Organic Protein is a protein powder supplement made by MusclePharm.
It’s a plant-based protein powder, designed to help vegan athletes with muscular growth and recovery.
MusclePharm is an American supplement bran which was founded in 2008.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Pea Protein
Pea protein is a very popular plant-based protein source for bodybuilders, due to its high BCAA content.
It’s one of the only non-animal protein sources which has an amino acid profile comparable to that of whey for bodybuilding needs (1).
Quinoa
Quinoa is another excellent plant-based source of protein which also contains healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals (2).
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil contains high amounts of medium chain triglycerides, more commonly known as MCTs.
These can reduce hunger levels and promote fat-loss (3).
Oat Bran
Oat bran provides valuable fibre, which is useful in assisting the digestion of protein
Prebiotics and probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts which can have positive benefits on digestive health.
Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes help with the breakdown of food, in this case milk sugars and proteins.
Who Takes It?
Athletes who have a plant-based diet, or simply would like to use a plant-based protein powder may enjoy using MusclePharm Organic Protein.
How to Take
Mix 2 scoops (37.8g) with 250-350mL water or milk, and consume post-workout, or as desired.
Side Effects
Excessive protein consumption may worsen an existing kidney or liver condition.
Pros
- All-organic ingredients
- Added probiotics, digestive enzymes, and fibre
- High-quality protein for bodybuilding.
Cons
- Contains marginally more calories than similar protein supplements
- Only two flavours to choose from.
Conclusion
MusclePharm Organic Protein is yet another of many plant-based proteins entering the market.
Although it has a similar base to other formulas (pea protein), it also contains valuable extras beneficial to digestive health such as fibre, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.
It is a little higher in calories than some other formulas, but this mostly comes from healthy fats which are also beneficial to health.
