What are the dark specks I sometimes see in the Organic Vegan Protein powder?
The dark specks are either the spirulina or chlorella components (or both) in the Organic Vegan Protein product. One has a natural green/gray color and the other has a dark/nearly black color. These are both slightly harder, more dense nutrients than the other protein sources in the product, and sometimes they are not always completely broken down/micronized in the blending process. Both ingredients will dissolve completely in solution, however.
What is the amino acid profile in Vegan Protein?
Amino acid profile in 1 scoop of Vegan Protein (amounts shown in mg)
Alanine – 906
Arginine – 1591
Aspartic Acid – 2153
Cystine – 216
Glutamic Acid – 3317
Glycine – 768
Histidine – 487 *
Isoleucine – 1028 *
Leucine – 1707 *
Lysine – 1517 *
Methionine – 307 *
Phenylalanine – 1039 *
Proline – 998
Serine – 1004
Threonine – 799 *
Tryptophan – 233 *
Tyrosine – 797
Valine – 1087 *
*Essential Amino Acid
I have some lactose intolerance issues. Can I still use Recoverite and Whey Protein?
Because whey protein isolate—the form we use in Recoverite and Whey Protein—most people who are lactose intolerant are able to consume whey isolate without issue. If you find either product to still cause issues, we recommend Vegan Recoverite and Vegan Protein.
Does Hammer have a “collagen-enhancing" supplement?
We currently do not produce an actual collagen supplement, but there are a number of nutrients that are involved in the production of collagen:
1) Vitamin C (Endurance C) is vital in the production of collagen, and without this vitamin the body can’t form collagen. Research shows that "the presence of Vitamin C directly triggers DNA to regulate and maintain the intercellular amount of collagen." [1]
2) Zinc and Copper (Premium Insurance Caps) are both cofactors in the production of collagen.
3) The amino acids Lysine, Glycine, and Proline are all necessary for collagen production. On a gram-per-gram basis, Whey Protein has higher amounts of these three amino acids, though Organic Vegan Protein is not far behind.
4) The Type II Collagen in Tissue Rejuvenator is a protein that is made from chains of amino acids, including glycine and proline, both of which are mentioned in #3. The Horsetail Leaf in Vegan Tissue Rejuvenator is a plant source of the trace mineral silica, which aids in collagen production.
REFERENCE: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780815515845500144
How do I determine the equivalent of one scoop of Vegan Protein?
No scoop? No problem! With the following conversion information, your "Where did my scoop go?" problems are resolved!
Vegan Protein
1 Level Scoop (73 cc) = 3 TBSP + 2 tsp
Is there a recipe for a soy-free Perpetuem?
Q: I cannot consume soy. Is there a recipe for a soy-free Perpetuem?
A: Yes, you can make a non-soy endurance fuel that’s comparable to Perpetuem by using HEED and Vegan Protein:
Each 2-scoop serving of Perpetuem contains 180 calories from 34 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. To make a soy-free version that’s similar to Perpetuem, mix together the following:
- 1.25 scoops of HEED = 137.5 calories from 35 grams of carbohydrates
- 1/3 scoop of Vegan Protein = 40 calories from 2.5 grams of carbohydrates, 6.5 grams of protein, and 0.67 grams of fat
TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES – 37.5 grams
TOTAL PROTEIN – 6.5 grams
TOTAL FAT – .67 grams
TOTAL CALORIES – 177.5
What is Organic IMO Powder?
Q: What is Organic IMO Powder, which I see in the ingredient list?
A: IMO Stands for Isomalto-oligosaccharide. IMO is a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates that are a normal part of the human diet and occur naturally in fermented food (e.g., rice miso). The 100% organically derived IMO in Hammer Nutrition’s Organic Vegan Protein is a multi-functional molecule which has been shown to exert positive effects on human digestive health. It can act as a prebiotic, decrease flatulence, has a low glycemic index, and helps to protect against dental caries (aka tooth decay).
