Life Extension Advanced Whey Protein Immune Support & Muscle Building 16 Oz

Life Extension Wellness Code Advanced Whey Protein Isolate is a vanilla-flavored dietary supplement powder sold in a 454 g jar — 1 lb., or 16 oz. — holding about 20 servings. One level scoop, roughly 23 grams, supplies 14 grams of protein, 3 grams of L-glutamine and 2 grams of creatine monohydrate.

What it is

This is a powdered drink mix, not a capsule or tablet, and the front of the jar identifies it as a dietary supplement. Net weight is printed as 454 g (1 lb. or 16 oz.), with a footnote beside the amino acid table adding that density may fluctuate but the content weight is as stated. The container is a white jar with a screw cap.

The front panel carries six printed marks: gluten-free, non-GMO, 3 g glutamine, 2 g creatine, no added sugar, and 14 g of protein per serving. One flavor is offered in this jar — vanilla. On this site it is listed in the protein powder section.

What's inside

The protein is named on the ingredient line as Provon® 292 SFL rBST free whey protein isolate. Whey is the watery fraction that separates from the curd when milk is processed into cheese; an isolate is whey that has been filtered further, so that most of the fat and carbohydrate are removed and the protein fraction is concentrated. The label names the filtration method as Cross Flow Microfiltration and states that the process "produces an isolate that is 90% protein, 98% of it in the bioavailable undenatured form, and retains all important subfractions in their natural ratios." Provon is identified on the jar as a registered trademark of Glanbia plc. The same panel states that the whey comes from cows not given the growth hormone rBST.

Two amino acid entries sit below the nutrient rows on the panel, each carrying a double-asterisk footnote reading "Daily Value not established." The first is L-glutamine at 3 grams, an amino acid also present in everyday foods such as dairy, eggs and beef. The second is creatine monohydrate at 2 grams, a compound found naturally in red meat and fish. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements publishes general background on both in its fact sheet on dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance; that page is reference material about the ingredient category and does not refer to this product.

Two minerals are declared per scoop: calcium at 78 mg and potassium at 90 mg. Calcium is naturally present in dairy-derived protein, and the ODS calcium fact sheet gives general dietary background.

The rest of the ingredient line is carriers and flavoring. Sunflower oil powder and sunflower lecithin are both sunflower-derived; lecithin is a standard emulsifier in powdered drink mixes. Maltodextrin, arabic gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, rice starch and food starch-modified are starches and plant gums used for body and texture, and total carbohydrate on the panel is 1 gram per scoop. The flavoring is listed as natural vanilla and caramel flavors, so the flavoring is not vanilla alone, and the sweetener is stevia extract, which is why the panel reads 0 g total sugars and 0 g added sugars. The ingredient statement ends with the allergen line "Contains milk."

Supplement Facts

The back of the jar also prints a typical amino acid profile, given in approximate grams per serving. It is transcribed below as printed.

Label panels for US dietary supplements are indexed publicly in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, which is a convenient place to compare panels side by side.

How to use it

The printed directions are to mix one (1) level scoop in approximately 4 to 8 ounces of water or beverage of choice (to taste) once or twice daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner, and to drink immediately. The label opens with the instruction to read the entire label and follow the directions carefully.

Storage is covered on the side panel: store tightly closed in a cool, dry place. The jar also prints a notice that the product is to be used as a food supplement only and is not to be used for weight reduction.

Who it's for

This is a plain, single-flavor protein powder for adults 18 and over who want a measured amount of protein in a form that mixes into a drink. Because the protein source is a dairy isolate, it is not suitable for anyone avoiding milk — the panel carries a plain "Contains milk" statement. The jar is also assigned to the body care section of this store. If you are new to reading supplement labels, the NIH guide to what you need to know about dietary supplements is a plain-language starting point.

Good to know

The jar prints a specific caution: if you have significant kidney or liver disease, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product. The warnings panel adds four more lines — keep out of reach of children; do not exceed the recommended dose; do not purchase if the outer seal is broken or damaged; and when using nutritional supplements, consult your physician if you are under care for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

The FDA's consumer page on dietary supplements explains how this product category is regulated in the United States.

Orders ship in plain outer packaging. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many servings are in the 16 oz jar?

The panel states about 20 servings in the 454 g (16 oz) jar. A serving is one level scoop, approximately 23 grams, and that scoop is the measure every figure on the panel is based on.

How much protein is in one scoop?

One scoop supplies 14 grams of protein, which the panel lists at 28% of the Daily Value. The same scoop also provides 60 calories, 1 gram of total carbohydrate, 0 grams of total sugars, 40 mg of sodium, 78 mg of calcium and 90 mg of potassium.

What does this powder mix with, and how much liquid?

The directions call for approximately 4 to 8 ounces of water or a beverage of your choice, to taste. One level scoop goes into that liquid once or twice daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner, and the label says to drink it immediately rather than letting it stand.

Does it contain dairy, gluten or added sugar?

It contains dairy — the allergen line reads "Contains milk," because the protein source is whey, which comes from milk. The front panel carries a printed gluten-free mark and a non-GMO mark, and the Supplement Facts panel lists 0 grams of total sugars and 0 grams of added sugars, with stevia extract as the sweetener.

How is the jar sealed and stored?

It arrives as a sealed white jar with a screw cap, and the label says to store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. The warnings panel asks you not to purchase the jar if the outer seal is broken or damaged, so check the seal on arrival.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.