Product Name: 2-Pack: VEGA Protein & Energy Vegan Coffee Protein Powder with MCT Oil (3lb, 13.8oz total)
Model: VEG00639
Condition: New
3g MCT oil (C8 and C10) each
20g plant-based protein each
100mg caffeine from organic coffee fruit each
Maca powder
No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners
No added sugar
This product is keto-friendly
If Vega® Protein & Energy is a new product for you or you’re consuming it on an empty stomach, you may experience some light stomach discomfort since it contains 3g of MCT oil
While this amount of MCT oil has shown to be well tolerated, we recommend consuming a small quantity (maybe ¼ scoop) initially and then slowly increasing the amount over time
Contents may settle during shipping. Don’t worry, that’s normal. You’re still getting all the servings listed on your product!
Non GMO project verified, vegan certified, low glycemic, gluten free, and without dairy or soy ingredients
Ingredients: Pea Protein, MCT oil powder, Golden chlorella, espresso powder, natural flavors, cold brew coffee powder, stevia leaf extract, organic coffee fruit extract, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), maca root powder, xantham gum
Directions: Shake one scoop of Vega Protein & Energy in 1 1/4 cup (10 fl. oz) of ice-cold water, or your choice of beverage, for an afternoon boost
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2x VEGA Protein & Energy Vegan Coffee Protein Powder with MCT Oil (3lb, 13.8oz total)
Normal “coffee” flavor flavoring. Usual veggie protein grainy texture, doesn’t dissolve completely in anything so if you don’t chug it, it will separate.
Just my experience but this made me violently sick to my stomach shortly after drinking it two times in a row. I’m not sure what I was reacting to as I’ve never been sensitive to food. I ended up throwing it away.
@hornedfrog
From webmd.com: When taken by mouth: MCTs are LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, nausea, stomach discomfort, intestinal gas, essential fatty acid deficiency, and other side effects. Taking MCTs with food might reduce some side effects.
@hornedfrog With the MCTs you should only have like a 1/4 scoop for the first few days then bump up to 1/2 scoop for a few more, keep building up so your body gets used to it. Going all-in from the start can cause some gastro problems for sure.
@shoelessjoek The odd thing is I took it a few times with no issues. Then suddenly feeling sick and vomiting. First time I thought it was food poisoning but I drank it again a week later had the same episode even worse. I guess it was the MCT.
I’ve gotten through two of these already and I love them. The flavor is great, I mix it with a banana and almond milk and it’s a fantastic breakfast shake. Highly recommend it!
Now that I’ve sobered up a bit, yeah, gross. Pea protein isn’t great tasting, the texture is off, I just don’t enjoy it compared to whey. And I really enjoy my whey.
Pea protein, MCT oil, algae (chlorella), maca root, “coffee fruit extract”(?), xanthan gum? YUCK! Some nasty, potentially sick-making or injurious ingredients in this one! I use a protein powder that contains ONLY whey isolate and soy lecithin. Smells slightly like powdered milk, dissolves easily in almost everything, and has no taste. 25 mg protein per scoop.
@MrNews A hospital stay, 2 months of daily nausea, and the picture of this stuff is making me want to throw up again.
There was something horribly wrong with this stuff.
It sent me to the ER.
One has to wonder why they choose to name their protein “Vega” —GM had a rather regrettable Chevrolet model called the Vega they farted out in the 1970’s
Here’s what Automobile Magazine had to say about that gem:
“
The Chevrolet Vega is remembered as one of General Motors’ worst cars, a troublesome rust-bucket prone to gas tank fires and melting engines. … ”
@ignoramus I had two friends in high school who owned Vega’s. They used about 1 quart of oil every 400-500 miles. The trick was to keep plenty of bottles of oil in the trunk and fill up the oil each time you filled the gas tank.
I like this one. I have it in the morning with vanilla almond milk. It gives me a nice little boost and holds me over until lunch easily. Just make sure if you’re trying this for the first time you have to ease into it. I highly recommend following the instructions on the jug.
It’s cheap right, let’s be honest it’s on sale for a reason. Chunky, gritty, and meh flavor. A good protein powder shouldn’t need fancy milk and fruit to be passable like the amazing flavorless whey isolates that cost 4x this.
I am on the fence because I have a lot of protein on hand right now. I got a bag from Costco on sale this week. Sometimes I might not want 100mg of caffeine. edit: wonder what the expiration date is? The stuff I got right now is 08/2021. If it’s the same stuff, I am unsure if I can consume it all in time.
This stuff is palatable enough. Specially with a 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries & a half of an avocado. The half without the pit. The half with the pit gets wrapped & put in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad for a day or two. This actually works!
I’ve never bought a product that more or less promised it would make me quite ill. And, they almost intimate that’s a “feature.” Even more amazing, people are buying it.
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$39.50 at Amazon for 2 (1lb 14.9oz)
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90 days
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Friday, Sep 17 - Tuesday, Sep 21
Happy December 32nd!!!
FU2020
Normal “coffee” flavor flavoring. Usual veggie protein grainy texture, doesn’t dissolve completely in anything so if you don’t chug it, it will separate.
@riftraft agree
Finally, I can start on my new year’s resolution, which is to pretend 2020 never happened! 🥳
USB C compatible?
@phelmurh no- but it will waffle if you add flour & eggs.
@alacrity @phelmurh If you add enough blue food coloring, it’s also Bluetooth compatible.
@alacrity @mehcuda67 @phelmurh saw blue food coloring after the waffle comment and thought you were going in a waaaay different direction with that joke
A very mediocre start to the year.
A new year, but a repeat product - 🥱.
BOURBON NOT INCLUDED
@alacrity I’d be very wary of meh-branded booze, but I’d probably try it once anyway. Happy new year!
@mehvid1 yeah- that ‘sanitizer’ they had awhile back really disappointed.
happy new year to you, dude
Bought this last year. Plan to use it this year.
@JT954 Didn’t you post this on Jan 1, 2020 too?
@hchavers @JT954 If you do it again on Jan 1, 2022 it will be a tradition.
Just my experience but this made me violently sick to my stomach shortly after drinking it two times in a row. I’m not sure what I was reacting to as I’ve never been sensitive to food. I ended up throwing it away.
@hornedfrog did you use any Heroin right before drinking this??
@bugger @hornedfrog No, he was snorting whiskey & drinking cocaone!!
@1DisabledWarVet @hornedfrog sounds like a typical Thursday night at my house
@hornedfrog
From webmd.com:
When taken by mouth: MCTs are LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, nausea, stomach discomfort, intestinal gas, essential fatty acid deficiency, and other side effects. Taking MCTs with food might reduce some side effects.
@hornedfrog Same thing happened to me
@hornedfrog I’ve had no issues with this, but I recommend blending in egg white, almond milk, and a banana.
@hornedfrog With the MCTs you should only have like a 1/4 scoop for the first few days then bump up to 1/2 scoop for a few more, keep building up so your body gets used to it. Going all-in from the start can cause some gastro problems for sure.
@shoelessjoek The odd thing is I took it a few times with no issues. Then suddenly feeling sick and vomiting. First time I thought it was food poisoning but I drank it again a week later had the same episode even worse. I guess it was the MCT.
@hornedfrog @shoelessjoek @Kyeh @codydog65 What if you take it with poop waffles?
@codydog65 @hornedfrog @mehcuda67 @shoelessjoek Try it and let us know - in the interests of science!
I’ve gotten through two of these already and I love them. The flavor is great, I mix it with a banana and almond milk and it’s a fantastic breakfast shake. Highly recommend it!
@caseyloreants I’ll try that sounds like a good pre workout drink
We’re all “Cold Brewed” out. No more room in the pantry. Still have 7 jugs of this stuff from prior Meh sales.
Coffee? Yeah sure, I like coffee.
Protein powder? Sounds healthy, so why not? Fine.
Coffee and protein powder mixed together in one disgusting monstrosity? Eayaagggh, keep it away!!!
I don’t … I didn’t. You don’t have enough to drink for this!
Now that I’ve sobered up a bit, yeah, gross. Pea protein isn’t great tasting, the texture is off, I just don’t enjoy it compared to whey. And I really enjoy my whey.
Bought this last time, wasn’t horrible. Kinda typically gritty if you mix it in water.
But too much protein = too many purines. My Dr made me quit when I got gout. He didn’t have to tell me twice. If you’ve had it, you know.
Pea protein, MCT oil, algae (chlorella), maca root, “coffee fruit extract”(?), xanthan gum? YUCK! Some nasty, potentially sick-making or injurious ingredients in this one! I use a protein powder that contains ONLY whey isolate and soy lecithin. Smells slightly like powdered milk, dissolves easily in almost everything, and has no taste. 25 mg protein per scoop.
@MrNews A hospital stay, 2 months of daily nausea, and the picture of this stuff is making me want to throw up again.
There was something horribly wrong with this stuff.
It sent me to the ER.
One has to wonder why they choose to name their protein “Vega” —GM had a rather regrettable Chevrolet model called the Vega they farted out in the 1970’s
Here’s what Automobile Magazine had to say about that gem:
“
The Chevrolet Vega is remembered as one of General Motors’ worst cars, a troublesome rust-bucket prone to gas tank fires and melting engines. … ”
@ignoramus I had two friends in high school who owned Vega’s. They used about 1 quart of oil every 400-500 miles. The trick was to keep plenty of bottles of oil in the trunk and fill up the oil each time you filled the gas tank.
I like this one. I have it in the morning with vanilla almond milk. It gives me a nice little boost and holds me over until lunch easily. Just make sure if you’re trying this for the first time you have to ease into it. I highly recommend following the instructions on the jug.
I bought 3 last time. More like shelter and home emergency supplies. Had one drink with it. Flavor is a challenge.
@ChrisHBelAir I hope 2021 does not give you a reason to drink the stuff.
It’s cheap right, let’s be honest it’s on sale for a reason. Chunky, gritty, and meh flavor. A good protein powder shouldn’t need fancy milk and fruit to be passable like the amazing flavorless whey isolates that cost 4x this.
I have a feeling I’m going to regret this…
@afcron The hospital bill, and I am not joking, from this stuff was $450. It literally put me in the hospital.
I was really expecting a Fuko either yesterday or today. But I suppose this is sufficiently unfortunate.
I am on the fence because I have a lot of protein on hand right now. I got a bag from Costco on sale this week. Sometimes I might not want 100mg of caffeine. edit: wonder what the expiration date is? The stuff I got right now is 08/2021. If it’s the same stuff, I am unsure if I can consume it all in time.
This stuff is palatable enough. Specially with a 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries & a half of an avocado. The half without the pit. The half with the pit gets wrapped & put in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad for a day or two. This actually works!
This really makes me miss all the shit I didn’t buy in 2020. In Rutledge’s words, “to lower expectations with the brand”
/giphy matt-overachiever-meh
I’ve never bought a product that more or less promised it would make me quite ill. And, they almost intimate that’s a “feature.” Even more amazing, people are buying it.