Equip Prime Protein - Single Serve Review
Prime Protein Single Serve is an Equip Foods single-serve protein product offered in several flavour options on the product page. The available choices shown are Chocolate (Stevia), Vanilla (Stevia), which is marked sold out, Unflavored, Cinnamon Roll (Stevia-Free), and Chocolate Mint (Stevia-Free). The product is presented as a single-serve sachet, with product images showing chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, unflavored, and chocolate mint sachets. The price displayed on the page is $0 with a note of $0.00 per serving, and the add to cart control is shown with a $0 amount, so the price shown in the scraped text is not a reliable retail figure. The page notes that the product is eligible for HSA and FSA payment through the Truemed widget, which reported an error loading in the scraped content, and it states that shoppers can save an average of 30 percent through this route. Other purchase information includes a 30-day returns policy, a 30-day happiness guarantee, and free shipping on orders over $90. A notify-me option appears for the sold-out flavour. The page also promotes a 15 percent discount on a first subscription and a referral discount applied to the cart. Ingredient lists, nutrition panels, serving counts, and barcode details are not included in the scraped text, so those specifics cannot be confirmed from this page. Customer feedback is shown through a Bazaarvoice review section with an overall rating of 4.6 from five reviews, consisting of four five-star ratings and one three-star rating. One written review from a verified purchaser praises the product for providing extra protein without sweetener, and it refers to the Unflavored variant. Four additional ratings appear without written comments. The page also includes footer content directing UK shoppers to healf.com, along with unrelated cart upsell widgets for Equip Kids Protein and Kids Protein Bars, and a rewards game overlay. These elements do not describe the Prime Protein Single Serve product itself and have been set aside when assessing the product details.
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members OnlyHuman studies
This product is a single-serve beef protein powder that gives about 25.7 grams of beef protein per serving, flavored with cocoa powder and sweetened with stevia. For the goal of building muscle, our research did not supply any human study findings for its ingredients, so we cannot point to trials showing that this product, or beef protein at this dose, builds more muscle. That does not mean it fails to work. It means the evidence given to us is missing, so we cannot judge it either way. Customer feedback is very limited. There are about 10 ratings across two stores, and most of them are positive, with no negative ratings. The only written comment we could read praised the unflavored version as an easy way to add protein without sweetener. Nothing readable spoke to taste, mixing, stomach comfort or value. Until human studies on its ingredients for muscle building are added and more reviews build up, treat this as an emerging option, not a proven one. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only10 reviews · 80% positive
Across the two stores there are 10 ratings in total, though both pages appear to show the same five ratings, and the themes below come from the written reviews that could be read on their pages. Only one written review was readable on each page, so this is a very small base and I can't draw broad conclusions from it. The only written praise comes from a verified purchaser, named AmyV on one page, who gave five out of five stars under the heading "Good for everything." The reviewer says the product is perfect for someone who doesn't want sweetener but does want extra protein. The review links to the Unflavored variant, so the comment is about that version. The appeal is an unsweetened protein option that adds protein to the diet without added sugar or sweetener. On complaints, there are none in the written text. The pages show four five-star ratings and one three-star rating, with no 4-, 2- or 1-star ratings. The three-star rating has no written comment, so the reason for the lower score is unknown. The other four ratings are ratings-only, with no text, and the pages label them as such. Nothing in the visible text speaks to taste, texture, mixability, digestive comfort, value or single-serve convenience, so none of these can be judged from what was readable. As for who it seems to suit, the one comment points to people who want to boost their protein without sweetener, and who therefore want a plain, unflavored powder they can add to what they already eat or drink. That is the only buyer profile the reviews support. On flavour and form, one page lists Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Cinnamon Roll and Unflavored options, plus a Vanilla (Stevia) option that was sold out. Because the only written review concerns the Unflavored version, there is no feedback on how the other flavours taste or how sweet they are, and customers' views on individual flavours can't be told apart from these pages. The pages also carry filter and sort controls for the review list, but these add no further detail. No other forms of the product, such as gummies or capsules, showed up in the readable reviews, so nothing had to be set aside on that count. Everything above concerns the powder. Overall, the numeric ratings lean strongly positive, with four of five at five stars, and the single written comment is favourable and focused on getting extra protein without sweetener. A shopper wanting detail on flavour quality, mixing, texture, stomach tolerance or value would need more written reviews than these pages offer.
Biohacker Summary
Members Only10 of 10 recommend it
The statements do not name a main ingredient for this product, and every ingredient the panel discussed is a smaller ingredient in this product, so the paragraph covers them together, with carbohydrates getting the most attention. Carbohydrates came up with nearly the whole panel: several eat or recommend them, often in the evening for sleep, with figures like 250 to 300 grams a day, and others favor whole food types with a lower glycemic index; cautions focus on overdoing them with poor glucose control, and one panelist stopped eating dehydrated carbs when leaning out. Dietary fiber was recommended by most who spoke on it, for heart health, gut health, thinking and limiting microplastics. Iron drew mixed views, with some recommending it for women or those who are low, one taking 10 milligrams of heme iron, one who stopped after supplements did not raise his levels, and two warning that excess iron or assuming anemia means low iron can mislead. Amino acids were used or recommended by a few, including as a quick-absorbing alternative to whey protein.
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Dr. Eric Berg · Iron · neutral
- Identifies iron as the Achilles' heel of cancer, as it is needed for its DNA to replicate.
- Warns that carbohydrates are not what the body really wants in large amounts, as there is no essential carbohydrate and excess glucose can damage blood vessels and lead to insulin resistance.
- Recommends cutting down carbohydrates as one way to reduce insulin resistance and lose weight.
- Mentions that grass-fed liver has heme iron, the most bioavailable form of iron that prevents anemia.
- Mentions that grass-fed liver is loaded with high-quality amino acids.
- Dr. Berg warns that too much iron can be damaging to the body and advises focusing on food sources to avoid overconsumption.
- Warns that too much iron, especially the ferrous sulfate or fumarate type found in many supplements, is corrosive and oxidizing, can mess with the liver, and create inflammation, noting that males have no natural way to excrete excess iron.
- Notes that tannins in tea bind iron, blocking its absorption.
- Mentions that vertical ridges on nails could indicate an iron deficiency.
- Discusses iron deficiency and the concern of excess iron accumulation in the body, noting that iron comes from naturally iron-rich foods and can be added to processed foods and supplements.
- Warns that too much iron can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, liver issues, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's.
- Recommends consuming food high in iron, such as red meat and organ meats like liver, for women who are menstruating heavily to get their iron.
- Recommends increasing carbohydrates, specifically berries, yam, or red potato, during the last two weeks of the menstrual cycle to feed the endocrine system, especially progesterone, which can help with sleep.
- Warns that mass gainers can contain far more refined carbohydrates than expected, advising listeners to read the entire label.
Thomas DeLauer · Carbohydrates · uses
- Thomas DeLauer, a former diabetic, has learned that eating carbohydrates when stressed negatively impacts his blood glucose and HbA1c. He now only consumes carbs when he feels controlled, as this is best for someone with insulin resistance.
- When Thomas DeLauer wants to lean out, he cuts out dehydrated carbs, only eating carbohydrates that come with water naturally or require water to be added back.
- Thomas DeLauer, who is generally low-carb, found that allocating a few carbohydrates to evening time helps with his sleep.
- Warns against overdoing carbohydrates, especially if metabolic state and glucose tolerance are not good, as insulin is a concern for many.
- Recommends consuming a bunch of carbohydrates as part of a massive breakfast to help manage hyperphagia.
- Advises consuming zero exogenous carbohydrates following the training session on the pre-fast day to avoid replacing glycogen.
- States that amino acids, including essential amino acids and BCAAs, cannot be consumed during a fast as they can shut down ketosis due to the leucine insulin response.
- Compares iron content in spinach (2.7mg) and beef (2.6mg), but emphasizes that beef's heme iron absorbs at about 25%, while spinach's non-heme iron absorbs at 2-8%.
- Generally eats 100-175 grams of carbohydrates per day, keeping them low in the morning and at lunch to promote fat burning, and increasing them in the evening and after workouts.
- Recommends iron from meat, specifically red meat and beef liver, stating that it is a crucial part of the mechanistic triad for thyroid hormone function and is iron-dependent for iodine incorporation into thyroid hormone.
- Recommends eating carbohydrates but also ensuring the body remembers how to function without them to maintain metabolic flexibility.
- Notes that one meal of high glycemic carbohydrates at any time during the day enhances sleep latency.
- Recommends strategically timing 10 grams of carbohydrates, such as a small piece of fruit or juice, around creatine intake, ideally post-workout, to augment creatine retention and enhance cell swelling.
- Notes that iron is essential for delivering oxygen to muscles and the brain, making it an important cofactor for signals to reach their targets.
Ben Greenfield · Amino Acids · uses
- For longer operations, Ben Greenfield runs intraoperative IV bags of amino acids to mitigate muscle protein breakdown during surgery.
- Gives a nod to amino acids, suggesting they would fit into the same category as collagen peptides for improving skin elasticity, even though studies have focused on collagen peptides.
- Discusses the effects of low-carb diets, noting that while there are benefits to avoiding carbohydrates, there are also downsides, including long-term stress effects and negative impacts on hormones and energy production.
- Used to consume 50g of carbohydrates daily but has since increased it to 250g, mostly at night.
- States that if he had cancer, he would not consume as many carbohydrates as he does now, and would go full ketogenic.
- States that amino acid intake can help fight age-related muscle loss.
- Recommends testing for and replenishing iron if levels are low, as it can affect the ability to maintain or preserve muscle, especially for those on GLP-1s.
- Notes that one can eat iron-rich foods or supplement with iron, but still feel exhausted if iron is not the missing piece, emphasizing that focusing on a single mineral in isolation can support a number on a lab test rather than the system itself.
- Mentions iron as a common deficiency.
- Recommends a nutritious diet including iron, as it is critical for brain development.
- Discusses that some level of carbohydrates can improve performance if the exercise bout is sufficiently strenuous and long, typically two hours or more in duration for aerobic exercise, to help maintain blood glucose levels.
- States that his articles will cover topics like carbohydrates to address health myths.
- Notes that the guidelines mention iron supplementation for infancy and early childhood.
- Takes amino acids.
Dr. Mark Hyman · Iron · neutral
- Mentions iron as an existing biomarker that plays a role in mental health, which Function Health includes in their measurements.
- Notes that the cardiac diet served in hospitals was high in carbohydrates, which he found problematic for heart disease patients.
- Notes that a woman patient had very low iron.
- States that they get the whole picture when it comes to iron, looking at ferritin, iron reserves, iron in the blood, iron saturation, and iron binding capacity to spot problems before full-blown anemia.
- Recommends choosing whole food complex carbohydrates with a lower glycemic index to help fight against insulin resistance.
- Mentions iron as an example of a common nutritional deficiency.
- Notes that many Americans are deficient in iron, which affects mood and brain function.
- Believes that if functional testing is done to replete deficiencies like amino acids before someone stops their medication, withdrawal symptoms can be completely eliminated.
- Recommends testing Iron as a biomarker before training for fitness.
- States that low iron, specifically a ferritin level less than 45, is a big hidden cause of insomnia, affecting up to half the population.
- Clarifies that when discussing carbohydrates in the context of metabolic issues, he refers to sugar and starch, not broccoli, nuts, seeds, or brown rice, and states that there is no essential carbohydrate.
- States that his dinner includes around 40 to 50 grams of carbohydrates, explaining that anything above that for a sedentary person begins to distort metabolism.
- Mentions that they check iron levels as part of evaluating mental illness biomarkers.
- Mentions amino acids as nutrients that act as helpers in biochemical steps to improve brain function, as part of mitochondrial therapies.
Siim Land · Iron · neutral
- Mentions that iron is a mineral necessary for making collagen.
- Increased his carbohydrate intake from around 100 grams on some days to often eating 300+ grams per day, shifting towards more whole-food carbohydrates.
- Sleeps well with carbohydrates at dinner.
- Has nearly doubled his fiber intake to 50-60g per day over the last 5 years, which has improved his body composition, digestion, gut health, blood work, and gut microbiome diversity.
- Personally eats around 300 grams of carbohydrates, mostly in one meal, and maintains a hemoglobin A1C of 4.5%.
- States that excess iron promotes oxidative stress and inflammation, which increases heart disease risk.
- States that amino acids are among many other nutrients needed for glutathione.
- Siim Land's diet includes 250 to 300 grams of carbohydrates from sources like potatoes, berries, and fruit.
- Notes that iron deficiency is found in children with premature graying of hair and that some people get gray hair due to iron deficiency.
- States that it is equally important to get other food groups that provide energy, such as carbohydrates.
- Recommends eating some carbohydrates at least every once in a while for optimal metabolic health and insulin stability, to keep insulin-producing muscles active.
- Recommends ensuring sufficient iron intake, especially during pregnancy and early life, to prevent mental developmental and cognitive issues.
- Recommends increasing carbohydrate intake to lower cortisol, especially carbohydrates for dinner, as they raise serotonin, which converts to melatonin, and allow tryptophan into the brain, leading to better sleep and relaxation.
- Mentions that amino acids like proline help to expedite results from micro needling and collagen intake for collagen synthesis.
Dave Asprey · Carbohydrates · recommends
- Recommends having some carbohydrates, especially in the evening, as it helps with muscle mass and can aid sleep for many people.
- States that amino acids build muscle and that missing one of the 9 essential amino acids means the signal doesn't fire.
- Confirms that the Ignitrons are dissolved into powdered amino acids that are then dissolved into water.
- States that dietary fiber is a carbohydrate and that there is value to complex carbohydrates as a source of dietary fiber.
- Warns that if a doctor diagnoses anemia, one should not assume they just need more iron, as low hemoglobin doesn't always mean low iron and the issue can sometimes be how well the body is using iron.
- Recommends including carbohydrates around training.
- Notes that when energy intake is too low for training demand, nutrient intake often falls short, especially for iron, which is associated with impaired recovery.
- Recommends changing one's food, specifically by consuming non-digestible fiber, to replace the microbiome within 3 to 4 weeks, as it promotes the growth of butyrate-producing bacteria.
- Warns that carbohydrates can give an energy boost followed by a crash.
- Recommends ensuring iron levels are good as it is a cofactor that can help thyroid function, especially with conversion issues.
- Recommends minimizing carbohydrates in the evening as part of an ideal meal plan.
- Recommends having some carbohydrates after the initial refeed when breaking a fast, unless aiming to stay in ketosis.
- Dave Asprey discusses how amino acids influence mTOR, IGF-1, and aging.
- Warns that overconsuming carbohydrates distorts metabolism, forcing muscle to burn glucose at rest, and advises to "earn your carbs."
Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Carbohydrates · recommends
- Suggests incorporating beneficial carbohydrates like quinoa, sprouted whole grain bread, and oats, and timing some carbohydrates around workouts.
- Recently found out he needed to get on an iron supplement and noticed he gets less sore in his training after taking it.
- Rhonda recommends increasing dietary fiber intake as the best defense against microplastics.
- Advises that menstruating women should ensure they are getting enough iron.
- Rhonda states that increasing dietary fiber intake could be one of the simplest and most effective ways to limit microplastic absorption.
- For someone with signs and symptoms of insulin resistance, Dr. Rhonda Patrick advises controlling carbohydrates, being smarter about what carbs are eaten, and focusing on good sources of protein and fat that won't cause an insulin spike.
- Warns that consuming 50-60 grams of fast-responding carbohydrates like a banana and honey 30 minutes before exercise can lead to a 'glucose double whammy' where blood glucose dips significantly, causing a feeling of 'death' during the early stages of a race.
- Warns that iron is not an innocuous supplement and should not be taken aggressively without proper testing, as it can be complicated and has significant downsides if levels are not understood.
- Recommends consuming fiber-rich foods like legumes, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to bind to lipophilic chemicals like BPA and phthalates in the GI tract, reducing their absorption and promoting their excretion, and potentially aiding in the excretion of larger microplastics.
- Discusses whether dietary fiber can increase microplastic excretion.
- States that dietary fiber fulfills almost every aspect of strong evidence for reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, and mortality, with known mechanisms and a dose-response relationship.
- Suggests increasing consumption of dietary fibers as a healthy lifestyle intervention to improve intestinal permeability.
- Dr. D'Agostino's modified supplemented ketogenic diet includes 10% to 20% carbohydrates in the form of fibrous vegetables, primarily non-glycemic carbohydrates like leafy greens.
- States that complex carbohydrates are better than simple carbohydrates.
Andrew Huberman · Dietary fiber · recommends
- Notes that dietary fiber seems to have some benefits for cognitive function.
- States that Iron is one of the critical nutrients with the best evidence for cognitive function and reducing the risk of dementia.
- Personally includes carbohydrates in their diet, specifically in a 2:1 ratio of fibrous to starchy, for energy, fuel resources, and glycogen for muscles, as they are an athlete and cannot long-term restrict them.
- Notes that if you start with a diverse microbiota, you're more likely to respond positively to dietary fiber, but if your gut microbiome is depleted, you may not be able to respond as well.
- Warns that excess iron will increase the number of senescent cells in the body, which accumulate as people get older and cause inflammation and cancer. He notes that people who are healthy and have a fairly vegetarian diet often have slightly low iron levels but super amounts of energy.
- Warns that a high carbohydrate diet can predispose individuals to preferentially utilize carbohydrates as a fuel source, which can be problematic at low intensity and lead to fatigue at higher intensities if stores are exhausted.
- Suggests that replacing foods that cause sugar cravings with foods high in omega-3s or amino acids can reduce those cravings.
- Notes that about 50% of the population is iron deficient.
- Mentions that the podcast will review the role of iron in treating depression.
- States that B12, folate, and iron are essential to mitochondrial function and if deficient, mitochondria will not function properly, which is consistent with the mitochondrial theory of neuropsychiatric disorders.
- Avoids eating carbohydrates at his first meal to keep his epinephrine levels high.
- Discusses amino acids as a tool for blunting appetite.
- States that people tend to eat until their brain perceives adequate intake of amino acids, which are building blocks for muscle, repair, and neurochemicals in the brain.
- Recommends carbohydrates with an evening meal.
Bryan Johnson · Iron · stopped
- Has had low iron for 11 years and despite eating meat and trying all forms of iron supplementation at different times and sequences, none of it worked to raise his iron or ferritin levels.
- Had low iron for 11 years, with ferritin averaging 38 ng/mL, and has finally boosted it back to healthy levels.
- Emphasizes the importance of getting a complete amino acid profile every day for every fundamental element of the body, as nine essential amino acids can only be obtained through food.
- Recommends having a lot of dietary fiber as part of a balanced diet to improve heart rate recovery.
- Takes 10 milligrams of heme iron to get his iron levels up, as they are borderline.
- Includes 7.6 grams of aminos in his Green Giant drink, which he consumes first thing in the morning.
- Recommends adequate Iron for hair health, noting it is in the Blueprint stack.
- Recommends supplementing with iron for brain health for both the mother and the baby during pregnancy.
Peter Attia · Dietary fiber · recommends
- States that dietary fiber's effect on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality is very consistent in research, showing a dose response and benefit in almost every study.
- Uses amino acids, noting they are absorbed faster than whey protein and are a good alternative when she doesn't want a milky substance.
- Emphasizes that carbohydrates are very important for any active individual, especially young females, and suggests having a little bit more carbohydrate during the early phase of the menstrual cycle.
- Peter explains how different types of fiber affect digestion, satiety, weight management, and glycemic control, and compares their impact to other, more potent metabolic tools.
- Recommends iron supplements for women of reproductive age who are iron deficient.
- States that no protein or amino acids should be consumed throughout a race because it would divert oxygen away from pure propulsion.
- Suggests that consuming 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour is effective for racing, and that one can use orange juice or honey as sources.
- Suggests that a patient could reduce carbohydrates specifically to bring down their triglycerides.
- Recommends consuming more carbohydrates to be well-fueled before a VO2 Max test, similar to preparing for an important training session.
- Advises consuming more carbohydrates to be well-fueled before a VO2 Max test, as if preparing for an important training session.
- Addresses the speculation that eating carbohydrates with protein enhances anabolic effects due to insulin, but states that he has not found compelling evidence to support this claim.
- Notes that deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals, such as iron, can be a cause of hair loss in women.
- Explains that amino acids are not just building blocks but also signaling molecules that directly stimulate muscle protein synthesis by activating the mTOR pathway.
- Delves into the crucial yet often overlooked topic of iron and iron deficiency.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 4 for Muscle and Strength
Tier 4 fits because no human studies on its ingredients for muscle building were provided and there are only 10 ratings, below the counts higher tiers need, though those ratings lean positive.
- Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.
- No human studies on this goal for its ingredients.
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Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Muscular system, Digestive system
Combine with: To pair this protein with muscle-building goals, consider creatine monohydrate (3-5 g daily) for strength and lean mass, plus vitamin D3 and magnesium to support muscle function and recovery. Adding EAAs or leucine can further stimulate muscle protein synthesis around workouts, and omega-3 fish oil can help with recovery and general cardiovascular health. If blood sugar support is still the goal, add separate targeted supplements such as berberine, chromium picolinate, alpha-lipoic acid, or Ceylon cinnamon, and consult a healthcare provider, especially if you take meds.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Total Carbohydrates 2 g · Iron 2.6 mg · Potassium 300 mg
| Calories | 100 | |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
Other ingredients: Grass-Fed Beef Protein, Cocoa Powder, Stevia Leaf Extract.
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