For years, protein powder has almost become synonymous with whey. Walk into any supplement store and the category is still dominated by whey concentrate, whey isolate and different variations of the same idea.
But whey was never the only high-quality protein source.
Egg protein — particularly egg albumin derived from egg whites — has a long history in sports nutrition. And today, as protein formulas become more considered and more complex, it deserves another look.
At UNKROWNED KING, that is exactly what we did.
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Why Egg Protein?
Eggs are considered a high-quality protein source because of their complete amino acid profile and digestibility. Egg protein provides all nine essential amino acids — the amino acids the human body cannot produce on its own and therefore needs to obtain from the diet.
For athletes, this matters because essential amino acids provide the building blocks needed for muscle protein synthesis, repair and recovery.
Research continues to support the role of egg protein in this process. A recent human study found that egg-white protein consumed after resistance exercise effectively stimulated myofibrillar protein synthesis, reinforcing its value as a legitimate protein source for active people.
So why did egg protein disappear from the spotlight?
It did not become less valuable. Whey simply became the dominant format in the supplement industry.
Why We Use Egg Albumin in WHEY+
WHEY+ was designed to go beyond the standard whey concentrate shake.
The formula combines whey protein concentrate with egg albumin and creatine monohydrate. Depending on the variant, a serving provides around 26.7 g of protein together with added creatine.
Instead of simply increasing the amount of whey, the idea was to build a more complete, training-focused formula by bringing together two quality protein sources and an ingredient with an established role in high-intensity physical performance.
And Then There Is ISOLATE+
The same philosophy continues with ISOLATE+, where egg protein is combined with a whey-based protein formula and creatine.
The White Chocolate Coconut variant, for example, delivers 30 g of protein per serving, including egg albumin, together with 3.3 g of creatine monohydrate.
This gives athletes another option depending on the protein format they prefer, while maintaining the idea behind the “+” line: protein does not have to stop at one ingredient.
WHEY+ and ISOLATE+ are not simply tubs of protein with a different flavour on the label. Their formulas were built around a broader approach to sports nutrition.
Egg Protein vs Whey? That Is Not Really the Point.
We do not see this as a competition between egg protein and whey.
Whey is one of the most established protein sources in sports nutrition, with a strong essential amino acid profile and decades of research behind it. Egg protein brings another complete animal-derived protein source into the formula.
The more interesting question is therefore not “Which one should replace the other?”It is: Why limit a formula to only one protein source when different high-quality sources can be combined?
That thinking became part of the development of both WHEY+ and ISOLATE+.
Sometimes Innovation Means Looking Back
Sports nutrition is constantly searching for the next ingredient. But innovation does not always mean discovering something completely new.
Sometimes it means returning to a proven nutritional source, understanding what it offers and finding a smarter way to use it.
Egg albumin is a good example.
It is a complete protein source. It supplies essential amino acids. It has a legitimate place in muscle-focused nutrition. And when combined thoughtfully with whey protein, it allows us to create something different from another standard whey-only formula.
That is why you will find it inside both WHEY+ and ISOLATE+.
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