Fitness, Protein & Nutrition Supplements

Protein powders, sports nutrition, electrolytes, collagen and recovery supplements. Brands include Designs for Health, NFH, Garden of Life, Revolution Nutrition and Organika. Shipping across Canada.

Choosing a protein powder

• Whey isolate — fastest absorbing, highest protein per scoop, very low lactose. The default choice around training.
• Whey concentrate — cheaper, slightly lower protein percentage, retains more lactose. Fine unless dairy bothers you.
• Plant protein — pea, rice, hemp blends. Blends matter here: individual plant proteins are incomplete, so combinations give a better amino acid profile.
• Collagen — worth separating out. It's low in several essential amino acids and doesn't work well as a general protein source, but it's used specifically for joint, skin and connective tissue support.

Compare grams of protein per scoop against scoop size, not price per tub. A cheaper product with a smaller scoop and more filler often costs more per gram delivered.

How much protein

General guidance sits around 1.2 to 2.0 g per kilogram of bodyweight daily for people training regularly, higher at the top end when in a calorie deficit. Powder is a convenience, not a requirement — food-first works, and powder fills gaps when appetite or timing don't cooperate.

Electrolytes

Useful for sessions beyond about an hour, in heat, or for heavy sweaters. Sodium is the electrolyte that matters most and the one many products underdose in favour of flavouring. For shorter or moderate sessions, water is usually sufficient.

Recovery basics

Creatine monohydrate remains the most studied performance supplement there is, and the plain monohydrate form is as effective as the expensive variants. Beyond that, sleep and total protein intake do more for recovery than any supplement stack.

Related categories

Electrolytes · Magnesium · Supplements · Omega & Essential Fatty Acids

Competitive athletes subject to drug testing should confirm third-party certification before using any supplement. If you have kidney conditions or take prescription medication, check with your healthcare provider before significantly increasing protein intake or adding supplements.