Muscle Protein is the protein Nutripure designed for regular athletes: people who go to the gym three or four times a week, do CrossFit, Hyrox, combat or team sports, and for whom the post-workout shake is part of the routine. The idea: a good-quality milk protein, a short ingredient list and a daily use that stays sensible over time.

Nutripure is a French brand founded in 2017 by Christophe Carrio, five-time world champion in artistic karate and a qualified dietitian, and his brother Florent, an engineer. The company is based near Toulouse and manufactures in France.

The formula rests on two ingredients. On one side, a native whey isolate, obtained directly from milk by filtration rather than from cheese-making. On the other, native milk proteins, which contain whey and a large share of casein.

Whey isolate is known for fast digestion, while casein is digested more gradually. Combining them in equal parts gives a supply of amino acids that is both quick and spread over time, well suited to a shake after training or between meals. The brand’s traceability sheet lists European dairy suppliers; the product is GMO-free, not irradiated, with no titanium dioxide and no microcrystalline cellulose.

One serving of the neutral version, two level scoops, provides 24 g of protein for 109 kcal, with 0.5 g of fat and 1.8 g of carbohydrate, which is the lactose naturally present in milk. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass, to the maintenance of muscle mass and to the maintenance of normal bones.

Each serving also contains 2.6 g of leucine, 5.2 g of BCAAs and 11.1 g of essential amino acids, all naturally present in milk proteins: no isolated amino acid has been added. The patented lactase Tolerase™ L breaks lactose down into simpler sugars, for everyday comfort. Full details are in the Composition tab.

Pour 250 ml of water or plant milk into a shaker, add 30 g of powder (two level scoops) and shake for about ten seconds. The label indicates 30 to 60 g a day depending on your needs, your diet and your training volume: after the session, as a snack, or at breakfast. The neutral version, with no flavouring or sweetener, also blends into smoothies, porridge or pancake batter. The 750 g bag holds about 25 servings.

Contains milk, from two sources; the emulsifier is sunflower lecithin, not soy. Not suitable for people allergic to milk proteins or for a vegan diet; suitable for vegetarians who eat dairy. People very sensitive to dairy products should start with a small amount. Keep the bag cool, dry and away from light, and close the zip after each use.

Nutripure’s Whey Isolate Native is the most concentrated in protein and the lowest in lactose. Muscle Protein keeps a very high protein density with a more mixed profile thanks to casein, a good choice for daily use. Pure Recovery is an all-in-one post-workout with creatine, collagen, magnesium and zinc. Our whey section gathers all our protein powders.

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