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Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein
The premier choice for plant-based athletes, this product is both USDA Organic and NSF Certified for Sport. It provides a complete amino acid profile using a blend of pea, navy bean, lentil, and cranberry protein.
Quality & Materials
Includes a recovery blend (organic turmeric, tart cherry, blueberries) and 2 billion CFU of probiotics for digestion.
Evidence & Testing
Double-certified by NSF and Informed Choice, providing the highest level of assurance for plant-derived ingredients.
Brand Transparency
While they are owned by Nestlé, they maintain independent third-party certifications that verify their organic and clean-label claims.
Value Assessment
Higher cost per serving than whey, but reasonable for a dual-certified organic performance protein.
Why Not Alternatives?
Most plant proteins fail heavy metal testing or lack a complete amino acid profile. Garden of Life Sport is specifically screened for the heavy metals (lead, arsenic) often found in soil-grown plant proteins.
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