{"title":"Soy-Free Protein Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a protein powder soy-free?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soy-free protein powder has no ingredients made from soybeans. That rules out soy protein isolate and soy protein concentrate, which are common protein sources, along with soy lecithin and soy flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy is one of the nine major food allergens in the U.S., so labels have to name it. It shows up either in parentheses after an ingredient, as in \"lecithin (soy)\", or in a \"Contains\" statement under the ingredient list.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The one notable exception is highly refined soybean oil, which falls outside the allergen labeling rules.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth fitppl proteins are soy-free. Optimal Plant Protein gets its protein from organic pea and brown rice, and Foundational Plant Protein from organic brown rice, pea and hemp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere soy hides in protein powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it reads on the label\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoy protein isolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe main protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Soy protein isolate\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoy protein concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe main protein, less refined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Soy protein concentrate\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoy lecithin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps the powder mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Lecithin (soy)\" or \"Contains: soy\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePea, rice or hemp protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe main protein, soy-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fpl-yes\"\u003eNo soy declaration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy lecithin is easy to miss because it's often near the end of the list. Whey and plant powders can both contain it, so \"plant-based\" or \"dairy-free\" on the front of the bag doesn't mean soy-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho looks for soy-free protein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest reason is allergy. About 1.5 million U.S. adults have a soy allergy, and it's one of the more common food allergies to start in adulthood rather than childhood.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Others avoid soy as one of several allergens, often alongside dairy and gluten, or simply prefer other protein sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs soy bad for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most people, no. A common worry is that soy affects hormones in men. A meta-analysis of 41 clinical studies found that soy protein and soy isoflavones had no effect on testosterone or estrogen levels in men, regardless of dose or how long the studies ran.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo choosing a soy-free protein powder is usually about allergies, sensitivities or preference, not about soy being harmful. If you have a soy allergy, your allergist is the best guide to which ingredients you need to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs soy-free protein a complete protein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy is a complete protein on its own, which is one reason it's so widely used. Most other plant proteins are lower in at least one essential amino acid, such as lysine or methionine.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-4\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Blends fix that: pea is lower in methionine and rice is lower in lysine, and researchers note that combining plant proteins gives a profile closer to animal protein.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-4\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e That's why both fitppl proteins use a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check on the label\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe allergen line.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Contains: soy\" or \"(soy)\" after an ingredient rules a product out.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe protein source.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for pea, brown rice, hemp or other proteins rather than soy protein isolate or concentrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe small ingredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the end of the list for lecithin and where it comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-contact.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your allergy is severe, ask the brand how the product is made, not just what's in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour other must-haves.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you also avoid dairy or gluten, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dairy-free-protein-powder\"\u003edairy-free\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gluten-free-protein-powder\"\u003ecertified gluten-free\u003c\/a\u003e protein powder guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clean-vegan-protein-powder-stevia-free-gluten-free","title":"Foundational Plant Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoundational Plant Protein is a daily plant protein shake with 18g of protein from organic brown rice, pea and hemp seed protein, plus organic fruit, greens and adaptogens. 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