Divine Nutrition Pro Isolate offers 24 grams of 100% pure whey protein isolate per serving. The company states its protein isolate is the ‘purest stuff out there’ and packs proteins without going heavy on unwanted carbs, sugars, fats and calories. Divine Nutrition has also fortified the product with some essential minerals to support metabolic processes that lead to muscle synthesis and growth. The product aims to provide accelerated muscle growth, recovery and strength. Let us now evaluate the product attributes to see if it offers what it claims.
Nutrition Profile
Divine Nutrition Pro Isolate provides you with 24 grams of 100% whey protein isolate per serving of 1 scoop which is approximately 30 grams. This gives it a protein content profile of around 80 percent which is good but not great to be frank. There are plenty of brands out there who offer concentrates with 80% protein content and isolates with 90% protein content. However, it makes up for it by the other constituents present in the product and its effectiveness.
BCAA: The product has been manufactured through a refined micro-filtration process. It prevents usage of high temperatures and thus, retains the natural goodness of ingredients. Thus, every serving of Divine Nutrition Pro Isolate gives you 5.6 grams of naturally occurring BCAA (Branched Chain amino Acids).
Glutamine: The product also offers 4.3 grams of naturally occurring glutamine per serving. Both BCAA and glutamine are essential to achieve an accelerated muscle growth and recovery after subjecting the muscles to a hard workout.
ProHydrolase®: Post workout the worn-out muscles need to be supplied with protein as early as possible. ProHydrolase – a multi-blend of digestive enzymes, (patented product of Deerland Enzymes, USA) is a clinically proven digestive and hydrolysing enzyme for a fast protein digestion. Every serving offers 240 mg of this enzyme.
Papain Enzyme: In addition to ProHydrolase® Pro Whey also has papain which is derived from papaya. It is a strong digestive enzyme that plays a crucial role in digesting strong protein fibres.
The other components per serving (approximate figures):
Energy: 125 kcal
Total Fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Sugars: 0 grams
Sodium: 56 mg
Potassium: 167 mg
Calcium: 130 mg
Magnesium: 22mg
Phosphorus: 98 mg
The product is also gluten and lactose free and is devoid of any fillers. It has soya lecithin as a source of healthy fat that helps in cellular integrity of the growing muscles. The product has added approved sweetener, flavour and thickening agent. Overall, it has a good nutritional profile.
Taste
Divine Nutrition Pro Isolate is available in a chocolate flavour. This universally adored flavour has once again worked in favour of the brand. The users have expressed their liking for the rich taste and texture. The brand also states that it is the only completely clear milk protein when dissolved in water. So you can expect a uniformly flavoured milk shake that is lump or foam free.
Effectiveness
The product label states that it is a strength and muscle builder. The early set of reviews scanned by our team and the detailed analyses of the nutritional profile indicate that the product is definitely effective and lives up to its labelled claims. 24 grams of whey protein with absolutely no sugar and negligent amounts of carbs and fats ensure that the muscles get a powerful protein boost with every serving.
Quality
Divine Nutrition sources its raw ingredients from some pretty renowned brands like DigeZyme, ProHydrolase, Carnipure, AstraGin etc. which are all foreign-based patented brands. With a company so particular regarding the source of its ingredients, quality in the final product can be considered assured.
Side Effects
A major side effect of most protein supplements is bloating and other gastric disturbances. Divine Nutrition Pro Isolate, with its digestive enzymes surely takes care of the gastric problems associated with a whey based products. The early set of reviews received from the users confirms this understanding. The product stands as a safe offering.
Price/Value:
It is available in 1 kg and 2 kg jars. A 1-kg jar offers 33 scoops (1 scoop per serving) and is available for around Rs. 3990. Hence, cost per serving comes to around Rs. 120 which is quite expensive. Divine Nutrition needs to be thoughtful about its price tag which plays a crucial role in making anything a mass product in the Indian market.