{"product_id":"performance-whey-protein-blend-chocolate","title":"Performance Whey Protein Blend (Chocolate)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhey isolate blended with concentrate, not concentrate alone with an isolate logo on the tub.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a chocolate whey protein blend delivering 22 grams of protein per serving from a mix of whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, sweetened with stevia leaf extract instead of artificial sweeteners, with Solnul resistant potato starch added as a fiber source. It's for anyone training regularly who wants a straightforward way to hit daily protein intake, post-workout or between meals. Mix one serving, two scoops, into 8 to 12 oz of cold water and shake or blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhey protein isolate costs more to produce than whey concentrate because it's filtered further to strip out more fat and lactose, so a lot of \"performance\" blends quietly go concentrate-only and lean on the word \"whey\" to do the marketing. This is isolate blended with concentrate, not concentrate alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat cheaper blends do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's in this tub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrate only, marketed as \"whey\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhey protein isolate blended with concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheap inulin, often causes gas and bloating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolnul® resistant potato starch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweetener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSucralose or other artificial sweeteners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStevia leaf extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore on how we spec ingredients like this at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-standard\"\u003ethe ingredient standard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is $55 and not $90\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whey isolate and concentrate blend built with Solnul and stevia instead of inulin and sucralose normally costs more than $55 once it's in a name-brand tub. Almost none of that gap is the formulation. It's retail margin, a wholesale cut for stores, a celebrity face on the label, and a warehouse of unsold stock somebody has to pay for. We sell direct and make to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy LookMaxxers choose this whey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22g protein per serving from an isolate and concentrate blend, not concentrate alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolnul® resistant potato starch instead of gut-irritating cheap inulin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStevia leaf extract, no artificial sweeteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink Himalayan salt instead of plain table salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich chocolate flavor that actually mixes smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd one serving, two scoops, to 8 to 12 oz (240 to 355 ml) of cold water and blend or shake thoroughly. Post-workout or between meals both work, consistency matters more than exact timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much protein do you actually need per day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common target for people training regularly is roughly 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day, though needs vary by activity level and goals. Most people can hit this through food alone, and a whey protein shake like this one is simply a convenient way to close the gap on busy days, not a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between whey isolate and whey concentrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhey isolate is filtered further than whey concentrate, which strips out more fat and lactose and pushes the protein percentage higher, and that extra filtering step is why isolate costs more to produce. Whey concentrate is less filtered and slightly cheaper, and a lot of budget blends use concentrate exclusively while still marketing themselves generically as \"whey protein.\" This formula uses a blend of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Solnul and why is it in a protein powder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolnul is a branded resistant potato starch used as a source of dietary fiber, included here to complement the protein-forward formula. It's a different ingredient than the inulin fiber many cheaper protein powders use, which is a common cause of gas and bloating for a lot of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes whey protein cause bloating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloating from whey protein usually comes from lactose sensitivity or from cheap fillers and fiber sources like inulin, not from the whey itself. This blend uses Solnul resistant potato starch instead of inulin for that reason, though anyone with a dairy sensitivity should still introduce any whey product gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhey Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate) (22g), Solnul® (Resistant Potato Starch), Natural Flavors, Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, and Stevia Leaf Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's country: \u003c\/strong\u003eUSA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct amount (oz\/lbs\/g):\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.55 oz \/ 1.16 lb \/ 525 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross weight (oz\/lbs\/g):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.22 oz \/ 1.39 lb \/ 630 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd one serving (2 scoops) to 8–12 oz (240–355 ml) of cold water and blend or shake thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not exceed recommended dose. Consult a physician if pregnant, nursing, under 18, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo deeper:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-protocol\/body-recomp-gymmaxxing-basics\"\u003eRead the gymmaxxing body recomp guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-standard\"\u003eThe LookMaxxing Standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/4c36cdfa54b26cb4291c359dc2cd7910d868f8ae-125x181.png\" alt=\"Gluten free\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/0e9fc04e2f9353234d2b7794b96613f19c576efb-126x183.png\" alt=\"Non GMO\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/g0smbdlu\/production\/2390692fa16a1bad9ae4453609bcd8b61afbb0b2-149x180.png\" alt=\"Vegetarian\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thelooksmaxxing.com\/products\/performance-whey-protein-blend-chocolate#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much protein do you actually need per day?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A common target for people training regularly is roughly 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day, though needs vary by activity level and goals. 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