I Reveal What’s Actually In Your "Healthy" Protein Bars

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Paul Saladino11m · 2026-05-07

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Well SupportedModerate protein intake for humans generally ranges from 0.7 to 1 gram per pound of lean body weight per day.Not SupportedThe protein bar market is largely comprised of candy bars with added protein, often containing artificial ingredients and petroleum derivatives that can harm gut health.Well SupportedThe new Lineage Protein Bar contains less than 200 calories, 20g of grass-fed whey and collagen, and uses only real food ingredients without additives.Partially SupportedProtein bars should be made from real food ingredients and not contain petroleum-derived substances that can negatively impact gut health.Not Supported

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The US GRAS designation is a self-designation by companies to the FDA, not a thorough FDA verification of safety, and allows for approximately 10,000 food additives, compared to about 400 in Europe.

Partially SupportedProtein bars often contain cheap protein powder, artificial sweeteners, natural and artificial flavors, dextrin, tapioca starch, fillers, emulsifiers, and binders.

Partially SupportedSoy lecithin can be produced using hexane, a petroleum-derived solvent.

Partially SupportedThe Lineage protein bar provides 20g of protein and contains less than 200 calories.

Not SupportedEsterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG) can reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin K and vitamin A.

Partially SupportedArtificial flavors can be synthesized from petroleum byproducts through glyoxylic acid oxidation decarboxylation.

Not SupportedSynthetic compounds should not be present in food.

Partially SupportedThe long-term effects and composition of FDA-permitted fully synthetic artificial flavors are not fully understood.

Partially SupportedConsumption of artificial flavors and other synthetic ingredients in protein bars may lead to headaches and fatigue.

Partially SupportedGenetically modified soybeans are engineered for pesticide resistance, not for enhanced nutritional value.

Not SupportedConsuming excessive amounts of esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG) can lead to gastrointestinal side effects.

Partially SupportedConsumers should examine the ingredients in their protein bars and question the presence of artificial flavors, artificial colors, and other non-food items.

Partially SupportedThe Lineage protein bar uses organic honey, wild blueberries, organic strawberries, and coconut nectar for sweetness, and tests its honey for glyphosate.

Partially SupportedEsterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG) is not listed on nutrition labels because it is not absorbed by the body.

Partially SupportedEsterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG) is a fat derived from canola oil that contains only 2 calories per gram.

Partially SupportedThe Lineage protein bar's color comes from organic strawberries and freeze-dried wild blueberries, not Red 40.

Partially SupportedArtificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) have sketchy data regarding their effects in humans.