Purium MVP Family Chocolate Review
Purium MVP Family Chocolate is a chocolate-flavored powder that combines plant protein with a multivitamin-style nutrient blend. It is the family-oriented version of the earlier "MVP Kids" product. Purium describes it as an organic whole food multivitamin that contains no fillers or binders but does contain protein. The ingredients are organic, non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free. The container holds 30 servings. The suggested use is one scoop mixed into 8 oz of almond milk, another alternative milk, or water. Purium's marketing lists 10 grams of protein per serving, possible calm and sustained energy, and a 100% non-GMO formulation. The adult MVP Sport line uses a related base. Its ingredient list names organic pea, brown rice and pumpkin seed proteins, organic cocoa, and moringa leaf. It also includes adaptogens such as maca, eleuthero, rhodiola, cordyceps and chaga, plus a digestive enzyme blend. I could not confirm the exact Family formula from the pages I found, so treat the Sport list as a reference point only. The mechanisms rest on three ideas: 1. **Blended plant proteins.** Combining pea, rice and pumpkin protein gives a broader amino acid profile than any one source. The amino acids support muscle and tissue maintenance and help slow digestion, which steadies satiety. 2. **Whole-food micronutrients.** Purium's position is that a child's body is built to extract vitamins and minerals from food. The vitamins and minerals therefore come from concentrated plant sources, not isolated synthetic compounds. Purium says this gives better absorption, though that claim is the company's own and I did not find independent evidence for it. 3. **Cocoa as flavor and carrier.** One parent's review says the "natural chocolate flavor" is only organic fair-trade cocoa and gum arabic. Cocoa supplies polyphenols and masks the earthy taste of plant protein. The fiber and gums add body and slow glucose absorption. This fits the claim of steady energy without a sugar spike. Purium suggests uses beyond shakes. These include blending it with banana, ice and plant milk, baking with it in place of cacao powder, and making hot cocoa. It is a dietary supplement, not a medicine. Parents should check the label for allergens and talk to a pediatrician about a child's overall diet and protein needs.
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members Only9 human studies · 5 improved
1 of these 9 human studies gave pea protein by drip, not by mouth.
This product gives 10 grams of pea protein per serving, well below the 50 grams a day that helped in the main trial, so the studied results may not apply at this dose. In 161 young men doing 12 weeks of weight training, 50 grams of pea protein daily gave only a trend toward thicker arm muscles overall. In the weakest men it clearly beat placebo, with about the same growth as whey [1]. In inactive adults training for 84 days, pea protein raised whole-body strength by 16.1 percent, with muscle gains similar to whey [2]. A pooled analysis of 51 trials found that a single dose after exercise did not significantly boost muscle building; only whey did [3]. Short trials in older adults lasting 10 to 13 days found no change in strength, muscle mass or muscle building rates [4][5][6]. Overall, pea protein seems to work about as well as whey in longer training studies, but clear proof that it beats placebo is limited, and the dose here is low. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
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- In a pooled analysis of 51 trials in healthy adults, a single dose of pea protein after resistance exercise ranked second highest for boosting muscle protein building but the effect was not statistically significant (only whey was).Impact of different protein sources on acute muscle protein synthesis following resistance training: a systematic review…
- In 161 young men doing 12 weeks of resistance training, 50 g of pea protein daily gave only a trend toward more biceps thickness overall, but in the weakest participants it raised thickness significantly more than placebo (+20.2% vs +8.6%), similar to whey.Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training: a double-blind, randomized…
- In 60 casual golfers, 8 weeks of a daily mixed protein containing pea protein improved golf driving distance, grip strength and push-ups versus placebo, but body composition did not change; pea protein's own effect cannot be separated.Effect of mixed protein supplementation on golf performance and muscle function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-con…
- In 47 active older adults, 13 days of 25 g daily pea protein did not reduce muscle damage after a long walk and did not change muscle strength, mass or soreness, whereas whey lowered a muscle damage marker.Supplementation with Whey Protein, but Not Pea Protein, Reduces Muscle Damage Following Long-Distance Walking in Older A…
- In 45 older men, a single 20 g soy-pea protein blend (with or without added leucine) did not raise muscle protein building rates above resting levels, and rates were the same as with whey.Ingestion of 20 g of a Plant-derived Protein Blend With and Without Added Leucine or Whey Protein Does not Increase Musc…
- In 32 adults doing resistance training for 28 days, 20 g of pea protein plus a probiotic increased muscle thickness, bench press strength and power more than pea protein alone, so the benefit is attributed to the probiotic.Gut microbiota modulation and amino acid absorption by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TWK10 in pea protein ingestion: TWK…
- In 27 adults aged 50 to 70 doing leg resistance training for 10 days, a pea protein-based diet gave the same muscle protein building rates as a whey-based diet, with no change in strength or muscle structure from diet.Resistance training increases myofibrillar protein synthesis in middle-to-older aged adults consuming a typical diet wit…
- In sedentary adults doing weekly resistance training for 84 days, pea protein improved whole-body strength by 16.1% and gave muscle gains comparable to whey, with no significant difference between the two.Efficacy of Pea Protein Supplementation in Combination with a Resistance Training Program on Muscle Performance in a Sed…
- In a national survey of 3,514 older Korean adults, women who ate protein from legumes (a food group that includes pea) were less likely to have low grip strength; this study did not test pea protein supplements.Relationship between protein intake and grip strength in qualitative and quantitative aspects among the elderly in Korea…
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only39 reviews · 73% positive
Feedback on MVP Family Chocolate and its predecessor MVP Kids is sparse and mostly comes from Purium distributors and affiliates. Retail listings such as eBay have almost no written reviews, so the themes below are tentative. The most consistent theme is taste and texture. The brand calls the chocolate flavor "kid-approved." One affiliate page says it is a favorite among Purium families for its creamy taste. The most detailed account comes from a parent of a child with texture sensitivities. The parent said they nearly cried when they found it because it met their demands for texture, taste and quality. That parent describes it as one of the few supplements a picky eater would accept. The second theme is ingredient transparency. Parents like the short organic ingredient list and the absence of fillers and binders. They like that it replaces a synthetic gummy vitamin with something that works as a chocolate shake. Some parents are wary of the vague "natural flavors" wording. The same parent said Purium was updating the label to name the flavor ingredients as organic cocoa and gum arabic. The third theme is cost. The retail price listed on one Purium affiliate page was $85.75 for 30 servings, with a lower rate for members. A review site lists it at $72.95. That is expensive next to ordinary children's vitamins. Purium's general customer reviews on third-party sites show a mixed pattern. Some buyers say the taste grows on you, while another says the flavor could have been better. These comments are about Purium products generally, not this one. I found no consistent complaints about this product, such as digestive upset, grittiness or clumping, though I can't rule them out. A cautious reading is that families value the palatable, clean-label, protein-plus-vitamin format. The main hesitations are price and the lack of independent evidence for the "better absorption" and "calm energy" claims.
Biohacker Summary
Members Only9 of 10 recommend it
The panel is split on pea protein, the main ingredient: four of the ten recommend or use it, one is neutral, and four warn against it, with the remaining voice mixed. Those who like it use it in smoothies, breakfast shakes, puddings, and as a filling, low calorie meal, often as a plant-based choice for people who avoid dairy; doses mentioned include 25 grams, 30 to 60 grams, and one person eating 250 grams at dinner. They often pair it with other plant proteins such as hemp and rice, fiber, probiotics, and digestive enzymes, and one suggests vegans aim for about 1 gram per pound of body weight daily. The cautions are strong: several warn that plant-based protein powders, especially pea and cocoa-flavored ones, can carry heavy metals, with one saying he won't touch them and another saying they work poorly for building muscle. Others warn about bloating and heavily processed plant-based foods, and one says to choose a product that is third-party tested.
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Thomas DeLauer · Pea Protein · recommends
- Recommends Four Sigmatic Protein Coffee for the morning, noting it contains organic coffee, lion's mane mushroom, creatine, pea protein, collagen protein, and yacon root for satiety.
- Recommends Sun Warrior's Active Line protein shake as a lunch replacement if one needs something quick, high in protein, low in calories, and satiating.
- Suggests pea protein as a better plant-based protein option than soy protein.
- Uses Sun Warriors Active Protein for breakfast or as a satiety protein shake because it is a plant-based blend with fiber, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and minerals.
- Recommends and uses Sunwarrior's Active Line protein powder, specifically mentioning the pumpkin seed and other proteins, for its glucose modulating and significant appetite suppressant effects, noting it contains probiotics and digestive enzymes.
- Mentions pea protein as an ingredient in some high-protein snacks, stating there's nothing wrong with it but that it might not be what it seems on the surface.
- Uses and recommends Sunwarrior Active Protein, especially on fasting days, because it offers more than just protein, including different protein sources, enzymes, probiotics, and plant-based proteins, considering it like a multivitamin shake.
- Uses Sun Warrior's Active Line protein to curb appetite, noting it contains fiber, enzymes, probiotics, and slow-digesting pumpkin seed protein, which also slows carb digestion.
- Uses Sun Warrior's Active Line Protein, specifically the chocolate flavor, one to two shakes per day, as a full-spectrum protein powder that acts as a powerful appetite suppressant and provides protein.
- Has used Sun Warrior's Warrior Blend protein powder for about a decade and also mentions their newer Active Line, which is a plant-based protein powder with pumpkin seed protein, enzymes, and probiotics.
Bryan Johnson · Pea Protein · uses
- Uses pea protein as an ingredient in Nutty Pudding.
- Consumes Blueprint Longevity Protein daily as part of his strategy to achieve a complete amino acid profile, noting it provides 26 grams of protein.
- For breakfast, Bryan Johnson has Blueprint longevity protein and Berry nut mix.
- Adds 30 to 60 grams of pea protein to his Nutty Pudding.
- Includes pea protein in his Nutty Pudding, which he consumes an hour after his Super Veggie.
- Adds two scoops of pea protein to his Nutty Pudding.
Ben Greenfield · Pea Protein · recommends
- Mentions pea protein as an option for smoothies in the modified AIP approach.
- Notes that Creatures of Habit Superfood Meal contains pea protein.
- Mentions pea protein as an example of added protein in ultra-processed foods.
- He often uses Keon Clean Protein in vanilla in his smoothie, noting it tastes great with blueberries and masks the liver flavor.
Dave Asprey · Pea Protein · warns
- Notes that plant-based protein powders are often much worse than whey-based or animal-based ones in terms of heavy metal contamination, sometimes five to ten times worse.
- States he won't touch pea protein powders.
- Warns that plant-based meats often include additives, isolated proteins, and industrial oils, which stress digestion and energy production and disrupt the body's normal functioning.
- Warns that protein powders like pea protein don't work for muscle building due to low bioavailability, antinutrients, heavy metals, and oxalates.
- Considers pea protein to be a 'garbage protein' compared to whey in terms of bioavailability.
- Warns against Beyond Burgers, stating they do the opposite of providing bioavailable vitamins and minerals found in animal protein.
Dr. Mark Hyman · Pea Protein · warns
- Warns that plant-based meat alternatives contain refined starches, synthetic flavor enhancers, and ultra-processed proteins that can disrupt digestion and lack essential bioavailable nutrients.
- States that pea protein can be a convenient way to increase protein intake, especially for aging individuals with reduced appetite, provided it is NSF certified and third-party tested.
- Uses organic pea protein, consuming 25 grams of it, as part of his diet to support muscle growth.
- Mentions that Garden of Life Sport protein has 30 grams of protein but also adds other amino acids not naturally in the product.
- Expresses concern about the need for vegans to consume ultra-processed plant-based meats like Impossible Foods or Beyond Meat to meet protein requirements, noting they are made with GMO soy, wheat, pesticides, and may cause cancer and higher calorie intake.
- Expresses concerns over the long-term use of plant isolates in processed protein powders, noting they don't exist in nature.
- States that organic, minimally processed pea protein can be okay, but expresses concern that many plant proteins are low in leucine, an essential amino acid for muscle synthesis, and may need supplementation.
- Includes pea protein in their daily protein shake as a way to increase protein intake.
- Uses their vegan protein powder, which is essentially protein, fat, and fiber with no starch.
- Uses his own Pegan Shake Powder, which he created, as the basis of his morning shake, providing protein, fat, and fiber.
Dr. Eric Berg · Pea Protein · warns
- Implies that pea protein is not a good protein source, grouping it with soy protein isolates as something the Eat Lancet diet considers acceptable despite its flaws.
- Warns that 'plant-based meats' are not clean, containing similar chemicals, hidden junk food, and sugars as other ultra-processed foods, often using inexpensive soy protein isolate.
- Warns that plant-based artificial fake meats are ultra-processed foods with ingredients like soy protein isolates and hidden maltodextrin, and are not healthy.
- Warns against fake meat products, noting they contain soy protein isolates, modified food starch, potato starch, pea protein, and rice syrup solids, and recounts getting very sick after consuming them.
- Lists plant-based green shakes or protein shakes as top foods that cause bloating.
- Expresses skepticism about vegan protein powders, questioning their 'clean' label compared to grass-fed animal protein and stating that plant-based protein doesn't come close to the quality of protein the body needs.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Pea Protein · warns
- Identifies plant-based protein powders, especially pea protein, and cocoa-flavored varieties as the worst culprits for heavy metal contamination.
- Warns that plant-based protein powders were the worst offenders, containing on average 9x the lead of dairy-based proteins and 2x the lead of beef-based proteins.
- Notes that vegan sources like pea, soy, rice, potato, and corn protein isolate have similar bioavailability and leucine content in their isolated forms.
- Dr. Rhonda Patrick's studies showed that 30 grams of pea protein extract in healthy subjects did not show a difference in muscle protein synthesis compared to dairy protein.
Andrew Huberman · Pea Protein · neutral
- Mentions a 2015 study where pea protein supplementation outperformed whey for increasing muscle thickness, though this study has not been replicated.
Siim Land · Pea Protein · recommends
- Recommends Nordcode plant-based protein powder, made from pea, hemp seed, and rice protein with added MCTs and Maca, for those allergic to dairy.
- Recommends Nordcode plant-based protein powder for those allergic to dairy, noting it's made from pea, hemp seed, and rice protein with added MCTs and Maca.
- Mentions that Nordcode also has plant-based protein powder made from pea, hemp seed, and rice protein with added MCTs and Maca for those allergic to dairy.
- Eats 250 grams of plant-based pea protein made by his company for dinner, noting it's a clean, high-protein, low-calorie, and filling food.
- Recommends Nordcode plant-based protein powder for those allergic to dairy, suggesting vegans consume about 2.2 grams per kilogram or 1 gram per pound of body weight per day to achieve similar muscle growth results as animal protein.
- Recommends Nordcode plant-based protein powder, made from pea, hemp seed, and rice protein with added MCTs and Maca, for those allergic to dairy.
- Recommends protein bars, specifically mentioning the Irish company Eat All Real, as a tasty and rewarding snack that won't lead to substantial metabolic dysregulation.
- Notes that Bryan Johnson takes pea protein to increase his protein intake.
- Notes that Bryan Johnson takes 29 grams of pea protein a day to increase his protein intake.
- Co-founded a plant-based protein made of hemp seeds and pea protein, which is a granule that becomes like minced meat when moisturized in water.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 4 for Muscle and Strength
The rules set tier 5 for pea protein, but the studies disagree: two twelve-week trials found muscle or strength gains while shorter trials in older adults and a pooled analysis found no significant effect, which supports tier 4 rather than proof that it does not work. So it is graded Tier 4, as the studies disagree.
- Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.
Where the evidence disagrees: 4 of the 9 human studies found no effect.
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Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Musculoskeletal system
Combine with: Pea protein supplies a plant-based amino acid source that can support muscle protein synthesis, particularly when total daily protein intake and resistance training are adequate. Pea protein is lower in methionine and somewhat lower in leucine than whey, so adding creatine monohydrate (3-5 g daily) for strength and lean mass, and extra leucine or a BCAA/EAA blend to help trigger muscle protein synthesis, would be useful. Vitamin D3 with K2 and magnesium support muscle function, recovery and bone health. Omega-3 fish or algal oil can help limit exercise-related inflammation. A digestive enzyme or probiotic may help with protein digestion. Note that the greens blend (barley and wheat grass) adds micronutrients and antioxidants but contributes little to muscle building itself, so the protein dose is what matters most; a larger serving or additional protein may be needed to reach 20-40 g per meal.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Total Carbohydrates 3 g · Vitamin D 12 mcg · Calcium 22 mg
| Calories | 60 | |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | |
| Protein | 10 g | |
| Vitamin D | 12 mcg | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | |
| Iron | 3 mg | |
| Potassium | 97 mg |
Other ingredients: Pea Protein, Cocoa, Acerola Extract, Chocolate Flavor, Luo Han Guo Berry Extract, Guar Gum, Vanilla Flavor, Agaricus Mushroom.
Directions: Suggested use: Mix 2 1/4 tablespoons with 8oz of almond milk, rice milk, another alternative milk, or with water.
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