Why Not a Vegan Shake?

There is a lot of hype now around new vegan protein shakes that are beginning to hit the market. In light of this, many have asked why Isagenix has not yet produced a vegan shake for those who do not consume animal protein for whatever reason. 


Simply put, the quality of the whey Isagenix uses just cannot be matched with a plant-based source of protein.  The health benefits of undenatured whey from pasture-fed, happy dairy cows are amazing! It is important to remember that Isagenix focuses on HEALTH. Not just producing a product to be used for weight-loss as some others do. There is a huge difference.


So what are the benefits of this type of protein? I'll draw from a few sources I have found so you don't just have to take my word for it.


This is one of my favorite speakers, Dr. Michael Colgan. He is 72 and continues to train athletes and is very active himself. This video was taken at a conference where he discusses the benefits of the Isagenix protein - IsaPro. He his a brilliant man and leads the Colgan Institute. He has written numerous books including The Anti-Inflammatory Athlete, Nutrition for Champions, The Right Protein Booklet, and more. He states that he was writing about this undenatured whey protein before Isagenix was even in existence. He already knew it to be the prefect form of protein, especially for athletes. Take a quick look at this video.

Even Dr. Mercola suggests using high quality whey protein as the #1 source of glutathione. The whey used in Isagenix products meets his recommendations - 

The overall top food for maximizing your glutathione is high quality whey protein. It must be cold pressed whey protein derived from grass fed cows, and free of hormones, chemicals and sugar. Quality whey provides all the key amino acids for glutathione production (cysteine, glycine and glutamate) and contains a unique cysteine residue (glutamylcysteine) that is highly bioactive in its affinity for converting to glutathione. (source: www.mercola.com)

So we know that the best source for glutathione is undenatured whey protein but WHAT exactly does glutathione DO?


From Dr. Mercola again -

How Glutathione Works

The main function of glutathione is to protect your cells and mitochondria from oxidative and peroxidative damage. As you age, your body’s ability to produce glutathione decreases.

Glutathione isn’t just an endogenous antioxidant--it is also an essential factor in energy utilization, detoxification, and preventing the diseases we associate with aging. Glutathione deficiency has been linked to:

• Age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
• Coronary and autoimmune diseases
• Arthritis, asthma and other inflammatory conditions
• Cancer
• Mitochondrial dysfunction 
• Muscle weakness and fatigue

Synthesis of glutathione depends upon adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the molecule that provides cellular energy. It follows that glutathione levels are linked to energy deficiency, or low ATP.

This is a major reason why exercise is so beneficial for your overall health—among other things, it boosts your glutathione levels!

If you can enhance internal glutathione production, you will strengthen your immune system in a way that will shield you from many of the adverse effects of aging. 

So in conclusion, the shake that Isagenix includes in their systems already contains the BEST protein which is easily absorbed by the body and provides the most health benefits possible. While we continue to hear that a vegan shake is in the works, it will be difficult to match the quality and the health benefits that are gained from using undenatured whey protein. If there is one thing I've learned in my experience with Isagenix, it is that they will not put out a product that is questionable or inferior in quality. For that I am extremely grateful.