Four Sigmatic Plant Based Superfood Organic Protein (Natural Flavor) Review

Every ingredient in this powder sits in a blend with no amount shown, so we cannot tell whether any of them reaches the doses used in studies. Pea protein, the main protein, has mixed results. In young men lifting weights for 12 weeks, 50 grams a day gave only a trend toward bigger arm muscles, though the weakest men gained clearly more than with placebo ^[1]. In new exercisers it raised strength by 16.1 percent, similar to whey ^[2]. A pooled analysis found a single dose after exercise did not significantly boost muscle building ^[3]. Short trials in older adults found no change in strength or mass ^[4][5]. Ashwagandha raised strength in pooled trials, but those used 300 to 600 milligrams a day, and the amount here is unknown ^[6][7]. Cinnamon gave small lean mass gains at 500 milligrams to 1.5 grams a day ^[8][9]. Cordyceps was only tested mixed with other ingredients, with mixed results ^[10][11]. Hemp protein, eleuthero and reishi have been tested only in animals ^[12][13][14]. Chia, pumpkin and coconut protein, lion's mane, turkey tail and chaga have no studies for this goal. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

Most of the panel recommends or uses protein, with seven of ten recommending it and two more using it, though their statements are about whey protein and protein powders in general, and a few mention pea protein or ashwagandha as well. They take it for muscle growth, recovery and maintenance, for feeling full, for steadier blood sugar and as an easy way to hit a daily protein goal, with targets such as 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight or about 1 gram per pound. Forms they like include whey isolate, grass-fed unflavored whey, goat whey and protein in smoothies, muffins and bars, and doses range from 18 to 20 grams before lifting to 40 to 50 grams in a smoothie. One panelist cut his intake from around 2 to 1.4 to 1.6 grams per kilogram, one stopped animal protein after his cholesterol and fatty liver improved, one rarely drinks whey shakes now and eats more of his protein from food, and one said eating animal protein after years without it changed his gut bacteria. Ashwagandha is a smaller ingredient in this product, and the few who spoke on it recommend it for stress and sleep.

Combine with: To further support the goal of Reverse Aging / Cellular & DNA Repair, consider combining this protein with supplements known for their direct impact on cellular longevity and repair pathways. NAD+ precursors like NMN or NR can boost cellular energy and sirtuin activity, crucial for DNA repair. Potent antioxidants such as Resveratrol, Astaxanthin, or CoQ10 can help combat oxidative stress, a major contributor to cellular aging. Additionally, collagen peptides can support the structural integrity of tissues, while methylated B-vitamins and TMG can aid in methylation processes vital for gene expression and DNA maintenance.