Vegan Pro Review: The Power of Clean Protein

Plant-based proteins are continually growing particularly with vegan protein powders. Many consumers have switched to plant-based proteins not only due to dietary intolerances but also for their positive health benefits. In this article, we will be reviewing one of our best-selling plant-based proteins, Clean Active Vegan Pro.

What is Vegan Pro?

Vegan Pro is an organic plant-based protein made by an Australian company, Clean Active. Clean Active believes in using natural ingredients to develop high-quality supplements for anyone wanting to improve and promote a clean lifestyle. Vegan Pro is made up of premium organic pea protein isolate and brown rice protein that is hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive individuals and helps to support training.

Vegan Pro Highlights

• 23g Organic Pea Protein Isolate & Brown Rice Protein per Serving
• Dairy Free & Gluten Free
• Rich source of nutrients 
• Convenient protein shake to take on the go 
• Free of Artificial Colours, Sweeteners & Preservatives

Vegan Pro Ingredients & Dosage

Vegan Pro’s ingredient profile goes as follows:

• Protein – 23g
• Carbohydrates – 0.9g | Sugars – 0.1g 
• Fats – 0.8g | Saturated – 0.3g
• Sodium – 426mg 

Vegan Protein Blend (Pea Protein Isolate [Pisane®, Fermented Brown Rice Protein), Cocoa Powder, Natural Flavours, Soy Lecithin (0.2%), Stevia.

Vegan Pro Benefits & Pros

Most vegans don’t get enough nutrients based on their plant-based diet so supplementing with a protein powder can be helpful. Vegan Pro is a well-formulated plant-based protein powder that provides a rich source of nutrients like organic pea protein and brown rice protein for you to build and maintain lean muscle. Whether you’re active or not, incorporating a vegan protein like Vegan Pro can help the body grow, repair and maintain muscle tissue. Without muscle tissue we lose strength, bone health declines and our metabolic rate minimises.  

Numerous studies are indicating the health benefits of taking a plant-based protein powder, especially for active individuals. These benefits include improving body composition, suppressing hunger and enhancing exercise performance. One study highlighted that vegan protein made with peas can promote muscle thickness gains when taken in conjunction with a resistance training program¹. The study also showed that similar gains were made in terms of muscle thickness and strength in the whey group and the pea group. It was the general consensus for years that plant-based proteins could not match up to animal-based proteins when it came to performance enhancement. This study was one of the first to buck the trend and pave the way for new research into the performance enhancement benefits of plant-based protein powder².

Moreover, vegan protein made with peas can help with hunger cravings. A 2016 study that compared the digestion rate and satiety properties of pea, whey and casein proteins found that pea protein was effective at triggering satiety signals³. The results of this study are part of the reason why pea protein has been promoted as a useful supplement in the treatment of obesity. Pea protein has been shown to suppress hunger and provide a complete amino acid profile making it a viable option for a high protein diet, helping combat obesity.

Vegan Pro Negatives & Cons

Vegan Pro’s formula indicates that there may be soy within the protein blend. There have been cases where protein made with soy has been linked to allergies. Whilst it is more rare than milk protein allergy, soy allergy is still one of the top allergies on the market. These allergies may include skin irritations. So, if you’re sensitive to soy then it is best to avoid consuming this protein. 

Vegan Pro Taste & Mixability

Although most plant-based proteins are known to be gritty, chalky and unpleasant; Vegan Pro tastes otherwise. Vegan Pro is available in three flavours consisting of Cacao Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Vanilla Malt. Each flavour of Vegan Pro is very typical of a locally made product. Without a whole barrack of artificial sweeteners, Vegan Pro may have a slight aftertaste, but isn’t too overpowering. As for texture, Vegan Pro mixes easily into a thick shake with any milk preference of choice. 

Vegan Pro Verdict

If you haven’t noticed already, Vegan protein powders are exponentially growing. Whether it be for health reasons or for sustainability, there are numerous benefits to taking a vegan plant-based protein. So, if you’re looking for a healthy, natural and dairy-free protein powder, then Clean Active’s Vegan Pro is definitely one to add to the list.  

¹Overduin J. NUTRALYS® pea protein: characterization of in vitrogastric digestion and in vivogastrointestinal peptide responses relevant to satiety

²Michael J. Falvo Jay R. Hoffman Protein – Which is Best <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905294/>

³Clifton P, Effects of a high protein diet on body weight and comorbidities associated with obesity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23107523