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Protein Powder

People mainly take Protein Powder for performance. Based on 23 first-hand reports and 2 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #526 of 1,974 overall.

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26
User score
Mixed
22% positive4% mixed13% negative61% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 56% are positive.

Clinical research
BModerate research base
2
meta-analyses
50
RCTs
432
papers

What Protein Powder does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

Performance100% of 2Weight loss100% of 1Anxiety0% of 1Mood0% of 1Energy0% of 1Digestion0% of 1
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

BModerate research base

At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Occup Environ Med · 2006 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Primary prevention of latex related sensitisation and occupational asthma: a systematic review

Conclusion: Substitution of powdered latex gloves with low protein powder-free NRL gloves or latex-free gloves promises benefits to both workers' health and cost and human resource savings for employers. This message should be broadly disseminated beyond the hospital sector to include other healthcare settings (such as aged care facilities) as well as food service and other industries where latex gloves might be used.

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Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

dailyas reported
workout daysas reported
10 scoopsdaily
60 gdaily
as neededas reported

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

No side effects reported so far.

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“Creatine and Protein powder (if you dont get sufficient amounts with your diet) are useful.”
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“For workouts, I use protein powder and creatine.”
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“take protein powder”
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“1. Creatine (1-2g in morning) + BCAA + Protein powder the days I work out”
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“Or just get a high quality protein powder supplement.”
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate