TLC PureOrigin (@tlcpureorigin)

Can pea protein stimulate muscle like whey? At 30 g it matched milk protein at rest. At 20 g a pea blend fell short — until leucine was added. That’s why ours has leucine on the label. #PeaProtein#PlantProtein#Leucine#ProteinScience#MadeInCanada

Our first plant formula had rice in it. Then we tested it 🧪 We could dilute the number or remove the ingredient. We removed it. #proteinpowder#heavymetals#cleanlabel#foodscience#supplementtok #nutritionfacts#peaprotein

A supplier certificate covers the ingredient the day it left the supplier — not the finished product after blending. So we test twice: every incoming lot and every finished lot, at the University of Guelph. Scan the QR code on the bag for your lot’s results…

“Two ingredients: whey protein and natural vanilla flavour.” I have the supplier data sheet. That flavour is six ingredients — maltodextrin first, a filler linked to gut-barrier disruption in lab and animal studies. Seven total, all legal. We name every ingredient on the bag instead…

After a meal, where does most of your blood sugar go? Skeletal muscle: an estimated 70–80% in metabolically healthy people. But size isn’t the point. An inactive, insulin-resistant muscle handles glucose poorly even if it’s big. Contraction pulls glucose in, partly without insulin, so blood sugar…

Two weeks. That’s how long it took healthy older adults to start losing leg muscle when they simply cut their daily steps in a controlled study. Leg lean mass dropped, and their muscle became less responsive to protein — anabolic resistance. This is why an illness, a hospital stay, or a few weeks…

Pea protein is low in methionine — one of the 9 essential amino acids. Most brands sell it incomplete anyway. We added methionine and leucine, both named on the label. Flip the bag. 🍁 #PeaProtein#PlantProtein#CleanLabel#MadeInCanada#ProteinPowder

We send every lot of our protein to the University of Guelph’s Agriculture & Food Laboratory and post the results. In the Clean Label Project’s latest test, 47% of protein powders exceeded California Prop 65 heavy-metal limits in one serving — chocolate and plant-based scored worst. Our Double…

Most people assume “natural” means biologically inactive. Research on sweeteners and the gut microbiome is still developing, with results varying by sweetener and individual. Until stronger long-term human data are available, we take a cautious approach in our formulations. 🍁 #ProteinPowder#Stevia…

Why may our whey protein clump? Because we intentionally chose a non-instantized whey. Many instantized whey powders use added lecithin to improve dispersibility. TLC PureProtein 80™ powder contains one ingredient: whey protein concentrate—without added lecithin or anti-caking agents. A few small…

This is vanilla bean—not vanilla candy. If you are used to vanilla ice cream or a heavily sweetened protein shake, TLC Heritage Vanilla Bean Spice™ will taste much lighter. That is intentional. We use fully disclosed vanilla extract, ground whole vanilla bean with visible seeds, Ceylon cinnamon…

Muscle size and muscle strength age differently — and the research is clear about which one predicts your future more consistently. Slide 7 matters: association is not causation, and anyone who skips that caveat is selling you something. Educational content, not medical advice. Individual health…

Your body doesn’t store protein the way it stores fat and carbohydrates. When protein intake is inadequate, and muscle is no longer challenged through resistance training, the body begins reallocating amino acids away from muscle to support survival. This short documentary explores the…

Cardio keeps the pump moving. It won't stop your muscle from disappearing. Here's the metabolic reason why. 💪 #sarcopenia#musclehealth#healthyaging#strengthtraining#over60fitness #longevity #resistancetraining

“Clean” should be verifiable. Our standard: test raw ingredients, test every finished lot before it ships, and connect each lot to its report by QR code. Swipe to see how. #ProteinPowder#PlantBasedProtein#PeaProtein#ThirdPartyTested#ingredienttransparency

1 year. Real people. Sweeteners came out looking fine. So why am I still cautious? Because of one thing the study never measured. Swipe. #guthealth #microbiome #sweeteners #artificialsweeteners #stevia #aspartame #sugarfree #gutmicrobiome #nutritionscience #metabolichealth #sciencebacked…

Why coconut sugar? Not because it’s a superfood. In our flavoured formulas, approximately 3.2 grams per serving provides sweetness, body and caramel notes. Because evidence concerning non-nutritive sweeteners and the gut microbiome remains mixed, we take the cautious route: when they aren’t…

Protein needs change with age, activity, and recovery. The goal is not just hitting your daily total—it’s getting enough high-quality protein and leucine at each meal, combined with resistance training. Daily protein. Leucine per meal. Resistance training. That’s the formula. 💪…

A one-year study says sweeteners are fine. It’s the strongest evidence in their favor — and I won’t wave it away. But what it measured, and what it didn’t, changes the story. Here’s the honest read. 👇 (Educational, not medical advice.)…

Natural doesn't automatically mean biologically neutral. Stevia and monk fruit are often marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, but the science is still evolving. Emerging research suggests non-nutritive sweeteners may interact with the gut microbiome and influence metabolism—particularly in…

For years, we were told that replacing sugar with zero-calorie sweeteners was the healthier choice. The research tells a more complex story. Non-nutritive sweeteners have been linked to changes in the gut microbiome, glucose regulation, and inflammation. These effects can vary from person to…

For years, we were told that replacing sugar with zero-calorie sweeteners was the healthier choice. The research tells a more complicated story. Human clinical trials and the World Health Organization have raised important questions about how some non-nutritive sweeteners interact with the gut…

The heavy metal problem in protein powders isn’t speculation—it’s documented. Independent laboratory testing has found measurable levels of heavy metals in a significant number of protein powders, with some products exceeding recommended safety thresholds. This is exactly why we built TLC…

Neurologists were asked which foods they rarely eat. One answer stood out: protein powder. The concern wasn’t protein itself but rather it was what many products contain. Heavy metals. Artificial sweeteners. Emulsifiers. Ingredients that may affect the gut microbiome, the same system increasingly…

Neurologists were asked which foods they rarely eat. One answer stood out: protein powder. The concern wasn’t protein itself—it was what many products contain. Heavy metals. Artificial sweeteners. Emulsifiers. Ingredients that may affect the gut microbiome—the same system increasingly linked to…

Most protein powders are quietly disrupting your gut—and the research has been building for years. The protein itself isn't the whole story. The ingredients added around it matter too. That's why my son Teo and I built TLC PureOrigin: no artificial or high-intensity sweeteners, no emulsifiers, and…

What does supplier documentation actually tell us about a protein ingredient? We review the data before it ever reaches your bag—because clean nutrition starts with ingredient verification. #ProteinEducation #CleanNutrition #IngredientTransparency #ProteinPowder #TLCPureOrigin

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