Vivo Life Vegan Protein Powder
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Vivo Life Clean Protein: simple plant protein that actually tastes good
A good protein powder should earn its place on the kitchen shelf: easy to blend, nice to drink, and made from ingredients you recognise. Vivo Life’s Clean Protein is the one we reach for in smoothie bowls and banana “ice cream” at home.
Vivo Life describes Clean Protein as a complete plant blend with 21 g of protein and about 110 calories per serving, with no fillers, no artificial flavours and no seed oils [1]. The current blend is fermented yellow pea protein, cold-pressed hemp protein and pumpkin seed protein — not quinoa, which older copy sometimes mentioned [2].
"I absolutely love Vivo Life protein. It blends so well and tastes amazing in my breakfast smoothie bowls or homemade banana ice cream. I also love that it's been heavy metals tested - It gives me and my family peace of mind" - Georgie x
Why we love it
💗 It blends smoothly. Perfect in breakfast smoothie bowls or a quick shake after a walk or workout.
💗 Simple ingredients. Pea, hemp and pumpkin protein, with natural flavouring, konjac fibre, pink Himalayan salt and stevia in the flavoured versions [2].
💗 Naturally rich in iron and zinc. Vivo Life highlights iron and zinc to support everyday energy [1].
💗 Made in the UK. A British brand with flavours including Vanilla, Dark Chocolate and an unsweetened unflavoured option for baking or savoury cooking [2].
Plant protein that holds its own
Protein helps maintain muscle and is part of a balanced diet. The NHS Eatwell Guide includes beans, pulses and other plant proteins as everyday sources [3].
Plant proteins can support muscle maintenance, though some research finds they often stimulate muscle protein synthesis a little less than equivalent animal proteins, especially in older adults, because of differences in digestibility and essential amino acids such as leucine. Blending several plant sources — which is exactly what Clean Protein does — is one of the strategies researchers discuss for improving the amino-acid profile [4].
Vivo Life also says Clean Protein is vegan certified, gluten free, and third-party tested for purity, and that it is naturally high in iron, zinc and selenium [1][2]. These are Vivo Life’s own product claims, and that transparency is a big part of why we trust the brand.
Iron matters for energy: the NHS notes that iron is important for making red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body [5]. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or managing a medical condition, check with your GP or a dietitian before adding any supplement powder.
Who it’s perfect for
✅ You want a clean-tasting plant protein for shakes, bowls and baking
✅ You prefer a short ingredients list without artificial sweeteners or seed oils
✅ You’re vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or simply cutting back on whey
✅ You like supporting a UK brand that publishes what goes into each scoop
Good to know
| Protein per serving | 21 g complete plant protein (about 32 g scoop; 30 g unflavoured) [1][2] |
| Calories | About 110 kcal per serving [1] |
| Protein blend | Fermented yellow pea, cold-pressed hemp, pumpkin seed [2] |
| Flavours | Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, and unsweetened unflavoured [2] |
| Sweeteners (flavoured) | Stevia extract; no artificial sweeteners, per Vivo Life [1][2] |
| Iron (per serving) | About 8 mg, according to Vivo Life’s help article [2] |
| UK delivery | Standard UK delivery, free on larger orders; typically 2 to 3 working days [6] |
| Returns | Unopened items within 30 days; return postage is yours unless faulty [6] |
| Before you start | Made with pea, hemp and pumpkin seed protein. Vivo Life notes pea intolerance as something to consider with its pea-based proteins [2]. |
Your questions, answered
Is it the same as Perform Plant Protein?
No. Clean Protein is Vivo Life’s simpler baking-and-everyday blend. Perform is their sports formula with extras. Vivo Life’s help centre explains the difference [2].
Does it contain quinoa?
Not in the current Clean Protein formula. The blend is pea, hemp and pumpkin [2]. Older marketing sometimes mentioned quinoa.
Is it heavy-metals tested?
Vivo Life says it third-party tests products for accuracy and purity [2]. Georgie’s quote above reflects her own peace of mind from that testing.
Do I buy it from Glowing Healthy?
No. You buy directly from Vivo Life. We list it here because we love it, and the Shop button takes you straight to Vivo Life (click through and Vivo Life will pop up a 15% off reward from me: tap Redeem, then add the code at your cart).
Sources:
[1] Vivo Life, Clean Protein / Vegan Protein Powder product page: vivolife.co.uk
[2] Vivo Life Help, CLEAN PROTEIN (ingredients, micronutrients, flavours): help.vivolife.co.uk
[3] NHS, The Eatwell Guide: nhs.uk
[4] Berrazaga I et al. The role of the anabolic properties of plant- versus animal-based protein sources in supporting muscle mass maintenance: a critical review. Nutrients, 2019: PMC 6723444
[5] NHS, Iron: nhs.uk
[6] Vivo Life, Shipping policy (UK delivery and returns note): vivolife.co.uk
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