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Isagenix Protein Powder Reviews and Nutrition/Ingredients Analysis
Isagenix is a MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) company just like Beachbody (the manufacturer of Shakeology) and Herbalife.
This means the way they sell stuff is to hire independent reps that sell their products for them.
The reason we bring this up is not to knock on MLM companies (there are plenty of fine ones out there) but to point out that most Isagenix reviews you see online are from websites that have a vested interest in selling Isagenix products (aka, they get commission!).
While we do sell a plant protein powder, this review of Isagenix protein powders are as unbiased as possible. We evaluated their products based on two objective criteria: 1.) Ingredients and 2.) Nutrition.
Here’s what our analysis revealed …
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Isagenix Reviews: Methodology
Similar to our other plant-based protein powder reviews, we’re analyzing Isagenix protein powders based on health and nutrition … NOT taste. If you want to read reviews about how it tastes, check their website and Amazon.
Let’s get started …
Isagenix sells three types of protein powder:
- IsaPro (90 calories, 1 gram of sugar, and 18 grams of protein per serving)
- IsaLean Shake (240 calories, 6-7 grams of sugar, and 24 grams of protein per serving)
- IsaLean Pro Shake (280 calories, 9 grams of sugar, and 36 grams of protein per serving)
IsaPro is marketed toward people trying to lose weight. The latter two target more active people who are looking for more calories and protein per serving.
Next, let’s review what’s in them.
Here are complete nutrition facts information labels and ingredient list analyses for each product and flavor …
Isagenix Ingredients and Nutrition Facts Reviews
IsaPro Chocolate Protein Shake
IsaPro Vanilla Protein Shake
IsaLean Chocolate Protein Powder (Whey)
Ingredients: Exclusive Myo-IsaLean® Complex [whey protein concentrate (undenatured), milk protein concentrate (undenatured), low-heat nonfat dry milk], cocoa powder, soluble vegetable fiber, sunflower oil powder, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, cellulose, molasses powder, honey powder, xanthan gum, chia seed powder, natural flavors, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom), sea salt, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, cinnamon, Lactobacillus acidophilus Contains milk ingredients.
IsaLean Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey)
Ingredients: Exclusive Myo-IsaLean® Complex [whey protein concentrate (undenatured), milk protein concentrate (undenatured), low-heat nonfat dry milk], soluble vegetable fiber, sunflower oil powder, natural flavors, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, cellulose, molasses powder, honey powder, xanthan gum, chia seed powder, cinnamon, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom), sea salt, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus Contains milk ingredients.IsaLean Strawberry Protein Powder (Whey)
Ingredients: Exclusive Myo-IsaLean® Complex [whey protein concentrate (undenatured), milk protein concentrate (undenatured), low-heat nonfat dry milk], soluble vegetable fiber, sunflower oil powder, natural flavors, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, cellulose, molasses powder, honey powder, xanthan gum, chia seed powder, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, beet juice powder, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom), sea salt, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus Contains milk ingredients.IsaLean Cookies & Cream Protein Powder (Whey)
Ingredients: Exclusive Myo-IsaLean® Complex [whey protein concentrate (undenatured), milk protein concentrate (undenatured), low-heat nonfat dry milk], soluble vegetable fiber, sunflower oil powder, chocolate cookie crumbs (tapioca starch, rice flour, sugar, cocoa powder, palm oil,§ salt, chocolate liquor, natural flavor, sodium bicarbonate), natural flavors, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, cellulose, xanthan gum, chia seed powder, molasses powder, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, sea salt, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom), stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus Contains milk ingredients.IsaLean Whole Blend Plant-Based Shake Chocolate
Ingredients: Phyto-IsaLean® Complex (fava bean protein isolate,mung bean protein concentrate, pea protein concentrate), soluble
vegetable fiber, cocoa powder, sunflower oil powder, medium-chain
triglyceride oil powder, molasses powder, natural flavors, cellulose,
chia seed powder, xanthan gum, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa)
stem and leaf extract, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach,
kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake
mushroom, shiitake mushroom), sea salt, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)
leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus
IsaLean Whole Blend Plant-Based Shake Vanilla
Ingredients: Phyto-IsaLean® Complex (fava bean protein isolate, mung bean protein concentrate, pea protein concentrate), soluble vegetable fiber, natural flavors, sunflower oil powder, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, molasses powder, cellulose, xanthan gum, chia seed powder, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom), sea salt, cinnamon, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilusIsaLean Whole Blend Plant-Based Shake Strawberry
Ingredients: Phyto-IsaLean® Complex (fava bean protein isolate, mung bean protein concentrate, pea protein concentrate), soluble vegetable fiber, sunflower oil powder, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, natural flavors, molasses powder, cellulose, xanthan gum, chia seed powder, beet juice powder, malic acid, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, vegetable extract blend (broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom), sea salt, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilusIsaLean Pro Natural Vanilla
Exclusive Myo-IsaLean® PRO Complex [whey protein concentrate (undenatured), milk protein concentrate (undenatured), low-heat nonfat dry milk], digestion-resistant maltodextrin, sunflower oil powder, fructose, natural flavors, xanthan gum, cellulose, chia seed powder, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, magnesium oxide, lemon juice powder, tricalcium phosphate, potassium citrate, enzyme blend [lactase (from Aspergillus oryzae), lipase (from Rhizopus oryzae), cellulase (from Trichoderma longibrachiatum), invertase (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae), protease (from Aspergillus oryzae), amylase (from Bacillus subtilis), bromelain (from Ananas comosus), papain (from Carica papaya), acid stable protease (from Aspergillus niger)], vitamin C (ascorbic acid), sea salt, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, molybdenum yeast, cinnamon powder, manganese gluconate, vitamin E succinate, potassium iodide, niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), copper gluconate, chromium chloride, sodium selenite, vitamin B5 (d-calcium pantothenate), biotin, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl), Lactobacillus acidophilus, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin HCl), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), folic acid, methylfolate (L-5-methylfolate calcium)IsaLean Pro Natural Chocolate
Exclusive Myo-IsaLean® PRO Complex [whey protein concentrate (undenatured), milk protein concentrate (undenatured), low-heat nonfat dry milk], natural Dutch cocoa powder, fructose, digestion-resistant maltodextrin, sunflower oil powder, natural flavors, xanthan gum, cellulose, chia seed powder, medium-chain triglyceride oil powder, Ionic Alfalfa™ (Medicago sativa) stem and leaf extract, magnesium oxide, tricalcium phosphate, potassium citrate, sea salt, enzyme blend [lactase (from Aspergillus oryzae), lipase (from Rhizopus oryzae), cellulase (from Trichoderma longibrachiatum), invertase (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae), protease (from Aspergillus oryzae), amylase (from Bacillus subtilis), bromelain (from Ananas comosus), papain (from Carica papaya), acid stable protease (from Aspergillus niger)], vitamin C (ascorbic acid), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, molybdenum yeast, cinnamon powder, manganese gluconate, stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract, vitamin E succinate, potassium iodide, niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), copper gluconate, chromium chloride, sodium selenite, vitamin B5 (d-calcium pantothenate), biotin, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl), Lactobacillus acidophilus, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin HCl), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), folic acid, methylfolate (L-5-methylfolate calcium)6 Reasons I Don’t Love Isagenix Protein Powders
- Protein sources: Most of Isagenix’s products contain whey protein concentrate or milk protein. Dairy-based protein powders has been shown to have negative side effects for many people. If you have a sensitive gut, you may want to avoid whey because of its inflammatory properties. Opt for their plant-based option, Plant Based Whole Blend IsaLean Shake, instead.
- Sugar: Sugar is one of the most common ingredients in Isagenix shakes. While IsaPro and IsaLean Plant Based only have 1 gram of sugar, IsaLean Shake and IsaLean Pro Shakes have 9 and 11 grams of sugar, respectively (from fructose). That’s just way too much added sugar for a protein shake–over 1/3 of the recommended daily intake for women!
- Natural flavors: Like most flavored protein powders, Isagenix uses “natural” flavors. Despite their innocent-sounding name, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says natural flavors “may trigger an acute, allergic reaction, intolerance, or other problems.” I personally avoid products that have them, because you really have no idea what’s in them (and food companies aren’t required to tell you).
- Gums/Thickeners: Isagenix uses several different types of gums, some of which may be disruptive to gut health. For example, xanthan gum may lead to GI bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
- Organic: Isagenix’s products are not organic, which means their ingredients could be exposed to chemical pesticides and herbicides.
- Cost: At $.07-.08/gram, Isagenix is expensive compared to similar powders. (Note: I use cost per gram to account for different serving sizes).
Bottom Line: Are Isagenix IsaLean and IsaPro Protein Shakes and Powders Good for You?
In my personal opinion, the only Isagenix shakes I recommend are the Plant Based Whole Blend IsaLean Shake because they’re low in sugar (1 gram) and have a solid blend of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and probiotics.
All other Isagenix protein products I reviewed contain added sugar, gums, and flavors, which I do not recommend.
There are definitely worse protein powders you can buy, but based on my reviews of all Isagenix products and ingredient / nutrition analysis, I recommend sticking with a product with 100% real food, organic ingredients instead.
Thank you. I have read your review. I am about to turn 70 and I am trying to maintain weight. My health is very poor and a nurse gave me some protein powder to try. Gout is a killer for me. Sofar, the Isolean plant based powder may do the trick.
Best regards,
Bill Mosher
Made with cheap oils and pea protein witch carries a lot of metals and chemicles no thx.
Hi, the link for the top 30 plant-based proteins is not working.
It sounds like a great resource.