Beef versus Whey Protein: The Gut Showdown Self-Experiment
Join us as we test whether a doctor-formulated protein made from real beef is more digestible than standard whey protein powder. For the first 30 days, you won't know if you got standard whey protein powder, or Equip Protein. Every seven days, you'll track how your gut responds. At the 30 day mark, everyone will get the standard Equip protein. You'll be able to test how you respond.
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Beef versus Whey Protein: The Gut Showdown Self-Experiment
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$126.00 Your price Your financial contribution covers everything you need to participate (often $0 if you’ve recently purchased them). This makes studies possible that might not be otherwise Learn More
Don't wait for someone else to fund your trial (it may never happen)
Your purchase Funds Your Own Proof
Test what works — for you, by you.
Stop relying on vague claims. Start proving what works for you ... and for the world.
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Difference in regularity
As measured byPROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Constipation 9a: PROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Constipation 9a Score
Please respond to each question or statement based on your experiences in the past 7 days.
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Difference in belly discomfort
As measured byPROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Belly Pain 5a Survey: PROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Belly Pain 5a Survey Score
This survey aims to assess your gastrointestinal belly pain experiences in the past 7 days. Please respond to each question or statement by marking one box.
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Difference in bowel movements
As measured byPROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Bowel Incontinence 4a Survey: PROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Bowel Incontinence 4a Survey Score
This survey is designed to understand the frequency and impact of gastrointestinal bowel incontinence in the past 7 days. Please respond to each question by choosing the most appropriate answer.
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Difference in Gas & Bloating
As measured byPROMIS Scale v1.1 – Gastrointestinal Gas and Bloating 13a: PROMIS Scale v1.1 – Gastrointestinal Gas and Bloating 13a Score
This survey is aimed at understanding the frequency and intensity of gastrointestinal gas and bloating experienced by the respondent in the past 7 days.
Everything You Need to Participate is Included
No extra hassle. No double-paying. If you don’t have what you need, you'll get it as part of your purchase —and if you already do, we discount it. What you gain is clarity: did it work for you or not?
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Prime Protein Actual or Control Supply (30% Chance of Control: A)
The original beef protein powder chocolate flavor, packed with 21g of complete protein, plus naturally occurring collage...
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$65
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Prime Protein Actual or Control Supply (30% Chance of Control: C)
The original beef protein powder chocolate flavor, packed with 21g of complete protein, plus naturally occurring collage...
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$65
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Equip Chocolate: Everyone Gets the Real Thing
At the 30 day point, we'll ship out the real thing to everyone: the original beef protein powder chocolate flavor, packe...
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$65
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Gift Card
$130 Equip Gift Card
While you likely will learn a lot about yourself from this real life trial, we'd still like to offer this token of appre...
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$130
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Real Life Trial Tracking & Reports
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A Note from the Protocol Authors
Kieran Mathew
CEO & Co-founder, Equip Foods
Why We’re Running This Study: At Equip, we believe nutrition claims should be proven—not just promoted. Protein powders are a daily staple for many, yet few have ever been tested in rigorous, real-world studies. We formulated Prime Protein to deliver the cleanest, most digestible nutrition possible—made from real beef, without fillers, gums, or contaminants. This study directly compares Equip’s beef protein with a standard whey protein to understand how each affects digestion and overall gut comfort.
Our Objective: We want to move beyond opinion and marketing claims by collecting real data. Over 60 days, participants will document their digestive experience, energy, and overall well-being. Some will begin with standard whey protein and then transition to Equip’s chocolate-flavored beef protein halfway through the study. Others will use Equip’s product from the start. Together, this will help us determine whether a whole-food–based protein truly makes a measurable difference in gut tolerability.
Aims & Approach: This study aims to give participants a clearer understanding of how different protein sources impact their individual gut health. Through structured surveys and daily feedback, you’ll see how your body responds—and contribute to data that can raise the standard of evidence in the supplement industry. Our goal is not just to inform your own choices, but to build a stronger foundation of truth for the entire field of nutrition.
Significance & Impact: Most supplement companies rely on marketing, not measurement. Equip is committed to changing that. By running studies like this one, we’re holding ourselves accountable to science and transparency. The insights gathered here will help identify which protein supports better digestion and comfort, while advancing the industry toward cleaner, evidence-based nutrition.
Your Real Life Trial Guide & Schedule
Step-by-step coaching to start and maintain your protocol activities, all arranged around your busy day with automated scheduling.
Protocol Introduction
Protocol Overview
2 minutes @ anytime
Your Goals & Expectations in this Study
2 minutes @ anytime
More About You
3 minutes @ anytime
Baseline Measurements
Complete PROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Constipation 9a
10 minutes @ anytime
Complete PROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Belly Pain 5a Survey
10 minutes @ anytime
Complete PROMIS® Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Bowel Incontinence 4a Survey
10 minutes @ anytime
Complete PROMIS Scale v1.1 – Gastrointestinal Gas and Bloating 13a
10 minutes @ anytime
Control (30% Chance) or Prime Protein
Randomization for Prime Protein or Whey Control for first 30 DaysÂ
5 minutes @ anytime
Everyone Gets Real Thing (Day 31-60)
Your Real Thing Dose
Repeat 28 times for 5 minutes @ anytime
Measurements
Assess Constipation Symptoms
Repeat 9 times for 3 minutes @ anytime
Assess Bowel IncontinenceÂ
Repeat 9 times for 3 minutes @ anytime
Assess Belly Pain
Repeat 9 times for 3 minutes @ anytime
Assess Gas and Bloating
Repeat 9 times for 3 minutes @ anytime
A Token of Our Appreciation
Your Equip Gift Card
5 minutes @ anytime
