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100% Whey Protein Isolate Alpine Vanilla

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(238 ratings)
Potassium 150 mg
Phosphorus 64 mg
Protein (unspecified) 25 Gram(s)
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Score75
A lean 25 g whey-isolate serving works well for protein intake, but it is not an efficient potassium, phosphorus, or heart-support supplement.
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Quantity:2 lb(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 75

A lean 25 g whey-isolate serving works well for protein intake, but it is not an efficient potassium, phosphorus, or heart-support supplement.
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Analysis

Each scoop supplies 25 g of whey protein isolate, a complete dairy protein suited to increasing daily protein intake and supporting recovery. The serving has 1 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat, keeping the macronutrient profile relatively lean.

Potassium at 150 mg and phosphorus at 64 mg contribute modest mineral amounts. Those nutrients do not make the powder a targeted heart product, and the formula does not address blood pressure, lipids, or vascular function directly.

The two-pound container is easier to store but delivers fewer servings than the larger version. Sunflower lecithin supports mixing, while the supplied data do not include specific taste or texture evidence.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a lean complete-protein powder
  • Active people supporting recovery or daily protein intake
  • Users who prefer Alpine vanilla flavor
Best for
  • Increasing daily protein
  • Post-exercise or meal protein support
  • Low-carbohydrate whey isolate

Pros

  • Provides 25 g of complete protein
  • Keeps carbohydrate to 1 g per serving
  • Uses whey protein isolate
  • Sunflower lecithin may support mixing

Cons

  • Potassium amount is modest
  • Phosphorus amount is small for targeted use
  • Not designed around heart-support pathways
  • The smaller package has a high recurring serving cost

Warnings

  • Whey is milk-derived and is not appropriate for people with a milk-protein allergy.
  • People with lactose intolerance may still need to test tolerance because whey products can retain small amounts of lactose.
  • Anyone following a prescribed protein, phosphorus, or potassium restriction for kidney disease should account for the full serving.

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

Whey isolate supplies a substantial, protein-focused serving with little carbohydrate or fat. Mineral compounds are not identified, so their form quality cannot be judged.

Ingredient transparency

75 High impact

Principal nutrient amounts are stated clearly and no proprietary blend hides the protein serving. Complete use directions and a full other-ingredients list are not included in the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong and the review volume is sufficient for a useful broad signal. No detailed comments are provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

61 Moderate impact

The useful protein serving is paired with a relatively high recurring cost. Whey isolate quality helps justify the cost, though incomplete ingredient disclosure limits comparison.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
110 Calorie(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Protein
25 Gram(s)
Calcium
138 mg
Phosphorus
64 mg
Magnesium
22 mg
Sodium
95 mg
Potassium
150 mg
Whey Protein isolate (Sunflower Lecithin)
28.74 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher
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Potassium · 150 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The serving supplies a moderate potassium amount, while the whey-derived chemical form remains unknown. The dietary label likely gives elemental potassium but does not make that explicit. The near-median cost is difficult to justify for potassium alone because the dose is well below the collection median.

Phosphorus · 64 mg OverallScore27
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label states an elemental phosphorus amount but does not name its source compound, leaving its bone relevance uncertain. The 64 mg serving is likely incidental rather than a targeted phosphorus dose, although one scoop is practical. Cost per serving is high compared with the collection benchmark, weakening value for phosphorus-focused use.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Potassium intake and risk of stroke in women with hypertension and nonhypertension in the Women's Health Initiative.
    Seth A; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Kamensky V; Silver B; Lakshminarayan K; Prentice R; Van Horn L; Wassertheil-Smoller S · Stroke · 2015
    Cohort study90,137 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  2. Associations between sodium, potassium, and blood pressure: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a prospective cohort study.
    Swift SL; Sotres-Alvarez D; Raij L; Wassertheil-Smoller S; Schneiderman N; Llabre M; Zeki Al Hazzouri A; Rundek T; Van Horn L; Daviglus M; Castaneda S; Youngblood M; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Elfassy T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study11,429 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  3. Serum potassium levels provide prognostic information in symptomatic heart failure beyond traditional clinical variables.
    Toledo CC; Vellosa Schwartzmann P; Miguel Silva L; da Silva Ferreira G; Bianchini Cardoso F; Citelli Ribeiro V; Paim LR; Antunes-Correa LM; Carvalho Sposito A; Matos Souza JR; Modolo R; Nadruz W; Fernandes de Carvalho LS; Coelho-Filho OR · ESC heart failure · 2021
    Cohort study178 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  4. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  5. Oral potassium supplementation for management of essential hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Poorolajal J; Zeraati F; Soltanian AR; Sheikh V; Hooshmand E; Maleki A · PloS one · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,213 participants23 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  6. Effect of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies.
    D'Elia L; Cappuccio FP; Masulli M; La Fata E; Rendina D; Galletti F · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis332 participants5 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  7. Long-Term Potassium Monitoring and Dynamics in Heart Failure and Risk of Mortality.
    Núñez J; Bayés-Genís A; Zannad F; Rossignol P; Núñez E; Bodí V; Miñana G; Santas E; Chorro FJ; Mollar A; Carratalá A; Navarro J; Górriz JL; Lupón J; Husser O; Metra M; Sanchis J · Circulation · 2019
    Cohort study2,164 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  8. Finerenone, Serum Potassium, and Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction.
    Vardeny O; Vaduganathan M; Claggett BL; Desai AS; Jhund PS; Lam CSP; Senni M; Shah SJ; Voors AA; Zannad F; Pitt B; Matsumoto S; Merkely B; Zieroth S; Yilmaz MB; Lay-Flurrie J; Viswanathan P; Horvat-Broecker A; Scalise A; McMurray JJV; Solomon SD · JAMA cardiology · 2025
    Randomized trial6,001 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  9. Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length.
    Behers BJ; Behers BM; Stephenson-Moe CA; Vargas IA; Meng Z; Thompson AJ; Melchor J; Wojtas CN; Rosario MA; Baker JF; Deevers AC; Mouratidis RW; Sweeney MJ · Nutrients · 2024
    Meta-analysisHeart Health forPotassium
  10. Effect of high potassium diet on endothelial function.
    Blanch N; Clifton PM; Petersen KS; Willoughby SR; Keogh JB · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2015
    Randomized trial35 participantsHeart Health forPotassium