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Beef protein powders are made from beef rather than milk, giving lifters a shake option that is not based on whey. This small collection features the MuscleMeds Carnivor range, including a beef protein isolate, a mass gainer, a hydrolysed shred formula and beef amino tablets, plus Cyborg Sports Collagen Pro, a hydrolysed collagen peptide protein.

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Beef Protein: buying guide

Who beef protein suits

Beef protein suits people who prefer to avoid whey, want a change from milk-based shakes or simply like the flavours. The Australian Institute of Sport places sports foods, including protein powders, in Group A of its supplement framework as a convenient option when everyday food is impractical. A 2018 meta-analysis of 49 trials found that protein supplements added modestly to gains in strength and muscle during resistance training, with no further benefit once total protein intake passed about 1.6 g per kg of body weight a day.

Beef protein isolate versus collagen

Check what a product is actually made from. Collagen lacks the amino acid tryptophan, so it is classed as an incomplete protein and is not a like-for-like swap for a complete protein powder. Collagen powders are still popular as an extra protein source, but if your goal is muscle, count your complete protein sources first.

How to compare products

  • Protein per serve and per 100 g. This is the fairest way to compare value and quality.
  • Product type. Isolates are low in carbs and fat; gainers add carbohydrate and kilojoules; tablets suit people who prefer not to drink shakes.
  • Allergen statement. Beef protein is not made from milk, but check the label for dairy or other allergens if you have an allergy.
  • Serves and scoop size. Compare serves per tub rather than tub weight.
  • Batch testing. Athletes who are drug tested should choose batch-tested products and check with their sport.

How to use beef protein

Follow the label. Use a shake to help reach your daily protein target, for example after training or as a snack. Read our guide to building muscle with protein for meal ideas.

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Sources: Morton et al. 2018, Br J Sports Med; Paul et al. 2019, Nutrients; AIS Sports Supplement Framework: Group A.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare products in person before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with your doctor first.

Beef Protein: questions and answers

How much protein do I need to build muscle?
A 2018 meta-analysis of 49 trials found protein supplements helped strength and muscle gains during resistance training, but there was no further benefit once total protein intake reached about 1.6 g per kg of body weight a day. For an 80 kg lifter that is roughly 130 g a day from food and shakes combined.
Is collagen a complete protein?
No. Collagen lacks the essential amino acid tryptophan, so under the standard protein quality scoring method it is classed as an incomplete protein. It can still contribute to your daily protein, but it is not a like-for-like swap for beef protein isolate, whey or other complete protein powders when your goal is building muscle.
Is beef protein powder dairy-free?
Beef protein is made from beef rather than milk, so it is not a whey or casein product. Flavourings, other ingredients and manufacturing can still introduce allergens, so if you have a milk allergy, read the allergen statement on the label of the exact product and flavour you are buying before you use it.
Are protein powders backed by evidence?
Yes, as a convenient food. The Australian Institute of Sport places sports foods such as protein powders in Group A of its supplement framework, for use when everyday food is impractical. A 2018 meta-analysis found protein supplements gave modest extra gains in strength and muscle during resistance training. They work by helping you reach your daily protein target.
Where can I buy beef protein in Melbourne or online?
Supps247 sells beef protein online with delivery Australia-wide, usually in 2 to 8 business days, and in 18 stores including Springvale, Wallan, Carnegie, Point Cook and Chirnside Park. The range centres on MuscleMeds Carnivor: Carnivor Beef Protein Isolate for everyday shakes, Carnivor Shred, a hydrolysed beef protein isolate, Carnivor Mass for bulking and Carnivor Beef Aminos tablets. The best choice depends on your goal, so compare protein per serve and per 100 g. Stock varies by store, so check the product page or call first. Find your nearest store.
What is the best beef protein powder in Australia?
It depends on your goal. For everyday shakes, MuscleMeds Carnivor Beef Protein Isolate lists 23 g of protein and 120 Calories per scoop, and MuscleMeds says it is dairy free and Informed Choice certified. For bulking, Carnivor Mass adds carbohydrate and gives 50 g of protein per serve. If you prefer tablets to shakes, Carnivor Beef Aminos come in a 300 tablet bottle. Compare protein per 100 g, sweeteners and testing, and choose a flavour you will happily drink most days.
What are the benefits of beef protein?
Beef protein gives you a shake without whey or casein, which suits people who avoid milk proteins or simply want a change from dairy shakes. Carnivor Beef Protein Isolate mixes with 180 to 240 mL of cold water and lists 6 g of carbohydrate per scoop. Research suggests it does a similar job to whey for body composition. Two things to keep in mind: flavoured tubs still contain sweeteners and other additives, and Carnivor Beef Aminos, plus some older Carnivor labels, include creatine, so count that if you already take it.
Does beef protein work as well as whey?
Studies so far say it does a similar job. A 2019 review of seven trials with 270 people found no difference between beef protein and whey for lean mass or fat mass, and beef protein beat no supplement for lean mass and leg strength. One eight-week trial found people who took 46 g of beef protein isolate after workouts gained lean mass much like a whey group, while a carbohydrate-only group did not. The trials are small, so think of beef protein as a solid alternative to whey rather than an upgrade.
Is beef protein safe, and does it have side effects?
For healthy adults it is a food-based protein, and the usual advice applies: the Australian Institute of Sport suggests one or two serves of protein supplement a day alongside real food. Most people tolerate sports foods well, although a few get stomach upsets. Read the panel for extras. The Carnivor chocolate formula lists soybean oil in its antifoam, Carnivor Beef Aminos include creatine, and some Carnivor Shred labels list a thermogenic blend with caffeine, which matters if you avoid stimulants. If you take medication or are pregnant, check with your GP first.
How do I take beef protein?
Mix one scoop of Carnivor Beef Protein Isolate with 180 to 240 mL of cold water, as the label suggests, and shake well. Have it after training or as a between-meal snack to help reach your daily protein target. The ISSN suggests 20 to 40 g of protein per serve, spread every 3 to 4 hours, so one 23 g scoop suits most people and larger lifters can have a little more. If you would rather not drink shakes, Carnivor Beef Aminos tablets are an option. Follow the dose on the bottle.
Is beef protein a good paleo protein powder?
It is closer than most, because the protein comes from beef rather than dairy, grains or legumes. Paleo is not a regulated label, though, and flavoured tubs are not strictly paleo: the Carnivor Beef Protein Isolate chocolate formula lists maltodextrin, sucralose and acesulfame K. If you eat strict paleo, a plain collagen powder such as R1 Collagen Peptides Unflavoured has a short ingredient list of bovine collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. Collagen is not a complete protein, so keep eggs, meat and fish as your main protein sources.

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