing the building blocks required to repair and rebuild muscle after exercise induced damage.