{"id":19360,"date":"2024-09-23T09:13:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=19360"},"modified":"2025-10-24T13:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:54:37","slug":"the-gnc-protein-difference-quality-purity-results-you-can-trust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/protein\/the-gnc-protein-difference-quality-purity-results-you-can-trust.html","title":{"rendered":"The GNC Protein Difference: Quality, Purity, &#038; Results You Can Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19360\" class=\"elementor elementor-19360\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-111ab2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"111ab2b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee40c49\" data-id=\"ee40c49\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfdc9b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfdc9b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Protein is one of the most popular supplements out there, especially protein powder. From building muscle and strength to helping with weight loss, protein is also one of the most versatile supplements. For consumers, finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/\">protein<\/a> can be a daunting task with thousands of brands and products touting that theirs is the best. How do you know which one to choose? How can you find a product you trust?<\/p><p>In this article, we\u2019ll dive into the importance of protein, the risks of low-quality protein products, and why you can trust GNC as your go-to for protein (and quite honestly, ANY supplement).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-957a933 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"957a933\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26d03e5\" data-id=\"26d03e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979585f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"979585f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Protein?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9eb0f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9eb0f0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cebf47\" data-id=\"4cebf47\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5fb6f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5fb6f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Protein is an essential macronutrient the body needs in large amounts through the food we eat. At the molecular level, protein is made up of individual amino acids linked together to make a long protein chain. There are 20 different types of amino acids, each playing a unique role in the body. Amino acids are classified as essential or non-essential. Essential amino acids are those that the body can\u2019t produce on its own (making it \u201cessential\u201d to get through the diet). Protein is involved in nearly all bodily processes, but its primary functions include:<\/p><ul><li>Providing the body with energy in the form of calories<\/li><li>Forming the structural component of tissues, muscles, organs, hair, bones, cells, and much more<\/li><li>Creating new tissues during periods of growth, especially pregnancy and childhood<\/li><li>Repairing and maintaining tissues during times of illness or injury<\/li><li>Regulating many bodily functions such as the immune system, hormones, enzymes, DNA, and more<\/li><\/ul><p>Because of all of these incredible roles, people seek out protein supplements to help with various health goals such as:<\/p><ul><li>Building muscle and strength<\/li><li>Repairing muscles and recovering after strenuous exercise<\/li><li>Helping with weight loss and appetite control<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cfd5e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cfd5e1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e39eea\" data-id=\"8e39eea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0fb72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0fb72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risks of a Low-Quality Protein Supplement<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8b1f65c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8b1f65c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6054e1\" data-id=\"a6054e1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0284f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0284f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While you may think all protein products are created equal, that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Here are some risks of purchasing a low-quality protein product:<\/p><ul><li><strong>False Labeling <\/strong>\u2013 There have been instances of false labeling that\u2019s caught media attention. Because these are products you are ingesting and putting into your body, false labeling is incredibly risky. You want to make sure you know EXACTLY what\u2019s in the product and what\u2019s NOT in the product.<\/li><li><strong>Lower Protein Input. <\/strong>There may be instances of brands or manufacturers putting less protein in the product to save money. If the label says 20 grams of protein, but they only put in 10 grams\u2026That means you&#8217;re not getting your money&#8217;s worth. The problem is it\u2019s impossible to know that without analytical tests to verify the exact protein amount.<\/li><li><strong>Protein Spiking<\/strong>. It\u2019s the supplement industry\u2019s dirty little secret. Some brands overstate the amount of protein on the label compared to what is actually in the product. This means you\u2019re getting less protein and the company is saving money. There\u2019s a tricky technique to get away with this, and it comes down to <u>nitrogen<\/u>. Let me explain\u2026Proteins contain nitrogen. A basic test for total nitrogen is often used to determine a product\u2019s protein content. The problem? Some companies will add other, non-protein ingredients (such as single amino acids, creatine, and betaine) and count them towards the total protein content.<\/li><li><strong>Contaminants. <\/strong>Protein products should be tested for contaminants such as harmful bacteria, mold, yeast, and heavy metals. Depending on the manufacturer, there is also the risk of cross-contamination with other materials being used in the factory and on the machines, such as pharmaceuticals or other ingredients not called out on the label. These compounds should be tested for by the manufacturer, a third-party company, or both.<\/li><li><strong>Incomplete Protein. <\/strong>Remember the essential amino acids that the body must get through the diet? A protein powder must contain all 9 of these in order to be considered a \u201cComplete Protein\u201d, which is the gold standard. Some examples of incomplete proteins include cocoa and most plant sources of protein like pea or rice.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d9e1c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d9e1c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f3caa5\" data-id=\"8f3caa5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-217997f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"217997f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GNC\u2019s Commitment to Protein Quality<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a71d93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a71d93\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bdfed5\" data-id=\"9bdfed5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-117b1d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"117b1d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GNC has been in the supplement game for nearly 90 years. As a company, you don\u2019t stick around that long without doing things the RIGHT way. That\u2019s why GNC is America\u2019s Most Trusted Nutritional Supplement Retailer. If a protein product has GNC on the label, you can purchase with confidence. Here are the details we are committed to:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf1b5a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf1b5a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70e0075\" data-id=\"70e0075\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba4b61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cba4b61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transparent Labeling<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b728fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b728fe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f299201\" data-id=\"f299201\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fbae93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fbae93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GNC guarantees that 100% of the ingredient label claim is present in every bottle until the expiration date. Every GNC protein product also contains 100% protein with no overstated protein values. We use accurate testing methods and do not include other ingredients or added amino acids in the total protein amount. No protein spiking here!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-91ed0a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"91ed0a0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dfb9d44\" data-id=\"dfb9d44\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7cae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c7cae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Third-Party Testing and Certifications<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-526eebc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"526eebc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36799dd\" data-id=\"36799dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3626e9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3626e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GNC\u2019s quality standards are very high when it comes to choosing a manufacturer. All of GNC\u2019s protein products are manufactured in facilities that follow Good Manufacturing Practices and undergo regular inspections from the FDA.<\/p><p>We also have third-party testing for banned substances, For competitive athletes who undergo regular drug testing, you want a protein you can trust. GNC never puts banned substances in ANY product, but we also go above and beyond to ensure purity. Many of GNC\u2019s protein products are tested for over 200 banned substances by a third-party agency called LGC Sciences. Just look for \u201cBanned Substance Tested\u201d on the label.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ec82fd1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ec82fd1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce47fcf\" data-id=\"ce47fcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab9da91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab9da91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/why-banned-substance-testing-is-important-to-sport.html\">Why Banned Substance Testing Is Important to Athletes | GNC<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea0e0e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea0e0e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/protein\/lead-in-protein-powder-what-to-know.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lead in Protein Powder: A GNC Dietitian&#8217;s Hot Take| GNC<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-978ae8c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"978ae8c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e393efb\" data-id=\"e393efb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bf46e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bf46e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">High-Quality Ingredients<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45de92e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45de92e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-036ca44\" data-id=\"036ca44\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6f44a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca6f44a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GNC chooses the highest-quality protein sources to go into its products. For protein powders, GNC always uses instantized or agglomerated protein. This basically means it undergoes a manufacturing process that results in a powder that mixes easily and is easier to digest because it has fewer bubbles or foam. Whenever possible, we also formulate to ensure the product provides a complete amino acid profile for best results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-323b807 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"323b807\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a69706b\" data-id=\"a69706b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f70fef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f70fef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Backed by Science<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f34a022 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f34a022\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e5abe8\" data-id=\"1e5abe8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcc2136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcc2136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GNC has a bunch of nutrition nerds (I say that lovingly) who obsess over every single detail of our products. We have a team of scientific, regulatory, and nutrition experts with over 100 years of university-level education obtaining bachelor&#8217;s, master\u2019s, and doctorate-level degrees in nutrition, chemistry, exercise science, and other health fields. They evaluate every GNC product from product safety and regulations, product design and formulation, manufacturing standards, and labeling and marketing. And if our team doesn\u2019t have all the answers, we have a network that will help us find them. We partner with top universities, physicians, statisticians, researchers, and safety experts who help ensure GNC products are truly best-in-class.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a283561 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a283561\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d79f4b5\" data-id=\"d79f4b5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25451da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25451da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Proven Results<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ba0eef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ba0eef\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e618260\" data-id=\"e618260\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adad8c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adad8c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s very rare for a protein product to be tested in a human clinical study for positive outcomes, like strength or weight loss. But at GNC, we have several\u2026<\/p><ul><li><strong>Proven Performance Protein<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/whey-protein\/012345.html\">AMP Wheybolic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/whey-protein\/023457.html\">AMP Wheybolic Ripped<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/whey-protein\/034574.html\">AMP Wheybolic Alpha<\/a>. GNC has invested in several studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the leucine-rich protein blend in Wheybolic. Results of these studies showed that combining Wheybolic with resistance exercise resulted in increased muscle strength, muscle size, performance, and stamina.<\/li><li><strong>Proven Weight Loss Meal Replacement:<\/strong> Providing 25 grams of protein, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein-shakes\/333056.html\">Lean Shake 25<\/a> has also been put to the test in a clinical study. This hunger-satisfying meal replacement was clinically proven to help users lose nearly two times the weight compared to diet alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/deep-dive-into-total-lean-lean-shake-25-rtd.html\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the study.<\/li><li><strong>Proven Mass Gainer<\/strong>: Providing a whopping 780 calories and 50 grams of protein, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/mass-gainers\/123404.html\">AMP Mass XXX<\/a> is a mass gainer in a league of its own. It\u2019s been shown to increase lean muscle mass, body weight, and muscle strength with 40% fewer sets (aka. less exercise). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/protein\/a-deep-dive-into-gnc-amp-mass-xxx.html\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the study.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd1bdbc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd1bdbc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0416f6e\" data-id=\"0416f6e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3177329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3177329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Variety of GNC Protein Options<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0e9adb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0e9adb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c949227\" data-id=\"c949227\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d2c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6d2c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">GNC offers a wide range of protein products to meet different dietary needs, fitness goals, and flavor preferences. Choose from our expertly curated assortment of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/protein-powder\/\">Protein powders<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein-powder\/whey-protein\/\">Whey<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein-powder\/casein-protein\/\">Casein<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein-powder\/plant-based-protein\/\">Plant-based proteins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/drinks\/protein-shakes\/\">Protein shakes<\/a> &#8211; Ready-to-drink and easy for on-the-go<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/food\/protein-bars\/\">Protein bars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/food\/healthy-snacks\/\">Protein snacks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein-powder\/mass-gainers\/\">Mass gainers<\/a> \u2013 High calorie, high protein, added macronutrients such as carbs and fat<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/food\/meal-replacements\/\">Meal replacements<\/a> \u2013 Provides protein plus added fiber, vitamins, and nutrients<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f240ca3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f240ca3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d7ebef\" data-id=\"1d7ebef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dddd7d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dddd7d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Knowledgeable Support<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f517e82 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f517e82\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ea7e7e\" data-id=\"4ea7e7e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9197f6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9197f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With thousands of locations in over 40 countries, there\u2019s sure to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/help-returns.html\">store near you<\/a>. Stop in to speak with one of our store associates who can help answer any question you may have. You can even do it from the convenience of your phone by chatting with a coach online at GNC.com.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3542dc7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3542dc7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cec3f00\" data-id=\"cec3f00\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96fbb66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96fbb66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Money Back Guarantee<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34d7a3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34d7a3c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cda09a\" data-id=\"2cda09a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff013f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff013f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re not completely satisfied with your purchase, just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/help-returns.html\">return it to any GNC store<\/a> in the US within 30 days for a full refund.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3894fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3894fb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a7c83b\" data-id=\"0a7c83b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5277ecf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5277ecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take home message<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d404c4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d404c4b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cd27b8\" data-id=\"2cd27b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039c37d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"039c37d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a consumer, choosing a protein supplement can be overwhelming. You want to pick one from a reputable brand you can trust, and there\u2019s no one better than GNC. With transparent labeling, high-quality ingredients, expertly formulated products backed by clinical research, and a wide variety of options to choose from \u2013 GNC is an easy decision for protein. And if you need help, have a question, or just don\u2019t know where to start, reach out to a GNC associate in-store or online. We got your back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protein is one of the most popular supplements out there, especially protein powder. From building muscle and strength to helping with weight loss, protein is also one of the most versatile supplements. For consumers, finding a protein can be a daunting task with thousands of brands and products touting that theirs is the best. 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