Fairlife, Protein Drink

Name: Fairlife, Protein Drink
Brand: Fairlife

Fairlife

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Fairlife, Protein Drink contains 6 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories: 44.1 kcal
Protein: 8.82 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Fat: 0.735 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

CarrageenanSeaweed extract that triggers intestinal inflammation in multiple animal models; degraded form is IARC 2B.high

Carrageenan (listed)Text-listed carrageenan (see E407): gut-inflammation signal across animal models.high

Acesulfame-KNon-nutritive sweetener; WHO 2023 advises against NNS for weight control, microbiome signals in humans.medium

MaltodextrinGlycemic index above glucose; animal work links it to mucus-layer thinning and E. coli adherence.medium

Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium

SucraloseAlters microbiome and blunts insulin sensitivity in some human trials; heating produces chloropropanols.medium

Full ingredients

filtered lowfat grade a milk, contains les than 1% of, alkalized cocoa, natural flavors, cellulisem, cllulose gum, salt, carrageenan, lactase enzyme, mon frui juce concentrate, acesulfame potassium, sucralose steva leaf extract, maltodextrin, vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin d3

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.