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Blog: Digestibility

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Dairy-Free

Lactose-Free vs Dairy-Free Protein: What the Labels Actually Mean

Lactose free and dairy free sound interchangeable and are not. Only one of them is a regulated claim in Australia. Here is what each one actually means, how much lactose is in each type of protein ...
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Digestibility

Does protein powder cause bloating? What actually causes it, and how to read a label

Protein itself rarely causes bloating. What surrounds it usually does. Here is what in a protein powder is commonly associated with digestive discomfort, how to read an ingredient label when your s...
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Beauty

Protein Powder for Women: What It Does and How to Choose One

Australian women aged 19 to 70 are advised to get 46g of protein a day, rising to 57g after 70 and 60g in later pregnancy. This guide covers how much you actually need, where a protein powder helps...
Lupin Gold plant-based protein packet with a mango and lupin protein smoothie
Digestibility

Protein Powder Without Aftertaste: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It

Tired of protein powders with weird aftertastes or bloating side effects? Lupin Gold is Australia’s cleanest no taste protein powder. 100% lupin isolate with 90% protein and 96% digestibility. Smoo...