Pea Protein 24 g by Now Sports

If whey bloats you or you avoid dairy, pea protein isolate is the cleanest way to keep protein high after training. One scoop delivers 24 g, enough for most 35-year-olds to hit a muscle-building dose in a single shake. It also suits vegans on restrictive diets and anyone who wants a hypoallergenic option when travel or a busy schedule makes real-food protein inconsistent.

Pea protein is rich in leucine, the amino acid that flips on muscle protein synthesis (the process of turning amino acids into new muscle). A scoop provides roughly 2 g leucine, close to the 2–3 g threshold most lifters aim for per meal. Its overall amino acid profile is high in lysine but lower in methionine and cysteine, so pairing it with grains or seeds across the day evens out the balance and keeps results on par with whey in head-to-head training studies.

Use one level scoop in 10–14 oz of cold water or milk substitute and blend until smooth. Take within 1–2 hours after lifting, or as a meal anchor when your food protein is light. Chasing strength or body recomp? Most active adults land at 1.6–2.2 g protein per kg body weight per day; this serving is a practical building block toward that target without dairy. If digestion is sensitive, start with half a scoop for a week.

Skip this if you have a known legume or pea allergy. If you have chronic kidney disease or a history of kidney stones, talk to your clinician about total daily protein and fluid goals before adding any isolate. Phenylketonuria (PKU) requires tracking phenylalanine from all sources, including pea protein. Occasional gas can happen with fast increases in protein; titrate slowly and take with food.