Protein Powders FAQ & Buying Guide

Whey concentrate, isolate, or vegan — which should I choose? Whey isolate (like PVL IsoGold or Limitless Pharma Whey Protein Isolate) is filtered for higher protein and lower lactose per scoop, which suits anyone cutting calories or sensitive to dairy. A whey blend such as ON Gold Standard 100% Whey is a versatile everyday option. If you avoid dairy entirely, a plant-based powder like Beyond Yourself Vegan Protein covers your protein needs without whey. How much protein powder do I actually need? Protein powder supplements your diet — most people use one to two scoops a day to help meet their total protein target from food plus shakes. It supports muscle maintenance and recovery alongside resistance training. When is the best time to take protein? Total daily intake matters more than timing, but a shake after training or between meals is the most convenient way to keep intake consistent. Many customers also mix a scoop into oatmeal or smoothies. How do protein powders compare to EAAs or BCAAs? Protein powder is complete food-style protein; EAAs and BCAAs are free-form aminos meant for sipping around workouts. If you can only buy one, choose a protein powder first — it does more for overall daily intake. Does Fuel Supplements ship protein powder across Canada? Yes. Every protein powder here ships Canada-wide from our BC warehouses, with free shipping on orders over $100 and same-day pickup in Port Coquitlam.

Whey concentrate, isolate, or vegan — which should I choose?

Whey isolate (like PVL IsoGold or Limitless Pharma Whey Protein Isolate) is filtered for higher protein and lower lactose per scoop, which suits anyone cutting calories or sensitive to dairy. A whey blend such as ON Gold Standard 100% Whey is a versatile everyday option. If you avoid dairy entirely, a plant-based powder like Beyond Yourself Vegan Protein covers your protein needs without whey.

How much protein powder do I actually need?

Protein powder supplements your diet — most people use one to two scoops a day to help meet their total protein target from food plus shakes. It supports muscle maintenance and recovery alongside resistance training.

When is the best time to take protein?

Total daily intake matters more than timing, but a shake after training or between meals is the most convenient way to keep intake consistent. Many customers also mix a scoop into oatmeal or smoothies.

How do protein powders compare to EAAs or BCAAs?

Protein powder is complete food-style protein; EAAs and BCAAs are free-form aminos meant for sipping around workouts. If you can only buy one, choose a protein powder first — it does more for overall daily intake.

Does Fuel Supplements ship protein powder across Canada?

Yes. Every protein powder here ships Canada-wide from our BC warehouses, with free shipping on orders over $100 and same-day pickup in Port Coquitlam.

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PVL Isogold (4lbs) Whey Protein Isolate

$154⁹⁹ CAD

Shipping calculated at checkout.

💲 56 servings · ~$2.77/serving

⭐ Earn ~139 Fuel Rewards points on this order ($1 = 1 point, after your 10% storewide discount)

Flavor

Triple Milk Chocolate Vanilla Milkshake Strawberry Chocolate Peanut Butter Smash Iced Mocha Cappucino Rocky Road Banana Ice Cream Cookie Sandwhich

Product variants

Product Description

PVL Isogold is a whey protein isolate and hydrolysate powder built for everyday shake use, delivering 27 g of protein and 120 calories per 32 g scoop. Made by PVL, this 4lb tub suits athletes and gym-goers who want a fast-mixing protein option around training or between meals.

Key Benefits

27 g of protein per 32 g scoop
120 calories per serving
1 g of fat and 2 g of carbohydrates per serving
Built on whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate
Includes a lactase enzyme preparation and a probiotic bacterial culture (Bacillus subtilis DE111®, 1 billion CFU per serving)
4lb container size

When to Use It

PVL Isogold works as a post-training shake or as a between-meal addition on days when hitting a protein target matters more than cooking another meal. Its isolate-and-hydrolysate base makes it a straightforward fit for anyone building a shake routine around lifting, conditioning work, or general daily protein intake.

FAQ

How much protein is in PVL Isogold?

Each 32 g scoop provides 27 g of protein and 120 calories, based on the Nutrition Facts panel for the Triple Milk Chocolate flavour.

What protein sources are used in PVL Isogold?

The formula is built on whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate, as listed on the product label.

Does PVL Isogold contain milk or soy?

Yes, the label lists milk (whey) and soy (lecithin) as allergens, and the product is made in a facility that also handles fish (collagen) ingredients.

Directions and Suggested Use

Suggested Use

Mix 1 serving with 150 – 175 ml (~6 fl oz) of water or milk.

Ingredients

Triple Milk Chocolate

Ingredients: Whey protein isolate, Whey protein hydrolysate, Cocoa, Natural flavours, Natural cream flavour, Sunflower and/or soy lecithin (1%), Sea salt, Medium chain triglycerides (MCT Oil from coconut), Purified stevia extract, Sucralose (55 mg/serving), Silicon dioxide, Guar gum, Lactose-reducing enzyme preparation (Lactase), Probiotic bacterial culture (Bacillus subtilis DE111®, 1 billion CFU/serving).

Contains: Milk (whey), Soy (lecithin).

Proudly produced in our facility, which also carefully handles ingredients from fish (collagen).

Ingredient proportions indicated are subject to change.

Per 1 scoop (32 g) / Pour 1 mesure (32 g)

Calories 120

Fat / Lipides 1 g - 2%

Saturated / saturés 0.5 g - 3%

+ Trans / trans 0 g

Carbohydrate / Glucides 2 g

Fibre / Fibres 0 g - 0%

Sugars / Sucres 1 g - 1%

Protein / Protéines 27 g

Cholesterol / Cholestérol 15 mg

Sodium 130 mg - 6%

Potassium 150 mg - 3%

Calcium 130 mg - 10%

Iron / Fer 0.8 mg - 4%

Vanilla Milkshake

Per 1 scoop (31 g) / pour 1 mesure (31 g)

Calories 120

Fat / Lipides 1 g 2%

Saturated / saturés 0.5 g 3%

+ Trans / trans 0 g

Carbohydrate / Glucides 1 g 0%

Fibre / Fibres 0 g

Sugars / Sucres <1 g <1%

Protein / Protéines 27 g

Cholesterol / Cholestérol 15 mg

Sodium 120 mg 5%

Potassium 150 mg 3%

Calcium 130 mg 10%

Iron / Fer 0.4 mg 2%

INGREDIENTS: Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Natural Flavours, Natural Cream Flavour, Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin (1%), Sea Salt, Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil from coconut), Purified Stevia Extract, Sucralose (40 mg/serving), Guar Gum, Lactose-Reducing Enzyme Preparation (Lactase), Probiotic Bacterial Culture (Bacillus subtilis DE111®, Lactobacillus fermentum).

CONTAINS: Milk (Whey), Soy (Lecithin).

Proudly produced in our facility, which also carefully handles ingredients from wheat, fish (collagen).

Panels transcribed from each flavour's label — see the label photos in the product images. Other flavours/sizes may vary slightly.

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