Pro-Optimal Whey Dr. Mercola
VS
Whey Protein Isolate Life Extension

[Dr. Mercola] Pro-Optimal Whey VS Whey Protein Isolate [Life Extension]

5.1 VSR
VSRating
5.8 VSR
$ 3.43
Price
per pure 25g protein
$ 1.65
17 g
Protein
per serving size
17 g
$ 2.33
Price
per serving size
$ 1.12
Yes
Amino Total: 1 g
Amino Acids / BCAAs
No
Yes
1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend
Enzymes / Probiotics
No
Yes
8 Vitamin(s): Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7
6 Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium
Vitamins / Minerals
Yes
4 Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium
Yes
1 Flavor(s): Vanilla
Flavors
Yes
2 Flavor(s): Chocolate, Vanilla
Yes
1 Size(s): 1.2 lb
Sizes
Yes
2 Size(s): 0.88 lb, 0.96 lb
Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey
Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate
Our verdict

We’ve conducted an analysis of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey and Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate. Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey wins in this analysis and gains 5.1 VSR. Its competitor Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate receives 5.8 VSR. The gap in rating was affected in the first place by the price, the cost of 25 grams of pure protein of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey is $ 3.43 as against $ 1.65 of Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate. One serving of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey contains 17 grams protein as against 17 grams in one Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate serving. At the same time, a serving of Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey costs $ 2.33, and a serving of Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate costs $ 1.12.

The Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey composition contains minerals in an amount of 6 as against 4 in Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate.

Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey has just one flavour, Vanilla. Life Extension releases 2 flavors of Whey Protein Isolate.

Dr. Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey has just one size, 1.2 lb. Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate is available in 2 sizes.


We recommend buying Life Extension Whey Protein Isolate.

Same Nutrition Facts
110
calories
70
20 mg
cholesterol
5 mg
70 mg
sodium
95 mg
Effective for: Low levels of sodium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis
110 mg
potassium
75 mg
Effective for: Low levels of potassium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure
6 g
total carbohydrate
0.5 g
17 g
protein
17 g
80 mg
calcium
83 mg
Effective for: Indigestion; High levels of potassium in the blood; Low levels of calcium in the blood; Kidney failure
Possibly Effective for: Colon cancer, rectal cancer; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Preventing tooth loss; Overactive parathyroid; Weak and brittle bones; Premenstrual syndrome
48 mg
magnesium
15 mg
from Magnesium Glycinate Chelate
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Effective for: Constipation; Indigestion; Seizures in women with pre-eclampsia; Low levels of magnesium in the blood; A pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine
Possibly Effective for: Irregular heartbeat; Asthma; Nerve pain in people with cancer; Cerebral palsy; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Cluster headache; Colon cancer, rectal cancer; Heart disease; Cystic fibrosis; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; Hearing loss; High cholesterol; A disease of heart valves; Weak and brittle bones; Pain after surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Chest pain due to blood vessel spasms; A type of irregular heartbeat
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Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Sugars
2 g
Vitamin C
90 mg
as Ascorbic Acid
Effective for: Vitamin C deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Protein in the urine; Irregular heartbeat; Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy; Common cold; Airway infections caused by exercise; Swelling of the stomach; Gout; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Lead poisoning; Osteoarthritis; Pain after surgery; Sunburn; Wrinkled skin
Vitamin E
9 mg
as D-alpha tocopherol
Effective for: An inherited condition that affects motor control; Vitamin E deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Alzheimer disease; Menstrual cramps; A type of non-cancerous skin sore; Bleeding within the skull; Parkinson disease; Recovery from laser eye surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Physical performance in elderly adults; Rheumatoid arthritis; Sunburn; Swelling of the eye
Vitamin B1
2.5 mg
as Thiamine Mononitrate
Effective for: Metabolic disorders; Thiamine deficiency; Brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation
Vitamin B2
2.1 mg
as Riboflavin
Effective for: Preventing and treating low riboflavin levels
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches
Vitamin B3
4 mg
as Niacinamide
Effective for: Abnormal levels of blood fats; Treatment and prevention of niacin deficiency, and certain conditions related to niacin deficiency such as pellagra
Possibly Effective for: Metabolic syndrome; Abnormal levels of blood fats
Vitamin B6
2.5 mg
as Pyridoxine HCl
Effective for: Seizures; A condition in which the body makes abnormal red blood cells that build up iron ; Vitamin B6 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Hardening of the arteries ; Kidney stones; Morning sickness; Premenstrual syndrome
Vitamin B12
6 mcg
as Methylcobalamin
Effective for: Inherited Vitamin B12 deficiency; Pernicious anemia; Vitamin B12 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Canker sores; Nerve damage from shingles; Cyanide poisoning; High level of homocysteine in the blood
Vitamin B7
100 mcg
as d-biotin
Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Zinc
3.3 mg
from Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate
Effective for: Zinc deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Acne; A disorder of zinc deficiency; An eating disorder; Burns; Common cold; Depression; Foot sores in people with diabetes; Diaper rash; A mild form of gum disease; Bad breath; Cold sores; Reduced ability to taste; Leprosy; Muscle cramps; Weak and brittle bones; Stomach ulcers; Sore throat; Pneumonia; Preterm birth; Bed sores; Sickle cell disease; Vitamin A deficiency; Warts; Diarrhea
Chromium
50 mcg
from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate
Effective for: Chromium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Diabetes
L-Glutamine
900 mg
Immunoglobulins
2.1 g
CLA
120 mg
L-Taurine
95 mg
Digestive Enzyme Blend
50 mg
Amylase 2200 DU, Protease 4.5 5000 HUT, Protease 3.0 10.7 SAPU, Protease 6.0 2000 HUT, Lactase400 ALU
Inositol
48 mg
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Phosphorus
42 mg
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