Best of 2025

Best Protein Powders for Women Over 40

Independently assessed for taste, ingredients, value, and menopause compatibility. No sponsorship. No bias.

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Product	Protein	Calories	Per serving	Best for
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey	24g	120	£1.20	Overall best value
MyProtein Impact Whey	21g	103	£0.80	Budget-friendly
Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein	22g	160	£1.80	Dairy-free / vegan
Innermost The Health Protein	28g	131	£2.10	Premium clean label
Form Nutrition Performance Protein	30g	162	£2.40	High-protein priority

#1 · Overall best value

4.7

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey

The benchmark for whey protein. Mixes effortlessly, tastes excellent (vanilla and chocolate are standouts), and the price is reasonable for the quality.

24g protein·120 cal/serving·£1.20 per serving

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#2 · Budget-friendly

4.4

MyProtein Impact Whey

Hard to beat on cost-per-gram of protein. Plenty of flavours; the natural range avoids artificial sweeteners.

21g protein·103 cal/serving·£0.80 per serving

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#3 · Dairy-free / vegan

4.3

Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein

A blend of pea, sprouted brown rice and chia. Gentle on the stomach, with no artificial sweeteners. Slightly grainy but improves with smoothies.

22g protein·160 cal/serving·£1.80 per serving

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#4 · Premium clean label

4.6

Innermost The Health Protein

Whey isolate plus added vitamins and adaptogens. Excellent macros, premium pricing.

28g protein·131 cal/serving·£2.10 per serving

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#5 · High-protein priority

4.5

Form Nutrition Performance Protein

Plant-based with the highest protein-per-serving in this list. Ideal for women specifically targeting body recomposition.

30g protein·162 cal/serving·£2.40 per serving

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How we chose

Whey vs plant: Whey is the most studied for muscle preservation and tends to taste better. Plant proteins have caught up significantly — Form and Garden of Life are excellent.
Look for: 20g+ protein per serving, transparent ingredients, no proprietary blends, minimal artificial sweeteners.
Avoid: Powders with sugar, artificial colours, and "fat-burning" additives — none of which are necessary or supported.
How much: Most women only need one shake a day to top up. Whole-food protein remains the foundation.

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