Best protein shakes on Reddit

316 reviews from r/Zepbound, r/WegovyWeightLoss, r/GestationalDiabetes and 25 more subreddits

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#1

Fairlife

4.5
(76)
"Lately, I am on a kick of mixing Fairlife chocolate milk with PEScience chocolate truffle."
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"I love Fairlife Chocolate 42g."
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"Fairlife. 30g of proteins for about $2."
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"My absolute favorite is Fairlife chocolate flavor."
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"I love fairlife I also like premiere protein vanilla."
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"Fairlife Nutrition Plan and Premier Protein are my go-tos."
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"Fairlife Strawberry Banana is my favorite!! 😍"
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"Fairlife 30 or 42 grams are my favorite."
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"Fairlife shakes FTW. I love pretty much all of their options."
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"Fairlife core protein elite. The elite is best imo bc it’s so much more bang for your buck."
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#2

Premier Protein

4.1
(49)
"I do premier protein shakes. You can get premixed or powder."
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"I love Premier Protein Cafe Latte. I add a bit of cooled, brewed coffee to it to add caffeine. It’s my breakfast most mornings."
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"Premier protein!"
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"Glad I’m not the only one who likes premier protein.. their birthday cake one? Fire."
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"Premier protein café latte is my go-to. tastes just like frozen coffee imo."
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"Are so so good."
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"I love Premier bc they are so low in carbs."
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"Premier protein! They have so many good flavors!"
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"Premier protien! Peaches and cream flavor is my favorite."
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"My favorite is premier protein."
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#3

Orgain

4.3
(15)
"I've used Orgain and they're my favorite."
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"Orgain clean protein grass fed shakes and I add collagen peptides to it."
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"30g protein per serving."
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"Love Orgain, both in premade shakes and powder."
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"Orgain from Costco... plant based and best bang for your buck:)"
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"Orgain."
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"I like Orgain - less crap ingredients that the rest."
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"I have been using Orgain protein powder."
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"As far as brands, I like Orgain, premier & fairlife."
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"Is like Fairlife but organic!"
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#4

OWYN

4.3
(15)
"OWYN protein shakes!!"
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"32 g Owyn keto chocolate shake."
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"Latest fave is Owyn dark chocolate added to iced coffee."
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"Owyn"
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"OWYN cookies and cream protein shake. I love it."
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"Owyn"
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"I used OWYN protein shakes during my recovery."
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"I like the OWYN brand."
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"For premade Owyn chocolate is good."
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"It's actually palatable this way vs. trying to chug down something that's weird and chalky."
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#5

Optimum Nutrition

4.2
(11)
"It’s got a smooth, sweet taste and blends easily."
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"I am also lactose intolerant and have had no stomach problems with it."
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"Optimum Nutrition, I take the double chocolate. No issues with it."
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"I’ve always liked Optimum Nutrition whey protein strawberry and chocolate."
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"I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard protein powder."
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"Gold standard protein powder (chocolate), two scoops."
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"Whey Protein after exercise. Take your pick. There are so many brands. Again, Optimum Nutrition from Costco I'd say."
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"Mix that with overnight oats and peanut butter"
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"I use a powder, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey."
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"For my mum we used Optimum Nutrition - Serious Mass as it was I think 1,200 calories a serving."
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#6

Ensure

4.1
(8)
"I like Ensure Max Protein shakes -30g protein 150 cal."
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"My doctor recommended Ensure Max Protein."
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"Ensure Max Protein - only one my doctor recommended."
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"Ensure max protein! 150 cal, 30g protein in 11oz."
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"We have been using Ensure and Orgain protein powder alternatively."
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"When I first started, I drank a lot of ensure."
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"My mom has been enjoying the Ensure Max Protein shakes."
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"I like strawberry ensure personally but a lot of people hate it."
#7

Isopure

4.3
(7)
"Isopure. It’s zero carb!"
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"Delicious chocolate milk shake."
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"I like isopure mixed berry for a 'protein water'."
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"I use Isopure clear protein."
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"I like this Isopure Tropical punch."
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"Isopure citrus lemonade. I drink it diluted."
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#8

Kachava

5.0
(4)
"I drink Kachava mixed with collagen powder."
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"Kachava"
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"Kachava chocolate is best."
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"Is the best tasting I've ever had."
#9

Muscle Milk

4.8
(4)
"Muscle milk tastes like cake batter and is the absolute best tasting one out there."
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"Muscle Milk chocolate shakes"
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"My favorite is Muscle Milk."
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"I tried the muscle milk chocolate and was very surprised to actually like the taste!"
#10

Core Power

4.5
(4)
"Core power 42g protein… chocolate."
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"I love strawberry banana core power. It has 26g of protein and tastes just like strawberry milk."
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"Core Power and Premier are really great"
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"I use the core power protein shakes the 42gram ones."
#11

Huel

4.3
(4)
"Huel Black Edition! Miles better than fairlife in my opinion."
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"Try Huel maybe? I use it as a regular breakfast replacement and it will certainly be my go-to food post-op."
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"It's a 400 kcal meal with loads of protein."
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"I use Huel Black, barely raises BS and has all the vitamins and stuff."
#12

Kate Farms

4.0
(4)
"Kate Farms protein shakes helped my dad through his cancer journey."
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"We used Kate farms (which is what multiple oncology nutritionists gave/recommended to us)."
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"Kate farms and Soylent are non dish protein options."
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"It's not the greatest taste but it gets the job done."
#13

Drink Wholesome

5.0
(3)
"Try Drink Wholesome. It's protein powder made with really simple whole foods."
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"[Drink Wholesome] is my rec! Their protein powders are egg white based."
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"I recommend Drink Wholesome. Most protein powders are chalky and full of added junk."
#14

Quest

4.7
(3)
"My favorites are Quest, Atkins and Lean Shakes from GNC."
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"Quest protein powder!!! It’s at target."
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"Quest chocolate is the only one that actually tasted good to me."
#15

Koia

4.3
(3)
"Koia are my favorite pre made option!"
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"Koia shakes! You can get them at Whole Foods."
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"I’ve had some luck with the Koia shakes (vegan, plant based) and they’re really yummy!"
#16

Ascent

4.3
(3)
"Ascent chocolate whey protein powder is amazing."
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"Cheaper and cleaner than protein shakes, better than most other whey powders which use fillers and lower-grade protein powders + easy to absorb/mix in."
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"Ascent chocolate protein powder mixed into cold coffee to drink as 'iced mocha'."
#17

Atkins

4.3
(3)
"I do the Atkins premade protein shakes."
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"I don’t really like shakes or smoothies, but I do like iced coffee, so I drink Atkins iced coffee drinks."
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"I like atkins shakes. Idk why but my husband does too."
#18

Ripple

4.0
(3)
"My partner likes the Ripple brand protein shakes."
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"Ripple is a good dairy-free option!"
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"Ripple, Owyn, and Orgain all make good ones."
#19

Naked

4.0
(3)
"Naked Pea Protein on amazon. Only one ingredient."
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"As for extra protein I go for Naked Whey and add to smoothies."
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"I use the naked pea protein and it’s pretty good."
#20

Alani

4.0
(3)
"I recently switched to Alani protein shakes."
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"I love alani!"
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"110 cals for 20g protein scoop."
#21

Boost

4.0
(3)
"I like Boost - it’s got 20g of protein."
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"I’ve been using the Boost Glucose control chocolate and they’ve been great."
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"I really like the taste of the Boost Protein drinks."
#22

Dymatize

4.0
(3)
"Dymatize ISO protein is pretty good."
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"Fairly good price, 25g of protein, super tasty."
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"Powders I like: Dymatize I SO 100, Performix."
#23

Protein2o

3.7
(3)
"If you don't like the traditional whey/casein/milk protein taste, you can try the clear protein beverages."
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"I second Protein2O, as well as Premier Oats Apple Cinnamon and Oats and Maple."
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"Protein2o protein water is good."
#24

1st Phorm

4.5
(2)
"I love 1st Phorm Level 1."
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"I like the Level 1 from 1st Phorm."
#25

Vega

4.5
(2)
"Vega Vanilla or Chocolate with Greens!"
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"Personally I prefer Vega, but I also use Silky Tofu to make most of my shakes"
#26

Truvani

4.5
(2)
"I love truvani vegan protein shakes."
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"Truvani organic plant based protein . All natural , few ingredients."
#27

GNC

4.5
(2)
"Amazing"
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"I use the GNC Lean 25 protein powder (Mocha Espresso, Chocolate Fudge, or Vanilla Caramel)."
#28

Owyn

4.0
(2)
"The owyn protein shake was great for me in my super bad flare!! I like the vanilla one."
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"Owyn is one of my faves! Ensure absolutely ruined me, but I’m also flaring so that could be why."
#29

Garden of Life

4.0
(2)
"Garden of life - protein shake vanilla … yum!"
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"It definitely has a “green” taste."
#30

Equate

4.0
(2)
"30 grams protein per shake."
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"I am cheap I drink walmarts equate chocolate meal replacement shakes."
#31

Amul

4.0
(2)
"Go for amul protein rose lassi. 15gm protein per packet."
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"Also Amul protein lassi is also good and cheap. 15g protein in 25 rupees."
#32

Thorne

4.0
(2)
"It is vegan and does not contain artificial sugar."
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"I use Thorne brand protein powder."
#33

Clean Simple Eats

5.0
(1)
"Clean simple eats protein powder is delicious and mixes very easily."
#34

Isagenix

5.0
(1)
"I drink isagenix vegan shakes, but I have for years and they are the only reason I get my protein and my nutrients."
#35

Lean Fit

5.0
(1)
"Not chalky at all and doesn’t cause bloating."
#36

Nectar

5.0
(1)
"I really like the Nectar protein powders."
#37

Vega Sport

5.0
(1)
"I recently bought the Vega Sport protein powder and love it."
#38

Oikos

5.0
(1)
"They are 140 calories, only 4g of sugar and 23g protein, plus the yogurt helps my digestion."
#39

Alani Nu

5.0
(1)
"Tastes amazing and blends wonderfully!"
#40

Jocko

5.0
(1)
"Very clean. Also Transparent."
#41

Revolution Nutrition

5.0
(1)
"Good protein, low cal low fat, good price for what your getting."
#42

Optimum

5.0
(1)
"Optimum Gold Standard Whey in strawberry flavour, eat with full fat milk to get fat as fuck."
#43

Honestpowders

5.0
(1)
"The chocolate flavour is massively Good"
#44

USN

5.0
(1)
"I’d strongly recommend this for you as it contains vitamins."
#45

Naked Nutrition

5.0
(1)
"They have very few ingredients in their products."
#46

Whey Gold

5.0
(1)
"You’ll never hate drinking protein shakes."
#47

Level

5.0
(1)
"I make my own with a ninja mini blender. 2% milk, Level whey protein, frozen mixed berries."
#48

Barebells

5.0
(1)
"Baby Ruth vibes."
#49

Beverly International

5.0
(1)
"Chocolate flavor."
#50

Sixstar

5.0
(1)
"Sixstar Fruity Loops is my new favorite protein drink."
#51

H-E-B

5.0
(1)
"They genuinely taste great."
#52

Boba Tea Protein

5.0
(1)
"I just tried Boba Tea Protein that I’ve seen on instagram and love it!"
#53

Boba

5.0
(1)
"If you like milk tea flavors I love using boba protein!"
#54

My Protein

5.0
(1)
"Taste, texture and quality WAY better than all others."
#55

Maximum Vibrance

5.0
(1)
"Is best by far."
#56

Trader Joe’s

5.0
(1)
"I love the Trader Joe’s protein shakes."
#57

Chobani

4.0
(1)
"Chobani Probiotic Shake in Strawberry and Banana is pretty good and has a great amount in protein."
#58

Designer Whey

4.0
(1)
"I buy Designer Whey brand chocolate powered and mix it with Fairlife chocolate milk."
#59

Protein 2.0

4.0
(1)
"Tastes just like flavored water but 15-20g protein."
#60

310 Nutrition

4.0
(1)
"My go to is 310 nutrition. They are also low carb."
#61

Spiru-tein

4.0
(1)
"For my post-op protein, I used Spiru-tein. It comes in oodles of different flavors."
#62

Collagen

4.0
(1)
"I add unflavoured collagen or protein powder to just about everything."
#63

Protein2O

4.0
(1)
"Has 15grams protein and 60-80 calories depending on flavor."
#64

Sun Warrior

4.0
(1)
"I use Sun Warrior Vegan in the chocolate flavour!"
#65

Optavia

4.0
(1)
"I start my day with a zofran then about 30 minutes later drink an optavia shake."
#66

KaChava

4.0
(1)
"I take a KaChava protein shake with 26 grams of protein and 240 calories per serving."
#67

Citrucill

4.0
(1)
"Citrucill fiber pills worked great for me."
#68

Perfect Sports

4.0
(1)
"You may also want a shaker bottle."
#69

Balance

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Balance 100% Whey."
#70

Iso100

4.0
(1)
"I do like iso100 powders and vital proteins."
#71

Casein

4.0
(1)
"Helps support muscle growth."
#72

Soylent

4.0
(1)
"I really like Soylent but it isn’t cheap."
#73

Serious Mass

4.0
(1)
"Either Serious Mass or ISOmass. Had good weight gain from them both."
#74

ISOMass

4.0
(1)
"Either Serious Mass or ISOmass. Had good weight gain from them both."
#75

PE Science

4.0
(1)
"I have been using pe science. It’s been the only one I have liked so far."
#76

Pure Protein

4.0
(1)
"I like Pure Protein brand."
#77

Ensure Plus

4.0
(1)
"Ensure plus, chocolate flavor for me, but occasionally I can do vanilla."
#78

Premier

4.0
(1)
"My OB suggested the Premier ones, they are lower in sugar than some of the other options!"
#79

Aloha

4.0
(1)
"Are great."
#80

NutraBio

4.0
(1)
"NutraBio Micellar Casein Strawberry Ice Cream is my fav."
#81

PEScience

4.0
(1)
"If I’m making my own shake and adding some fruit, etc. I like PEScience Select Low Carb Vanilla flavor."
#82

Ryse

4.0
(1)
"Ryse cinnamon toast flavor if you want like cereal milk flavor lol."
#83

Transparent Labs

4.0
(1)
"It's so far been the best option for me."
#84

Weight Watchers

4.0
(1)
"I like the weight Watchers chocolate ones."
#85

Protality

4.0
(1)
"Protality chocolate is good."
#86

Aldi

4.0
(1)
"I buy Aldi’s and they are pretty good!"
#87

Myprotein

4.0
(1)
"Myprotein has phenomenal sales and the protein is pretty good."
#88

Brüst

4.0
(1)
"If you’re Canadian, try out the Brüst protein coffee!"
#89

Biocare

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been following someone on TikTok and she swears by biocare shakes."
#90

UFit

4.0
(1)
"I love UFit!"
#91

Kos

4.0
(1)
"Been drinking Kos. Its tasty, and I've not had any bad reactions to it."
#92

Slate

4.0
(1)
"You can get a good deal on the chocolate at Costco."
#93

Jym

4.0
(1)
"Mixing your own powder is better."
#94

Protein Max Ensure

4.0
(1)
"Protein Max Ensure - 30 grams of protein."
#95

BSN

3.0
(1)
"I just started drinking bsn mass gainer, but I also have a physically demanding job."
#96

Genepro

3.0
(1)
"It doesn’t taste like anything but what you’re drinking."

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