Why choose protein drinks?

Protein supports many bodily functions, such as muscle growth, healthy weight management, nail growth, tissue production, and even hormone production. Protein drinks are an efficient and convenient way to integrate protein into a balanced diet, and by customizing your protein intake with a lifestyle change regimen, you can help curb cravings and support those tired muscles.

At The Vitamin Shoppe, we have a full range of protein supplement drinks to help you feel fuller and make it simpler to get the protein you need on the go. If you crave a delicious, high-energy breakfast or extra protein in a post-workout boost, our high-protein beverages are a great choice. These tasty, healthy protein shakes can help feed your muscles and keep you feeling strong.

How do protein shakes help supplement your nutrition?

From athletes to bodybuilders and students to retirees, everybody needs their daily protein intake. While the amount of protein needed in your diet varies by person and depends on a range of factors, including lifestyle, body fat goals, and other health requirements, the right protein shake can help get you there. No matter how you live your life, finding a consistent source of protein can help you supplement the nutrition you get from food and promote healthy weight management.

What types of protein drinks are available at The Vitamin Shoppe?

With our extensive selection of protein beverages at The Vitamin Shoppe, you can find a drink perfect for your needs and preferences. Ready-to-drink shakes come in convenient bottles, cans, and cartons for an easy way to take your protein on the go. Choose from rich and creamy protein shakes, milk-based coffee drinks, and water-based protein drinks in fruity flavors.

We pride ourselves on stocking a superior selection of the industry's most popular brands including Alani Nu, JOCKO FUEL, Isopure, Orgain, and Labrada Nutrition.

What are some benefits of protein shakes and drinks?

There are a variety of potential benefits to adding protein beverages to your health regimen, such as:

Promoting Muscle Gain

Consuming protein after a workout may aid in muscle recovery. Excess protein in your diet may be beneficial as you work towards increasing your muscle mass because protein supports muscle growth. The effects of protein on your workout will depend on your specific needs and fitness goals.

Supporting Weight Management

A protein drink can help you get the right amount of protein for your weight per day. Your weight management goals will help determine which drinks have the right number of calories and grams of total fat for you.

Supplementing Nutrients

Protein drinks can provide more than just protein; many also contain other key nutrients to support exercise recovery, muscle building, and overall health. Popular ingredient additions may include:

• BCAAs: Branched-chain amino acids like leucine help stimulate muscle protein synthesis and growth. They also help reduce exercise fatigue and soreness.

• Creatine: This compound helps boost strength output, increases lean muscle mass, improves high-intensity exercise capacity, and aids muscle recovery.

• Vitamins & Minerals: Important vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and zinc replenish what's lost through sweat and fuel energy production.

The additional ingredients in protein shake formulas can complement the protein content to better meet the needs of athletes, bodybuilders, and active individuals.

How do I find the right protein drink for me?

With a vast selection of healthy protein shakes, drinks, and powders, The Vitamin Shoppe makes it easy to find delicious, high-quality options to suit your health and fitness needs. Each person may require a different amount of protein intake depending on activity level, age, and goals. Browse our selection by life stage to find a good place to start. Our categories include children, teens, and mature adults who are 50 and older.

Our protein drink selection also accommodates a variety of specialty diets, including:

• Lactose-, gluten-, and sugar-free
• Zero-carb and low-carb
• Vegan and vegetarian
• Non-GMO
• Organic
• Kosher

Narrow down your choices based on your age and diet plan, and we'll show you the options best suited to your needs.

In addition to delicious protein drinks and shakes, you can browse a selection of protein powders, including whey powder, pea protein, and rice protein powder, for more ways to consume your daily protein.

For more information, The Vitamin Shoppe offers helpful resources so you can make better decisions when it comes to your health. Check out our videos, how-to guides, and tasty recipes on our What’s Good blog to get helpful health tips and advice, or drop by one of our store locations near you where our dedicated Health Enthusiasts will be happy to assist you.