Is Your Protein Lying to You? A Breakdown of Common Fillers & Additives

You hit the gym, track your macros, and blend your post-workout shake like clockwork. But here’s the question nobody asks:

Post Nutrition after a Gym

Is your protein actually helping you—or just pretending to?

Let’s take a look behind the label.

1. The Illusion of Clean

Many protein brands slap on buzzwords like clean, natural, or healthy. But turn the tub around, and you’ll see:

• Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium)

• Gums (xanthan gum, guar gum)

• Emulsifiers and thickeners

• "Natural flavours" (a vague term that can mean almost anything)

  
  

These ingredients are added not for your health, but to:

• Improve texture and mixability

• Enhance shelf life

• Mask poor-quality protein sources

  
  

2. The Usual Suspects: Common Fillers in Protein Powders

Sucralose & Aspartame

Linked to gut microbiome imbalance and potential metabolic issues. Adds zero nutritional value.

Xanthan Gum / Guar Gum

Used to create that creamy, thick texture. But they can cause bloating, gas, and discomfort—especially in sensitive individuals.

"Natural" Flavours

This can include solvents, preservatives, and chemical compounds. The term is legally broad and rarely transparent.

Maltodextrin

A cheap filler with a high glycaemic index. Often used to bulk up powders without adding meaningful nutrition.

Soy Lecithin

A common emulsifier that may be genetically modified and adds no performance benefit.

3. Why These Fillers Matter

Even if your protein hits the right macros, hidden fillers can:

• Disrupt your digestion

• Cause bloating or gas

• Affect nutrient absorption

• Spike your insulin

• Add hidden calories and carbs

  
  

It’s not just about what’s in your scoop. It’s what’s hiding behind it.

4. What Clean Labels Should Look Like

A clean protein should:

• Have no added sweeteners, flavours, or gums

• Be made from a single whole-food source

• Be easy to digest and versatile in usage

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That’s why more informed consumers are turning to Acheta+ Pure by Evöq Nutrition.

5. Acheta+ Pure: Clean Protein That Tells the Truth

Our ingredient list? Just one thing:

• Acheta domesticus (House Cricket)

  
  

Every scoop delivers:

• 8g protein per 10g

• Prebiotic fibre for gut health

• Naturally occurring B12 and iron

• Zero additives, gums, or sweeteners

  
  

No tricks. No fillers. Just real fuel.

Final Thought: Don’t Be Fooled by the Front Label

If your protein is trying too hard to taste like dessert, chances are it’s hiding something.

Flip the tub. Read the ingredients. Ask harder questions.

And when you’re ready to go clean, go Evöq.

👉 Discover Acheta+ Pure and choose protein that tells the truth.