Gloot Protein Water Review: A Refreshingly Delicious Drink with a Collagen Protein Boost
Forget chasing rainbows and mythical fountains of youth — the secret to a healthy body and a youthful glow might be in your pantry. Collagen powder supplements have been the hottest trend in beauty and wellness for a minute now, and for a good reason. Alongside a balanced diet and tailored skincare regimen, collagen protein supplements have become a popular way to boost your beauty routine from the inside out.
But collagen is more than just its anti-ageing claims. Most brands focus primarily on the beauty benefits of supplementing with collagen, often ignoring its incredible benefits for active women looking to reach their fitness goals.
Now, a new South African brand on the block is taking a different approach with a delicious collagen protein drink focusing on collagen not only as a supplement for beautiful skin but also as a holistic health and fitness supplement. Say hello to Gloot Protein Water; a deliciously refreshing collagen protein drink designed to help you reach your fitness goals one yummy sip at a time.
Combining collagen protein with whey protein isolate, Gloot Protein Water offers a refreshing and delicious way to stay hydrated and meet your collagen needs while also getting a punch of protein. For those counting calories or keeping an eye on their sugar intake, Gloot Protein Water is low-carb, has zero sugar, and no fat. Plus its gut-friendly formula ensures you won’t experience any bloating.
The drink is designed to be mixed with cold water and enjoyed over ice as a daily supplement to help support energy production and mental focus without that ‘meaty broth’ aftertaste many collagen supplements have.
I’ve tried a lot of collagen protein supplements over the years and this one is by far the best for me. I’ve struggled to find a collagen supplement that fits into my lifestyle and as a result, I often end up skipping a day (or 5) before I remember to take it again. While collagen supplement brands say their powders are tasteless and blend easily in your morning coffee, oats, or similar, the truth is that they rarely do.
Gloot’s light and refreshing option is an easy-to-use collagen protein supplement powder that you’ll actually want to drink! It comes in 3 flavours that are so yummy you’ll forget you’re drinking a supplement, in fact, you’ll probably have to stop yourself from having more than the recommended two servings per day.
But it’s not all about getting your recommended daily collagen needs (studies show 2.5 – 15g of collagen per day can be beneficial), but with Gloot’s collagen protein and whey protein isolate blend, you’ll also get a dose of complete protein to help boost post-exercise muscle protein synthesis.
All about protein: Which protein supplement is ideal for you?
Protein synthesis is a complex process in muscle development, and collagen can have an impact on this essential step, which sees the body replenishing the proteins it needs to function. Collagen itself is not directly involved in muscle protein synthesis, but it still has a role to play by ensuring the stability of connective tissues and maintaining muscle structure during exercise.
While collagen is a protein source, it’s not a complete protein and doesn’t directly contribute to the process of muscle protein synthesis. It can, however, give you the boost you need for more intense workouts and help to maximise protein synthesis during training sessions.
So, when shopping for supplements, keep in mind that a collagen-based protein water formulated with a collagen protein and whey isolate protein blend is not a replacement for a complete protein supplement. This type of protein supplement is likely not going to help contribute to your total complete protein count for the day if you’re tracking your macros and hoping to hit a certain protein target every day for increased lean muscle mass. The key to finding the appropriate protein supplement for you and your goals is to check out the nutritional information and ingredients list for the type of protein listed.
While Gloot Protein Water’s promised 14g of protein per serving will be beneficial to your daily protein intake (for benefits like increased energy levels, improved muscle recovery and optimised exercise performance), this won’t replace a whey protein, whey protein isolate or pea protein (great for vegans!) supplement. But, it can be a great add-on for someone already taking a whey or pea protein supplement.
If you’re focusing on resistance training and looking to increase your lean muscle mass while reducing your body fat percentage, then whey protein is still the gold standard for this goal. For example, if you’re trying to reach a goal of consuming 150 grams of protein per day, then I wouldn’t recommend calculating the 14g of protein from Gloot Protein Water into that equation. Simply because the ingredients list doesn’t break down the percentage split of collagen protein and whey protein in Gloot’s proprietary protein blend. So, it’s tricky to know how much complete protein and how much collagen protein you’re actually consuming.
If you insist on inputting something to your calorie and macro food diary, you could hazard a guess and compare Gloot Protein Water with similar product formulas. There aren’t many competitors offering similar products in South Africa (which is what makes Gloot so unique!) but international collagen-based protein waters such as Bulk Nutrients and Muscle Nation indicate that its protein waters with a collagen-whey blend offer 5g of whey per serving, with the large majority of the protein blend being made up of collagen at 10- 12 grams of hydrolysed collagen per serving.
First prize, I’d recommend using both whey protein and collagen protein if you want to smash those goals and get lean and strong. Gloot also offers a Whey Protein that you can use alongside Gloot Protein Water for a powerful daily combination. Deciding which to take, or if you’re interested in taking both all depends on your health and fitness goals.
Who is protein water for?
For ladies who are more interested in focusing on overall health and fitness — I get it, not everyone cares about tracking macros and increasing their lean muscle mass — Gloot Protein Water is a great solution. If you’re into activities like running or high-intensity workouts and need a supplement to help keep you moving and feeling great, then this is an ideal one-stop choice.
Research shows that whey seems to stimulate protein synthesis at a higher rate than collagen, which is likely due to its higher concentration of BCAA leucine. So, it’s important to note that if you’re confident that you follow a good resistance training routine and are eating plenty of animal or plant protein sources, then chances are you are getting enough BCAAs and complete protein through diet alone. If this is the case, you likely won’t need a whey protein supplement and you’re better off adding a collagen protein supplement like Gloot Protein Water to your diet.
A collagen supplement can provide amino acids that are harder to come by in your diet. Glycine and arginine in particular are components of creatine, a natural substance thought to improve strength, increase lean muscle mass, and promote muscle recovery. Unless you’re cooking up a hearty pot of bone broth daily, then it’s possible that you aren’t getting all the collagen and amino acids you need for optimal health and performance. And this is where Gloot Protein Water comes in.
The benefits of Gloot Protein Water
So, you’re considering adding collagen protein water into your daily routine? There are so many benefits you’ll wonder why you didn’t start taking it sooner. Gloot Protein Water offers a range of benefits for women in a convenient powder form that is easy to incorporate into your daily routine.
According to Gloot, The hydrating and refreshing drink offers an easy, high-quality protein source that can help support skin, hair and nail health while also helping to keep you feeling full longer, aiding in weight management and preventing the overconsumption of unhealthy foods. Gloot Protein Water is also rich in B Vitamins to help support energy production and mental clarity, and it contains Vitamin C to help promote a healthy immune system.
What’s more, to boost the protein power of this tasty drink, the Gloot team has included Taurine as an amino acid in the product formula. According to Greg Tinkler, Founder and CEO of Gloot, “This has a host of benefits such as improvement in exercise performance and energy levels, supports heart health, enhances brain function, improves hydration absorption, aids in muscle recovery and balances electrolytes.”
Designed with active women in mind, Gloot’s product range is what many South African women have been searching for on the health and fitness supplement shelves in local pharmacies. If you’ve ever been to the fitness supplements aisle and been put off by the overly masculine packaging screaming at you with slogans like; “TESTO BOOST” and “BEAST MODE”, then Gloot and Gloot Protein Water will see to it that you finally have a place in this often intimidating space.
Speaking on the launch of Gloot Protein Water, Tinkler explained: “This beverage embodies our mission to provide women with innovative, effective solutions for their health and wellness needs. The product is a game-changer, offering a delicious and convenient way for women to meet their protein requirements while staying hydrated and energised.”
Where to find Gloot Protein Water
Gloot Protein Water is now available at Clicks as well as online from the Gloot website, Takealot.com, Bash.com, and selected Foschini stores nationwide.
