InflammaCORE® Vanilla Chai with Pea Protein by Ortho Molecular Products

If you want a gentler daily shake that leans anti-inflammatory, this pea protein powder fits. The 19 g of plant protein works for dairy-free or soy-free eaters, and the included vitamin D3 at 2,000 IU suits adults whose Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy is in the lower part of the normal range and need a maintenance dose. It’s a practical option during rehab or heavy training when you’re tracking hs-CRP (a blood marker of inflammation) and need an easy, low-allergen protein powder rather than a dessert-like mass gainer. If you need 30 g or more protein per serving, you’ll likely want a higher-protein formula or a double serving.

Pea protein supplies all essential amino acids, which your muscles use to repair and your gut uses as fuel for its lining. Protein also steadies post-meal glucose, which indirectly lowers inflammatory swings. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, the form your skin makes) helps regulate immune signals and bone turnover, and adequate D3 keeps parathyroid hormone in check, the signal that pulls calcium from bone. The minerals here cover common shortfalls from modern diets. Any proprietary blend effects on inflammation are usually modest on their own, so use labs like hs-CRP and Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy to judge impact over time.

Mix two scoops with 8–10 oz of water or a milk alternative once daily. Take with a source of fat, like almond milk or a small snack, to enhance vitamin D absorption. Sensitive stomach or a history of bloating from shakes? Start with half a serving for a few days, then titrate up. Use after training or as a snack between meals. Expect protein effects immediately on satiety and recovery, while Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy typically moves within 4 to 12 weeks on labs.

Skip or get clinician guidance if you have a history of high calcium, recurrent kidney stones, or sarcoidosis, since the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 can raise calcium levels. The iron content is modest, but those with high Ferritin (the body’s iron store) or hemochromatosis should avoid extra iron. Minerals in shakes can bind certain medicines, so separate from thyroid hormone, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics by at least 3 to 4 hours. If you follow a sodium-restricted diet, note the 280 mg sodium per serving. Those with legume allergies should avoid pea protein.