A plant-based protein powder combining three highly bioavailable vegan protein sources with wild-sourced Chaga, Reishi, and Cordyceps mushroom extracts — designed to support muscle recovery, gut health, immune resilience, and cognitive performance in a single smooth shake. No grit, no artificial additives, digestive enzymes included. Australian made, Byron Bay born.
Standard plant proteins have two well-known problems: incomplete amino acid profiles and poor absorption. Bytropic's Vegan CRC Edition addresses both. Rather than relying on a single plant source, it blends three complementary proteins — pea, hemp, and faba bean isolates — that together provide a complete essential amino acid profile including all BCAAs, with digestive enzymes added to ensure the protein is properly broken down and absorbed rather than causing the gut discomfort that many people associate with plant-based proteins.
Layered on top is the same three-mushroom CRC complex used in the WPI version: wild-sourced Chaga, Reishi, and Cordyceps. This transforms the product from a functional but limited plant protein into a comprehensive post-workout formula that supports recovery, gut health, immune function, mental focus, and sleep — all from one daily shake.
For anyone who wants to avoid dairy, is fully plant-based, or simply finds plant protein easier on their digestion, this formula provides performance nutrition without the compromises that have historically made vegan protein a second choice.
The three-protein matrix is the key to making this formula work as a genuine performance protein rather than just a plant-based alternative. Pea protein is rich in BCAAs, particularly leucine — the amino acid that triggers muscle protein synthesis. Hemp protein adds omega fatty acids alongside a broad amino acid spectrum. Faba bean protein contributes additional lysine (typically the limiting amino acid in plant proteins) and supports a complete essential amino acid profile. Together they produce what a single plant source can't: full coverage across all the amino acids required for muscle repair and growth.
The mushroom CRC complex — Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps — serves the same purpose here as in the WPI version. Chaga's antioxidants counter the oxidative stress of training and support gut microbiome health. Reishi supports nervous system downregulation and quality sleep post-workout. Cordyceps supports energy metabolism and oxygen efficiency. Wild-sourced rather than farmed, which maintains higher concentrations of the active compounds.
Digestive enzymes are included for the same reason as in the WPI edition — to ensure the plant proteins are efficiently broken down and absorbed, addressing one of the most common complaints about vegan proteins: that they're hard on the gut and leave you feeling bloated.
Protein base: Plant Protein Blend (Pea Protein Isolate, Hemp Protein Isolate, Faba Bean Protein Isolate).
Functional mushrooms (wild-sourced): Chaga Extract, Reishi Extract, Cordyceps Extract.
Other: Natural Vanilla Flavour, Thickener (Guar Gum), Digestive Enzyme Blend, Sweetener (Sucralose).
Vegan · Dairy free · No artificial colours or fillers · Digestive enzymes included · Australian made
Mix 1 scoop with 200–300ml of water, plant milk, or your preferred liquid and shake well. Best taken within 30–60 minutes post-training. Can also be used as a high-protein meal supplement at any time of day.
For best results, use daily as part of a consistent training routine. The mushroom extracts build their benefits over time with regular use. The Velvet Vanilla flavour also works particularly well blended with frozen banana, almond butter, or cacao for a more substantial smoothie.
A good fit if you: