Protein Drinks

Written by Louisa Giampaolo, Dietitian, on August 15,2022

Protein Drinks

Between running from the office to the gym and your daily errands, supplementing your diet can be a chore — especially when you’re counting your macros. With our range of protein drinks, you can benefit from ready-mixed and ready-to-drink protein on the go.

At Elite Supplements, you’ll find a wide and diverse selection of protein drinks online you can keep in your bag, car or office, so you never have to go without maintaining optimum nutrition.


Enjoy a flavour and protein-boosted drink on the go with Elite Supplements

Consuming protein is key to your fitness journey and general health maintenance. With a protein drink in hand, you can ensure you're maintaining your daily recommended intake or increasing your consumption to stimulate muscle growth and repair.

There is a reason why protein drinks are every trainer's go-to to get the most out of their fitness journey. The amino acids in protein are responsible for muscle synthesis, creating the optimum conditions for muscle toning, growth, repair and increased strength.

Within our range of protein drinks online, you’ll find single servings packing up to 35 grams of protein so you can ensure you’re meeting your daily recommended protein intake. Compact in size to easily fit in your bag, forgetting your lunch at work isn’t an option — so you don’t need to resort to eating unhealthy takeout. With a meal already sorted, you can enjoy the feeling of fullness and avoid reaching for unnecessary snacks and excess kilojoules.


Push past plateaus with our range of protein drinks online

Elite Supplements continues to be the best place to find protein drinks online, with a history of sourcing fitness and health supplements from leading brands that help you get the most out of your journey.

Explore the whole range and discover a flavour that suits your taste. Choose from a rich and crowd-pleasing chocolate, go wild with chocolate honeycomb or opt for classic vanilla. We also stock a range of protein-rich water to keep you hydrated for a lighter-tasting choice. Sold in packs of multiples, you can be sure your pantry will be well-stocked to support you at every gym session.


Shop the range of protein drinks at Elite Supplements today

One of the first companies to bring protein powder to Australia, you can find comfort and confidence in our wide and diverse range of fitness, health and nutritional supplements. Whether you’re looking to stimulate muscle growth with a protein drink or supplement with BCAA, you have easy and convenient access to your favourite supplements in-store and online.

Looking for other opportunities to improve your nutrition? Check out our sales collection for great products at competitive prices, and if you’re a personal coach or gym owner, our affiliate program will help you assist your clients.

If you’d like to learn more about improving your fitness, check out our blog and FAQs, or if you need assistance selecting the right proteins for your regime, get in touch — we’d be happy to help.

FAQ

What are protein drinks?

A protein drink is a nutrition health supplement designed to complement your health, fitness and training goals, while delivering a significant protein boost to help manage your weight, stimulate muscle development and aid recovery.

What are the benefits of protein drinks?

Whether you’re looking to gain muscle mass, shed weight or improve your fitness, protein drinks offer numerous benefits to achieve the results you’ve been working towards. They include:


  • Build strength

    When consumed alongside a regular fitness regime, protein supplements have been shown to increase your strength and muscle growth. (1)

  • Increase satiety

    Protein drinks increase your levels of peptide YY (PYY) — a hormone that makes you feel fuller for longer — while decreasing your levels of ghrelin, a hormone responsible for feelings of hunger. When you’re feeling satisfied, you’re less likely to overeat and consume excess and unnecessary kilojoules. (2)

  • Aid muscle repair

    Growing muscles requires them to be broken and repaired stronger than before. Studies have shown that amino and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in protein are necessary to support your recovery from intense exercise and work. (3)

  • Increase protein absorption

    Whether your diet contains few sources of protein or your body cannot absorb it in your food, supplementing with a protein drink will give your body the diverse range of nutrients and minerals it needs to function and thrive.
Can you drink a protein drink anytime?

Yes. Protein drinks are a great way to supplement your diet at any time of the day — they can be easily enjoyed daily. While some prefer pre-workout drinks to support their energy levels for a training session, many people consume a protein drink over 30 minutes before, during or after a session to take advantage of an anabolic window where muscles are believed to be more sensitive to protein synthesis. However, research has shown that strict timing may be unnecessary when there isn’t a single opportunity in the day to consume protein, and it could also last longer. (4)

Still, taking a protein supplement consistently is more important to achieve the results you’re looking for without restricting yourself to the perfect timing.

References

1. Cintineo, Harry P et al. “Effects of Protein Supplementation on Performance and Recovery in Resistance and Endurance Training.” Frontiers in nutrition vol. 5 83. 11 Sep. 2018, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2018.00083

2. Veldhorst, M et al. “Protein-induced satiety: effects and mechanisms of different proteins.” Physiology & behavior vol. 94,2 (2008): 300-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2008.01.003

3. Kreider, Richard B, and Bill Campbell. “Protein for exercise and recovery.” The Physician and sportsmedicine vol. 37,2 (2009): 13-21. https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.2009.06.1705

4. Arent, Shawn M et al. “Nutrient Timing: A Garage Door of Opportunity?.” Nutrients vol. 12,7 1948. 30 Jun. 2020, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12071948