Protein Now! is NutraBio's ready-to-drink protein shot — 21 grams of protein, 90 calories, zero sugar, zero fat, and less than 1 gram of carbohydrates in a portable shot format designed for life on the go. No shaker. No mixing. No measuring. No refrigeration required before opening. When you need protein and don't have a gym bag, a kitchen, or two minutes to prepare a shake — Protein Now! is already done. Built under the same NutraBio quality standards that define the brand's powder and capsule lineup: transparent label, clean ingredients, no fillers, manufactured in NutraBio's FDA-registered, GMP-certified New Jersey facility, and batch-verified through CheckMySupps.com. This is NutraBio's answer to one of the most common nutrition challenges for active people — protein isn't always available when you need it. Protein Now! fixes that. No free shipping — drink product excluded from free shipping.*
Nutrition Facts — NutraBio Protein Now! (Per 1 Shot)
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 21g
- Total Fat: 0g
- Total Carbohydrate: less than 1g
- Sugar: 0g
- Ready-to-drink shot format — no mixing, no shaker, no water required
- NutraBio quality standards — transparent label, no fillers, no excipients
- Manufactured in NutraBio's FDA-registered, GMP-certified NJ facility
- Third-party batch tested — verifiable at CheckMySupps.com
- NutraBio Forever and a Day Guarantee
- No free shipping — drink product excluded from free shipping
The Problem Protein Now! Solves
Most protein supplements are designed for a controlled environment — a kitchen, a gym bag, a post-workout window where you have a shaker, water, and two minutes. That's a realistic scenario for maybe half the protein servings an active person needs in a day. The other half happen in places where none of that is available: a meeting that ran long, a car between the gym and work, an airport where your only options are overpriced fast food, a job site with no refrigerator and no break room. Protein Now! is built for those moments — the shots that would have been skipped, the protein windows that would have closed without anything to fill them.†
NutraBio's tagline for Protein Now! — "Meets you where you are" — is the clearest possible description of the product's purpose. It doesn't require you to change your environment, your routine, or your schedule to hit your protein targets. It works wherever you happen to be.†
21g Protein, 90 Calories — The Macro Case
The macro profile of Protein Now! is exceptionally lean for a ready-to-drink format. Most RTD protein shakes — Labrada Lean Body RTD, Premier Protein, Fairlife — deliver protein in a 11-14 fl oz bottle at 150-380 calories with varying carbohydrate and fat content. Protein Now! delivers 21g of protein at 90 calories with zero sugar, zero fat, and under 1g of carbohydrates in a concentrated shot format. The caloric efficiency is more comparable to a protein powder scoop than a conventional RTD shake — 21g of protein at 90 calories is approximately 4.3 calories per gram of protein, well below the 6-8 calories per gram typical of full-size RTD formats that include fat and carbohydrates. For athletes tracking macros on a caloric deficit or fitting protein into a tight remaining daily calorie budget, Protein Now! slots in efficiently without disrupting macros the way a conventional RTD shake would.†
NutraBio Quality in a Shot Format
Every NutraBio product — including Protein Now! — is manufactured in the brand's own FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility in New Jersey. The same quality infrastructure that governs NutraBio PRE, Intra Blast, and their protein powder lineup applies to Protein Now!: every raw material receives a Certificate of Analysis before acceptance, every batch is third-party tested for potency, purity, and composition, and every batch's results are publicly verifiable at CheckMySupps.com using the lot number from the label. In a RTD protein shot category where counterfeit and underdosed products are a genuine concern — protein shots are a category where the stated protein content frequently fails independent verification testing — NutraBio's manufacturing standards provide meaningful assurance that the 21g stated on the label is actually in the bottle.†
Protein Now! vs. Conventional RTD Protein Shakes
Protein Now! occupies a different format category than conventional RTD protein shakes. Full-size RTD shakes (11-14 fl oz) are meal-adjacent — they're filling, calorie-significant, and designed to function as a meal or substantial meal supplement. Protein Now! is a shot — concentrated, low-volume, efficient, and designed to be consumed quickly as a targeted protein delivery without the caloric or volumetric profile of a full shake. The two formats serve different use cases and are more complementary than directly comparable. For the post-workout window when you want a full, satisfying protein shake: Labrada Lean Body RTD or a protein powder shake is the appropriate choice. For the mid-afternoon protein gap when you need 21g quickly and have no preparation capacity: Protein Now! is the right tool.†
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Protein Now! need to be refrigerated?
Protein Now! is a shelf-stable RTD product — it does not require refrigeration before opening, which is the fundamental practical advantage of the shot format for on-the-go use. After opening, consume immediately. For best taste, refrigerate before consuming if possible. Exact shelf life and storage instructions are on the product label.† -
How does 21g of protein fit in a shot format?
Protein shots achieve high protein concentration through the same mechanism as protein powder — using highly concentrated, low-moisture protein sources (typically whey protein isolate or hydrolyzate) that pack a high gram of protein per volume of liquid. The absence of fat and carbohydrates means there are no other macronutrient sources occupying volume — the liquid is essentially water, protein, flavoring, and minimal other ingredients, allowing 21g of protein to fit in a small shot volume at 90 calories.† -
Is Protein Now! appropriate for tested athletes?
NutraBio's third-party testing standards and GMP manufacturing provide the quality assurance infrastructure that tested athletes require. The base formula — protein, zero sugar, minimal carbs — contains no compounds of regulatory concern. Tested athletes should confirm on the specific product label and verify with their governing body, consistent with the standard protocol for any supplement.† -
Can Protein Now! be used as a meal replacement?
At 90 calories, Protein Now! is not a meal replacement — it is a targeted protein supplement. It delivers the protein dimension without the caloric content that constitutes a meal. It works best as a between-meal protein source to fill the gap between whole-food meals, a post-workout protein delivery when a full meal isn't practical, or an addition to a light meal or snack to increase its protein content without significantly adding calories.†
How to Use NutraBio Protein Now!
Shake gently before opening. Consume the entire shot in one serving. No dilution or mixing required — consume straight from the bottle. Refrigerate before use for best taste. Consume immediately after opening. Use any time protein is needed and preparation is not practical — between meals, post-workout, during travel, at work, or any other on-the-go situation. Not for pregnant or nursing women without physician clearance. Consult a physician before use if you have kidney disease or any medical condition requiring dietary protein restriction. No free shipping — drink product excluded from free shipping.*
Why Buy at Get Yok'd
- Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores
- Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood
- Authorized NutraBio retailer — carrying the full NutraBio lineup alongside Protein Now!
- Staff who can help you build a complete daily protein strategy around Protein Now! and NutraBio's powder lineup
- One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase
Who Should Exercise Caution with Protein Now!
- Individuals with kidney disease or renal impairment should consult a physician before use — high protein intake increases renal nitrogen processing demand
- Not for pregnant or nursing women without physician clearance
- Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should check the label for phenylalanine content from the protein source
- Individuals with dairy allergies should confirm the protein source on the label before use
- Consult a physician before use if taking prescription medications or having any medical condition
- Keep out of reach of children.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.