David Protein FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions

Prioritizing protein in your diet is essential because it (1) helps increase or maintain muscle and bone strength, (2) supports healthy weight management by keeping you fuller for longer, and (3) plays a vital role in maintaining skin elasticity and overall bodily functions. Protein regulates caloric intake to manage body fat, aids in avoiding injury as you age, and is crucial for healthy bones, muscles, skin, hair, nails, and joints.

Learn more about the importance of protein from Dr. David Allison on our About our bar page.

We recommend consuming up to two David bars per day as a protein supplement. David is intended to complement a balanced diet by helping you increase protein intake with fewer calories. Consuming more than the recommended amount may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

We recommend consuming 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight daily, as this range is optimal for maintaining and growing muscle while avoiding excess body fat. Experts note that current research supports higher protein intake for enhanced muscle growth and overall health. This recommendation exceeds the US Recommended Dietary Allowance, which defines at least 0.4 grams per pound to meet basic nutritional needs. However, the RDA is based on nitrogen balance studies, which underestimate true protein requirements because they do not fully account for all nitrogen losses, leading to a conservative estimate.

Consult your physician regarding your best diet options for you.

No. With the optimal blend of protein, minimal calories, and 0g of sugar, David helps anyone build strength, lose fat, and be beautiful. Though, with a perfect 1.0 PDCAAS and industry-leading levels of key amino acids like leucine, David's protein system has been optimized to support muscle protein synthesis.

The idea of consuming too much protein has never been definitively established. While some people cite studies that cite studies that cite studies, there is no direct evidence proving this claim.

There may be an upper limit of protein intake that is safe (e.g., 400 g/day, above which may overly tax the kidneys), but we do not know this for certain. As such, it is quite difficult to make the case that eating 0.8 to 1 g of protein per pound of body weight is anything but beneficial.

Yes, David offers subscriptions for cartons. Subscribers enjoy a 10% discount on every order and the convenience of a steady supply of their favorite protein bars.

For more details, visit our Subscription page or check the additional FAQs in the Subscription section below.

Our bars are made in state‑of‑the‑art facilities in the United States and Canada that adhere to SQF Level 3 standards.

Our bars deliver exceptional value to our customers by offering the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the market. We are less expensive and more convenient than our closest competitor: boiled cod.

David offers wholesale services for businesses in the United States only. If your business is interested in becoming a wholesale partner, you can apply here. We do not offer any bulk order pricing for individuals or international wholesalers/ distributors. You can learn more about our Wholesale program on our Wholesale page or in the Wholesale FAQs below.

No, there is no change to the flavor. "Double Fudge Brownie" and "Fudge Brownie" are the same; we have just made a small adjustment to the name.

Our Protein System combines whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, egg white, and calcium caseinate resulting in a perfect 1.0 PDCAAS score, meaning our protein is optimal for supporting muscle protein synthesis.

Our Structure System uses maltitol, collagen, soluble corn fiber, glycerin, gelatin, glucono delta-lactone, xanthan gum, guar gum, sunflower lecithin and baking soda. Maltitol also provides sweetness with significantly reduced blood sugar effects. Collagen is able to provide structure to the bar while also providing benefits for hair, skin, and nail health.

Our Fat System incorporates a modified plant fat (EPG) along with small amounts of palm kernel oil. EPG replicates the texture of fat while being indigestible, contributing only 0.7 calories per gram.

Our Flavor & Color System consists of non-caloric sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, alongside unsweetened chocolate, Dutch process cocoa powder, sweet cream powder, and natural and artificial flavors to create the delicious taste of high-calorie foods without added sugar, calories, or impact on blood glucose levels. Certain flavors also include natural colors like annatto or fruit and vegetable juice for coloring.

Protein system (milk protein isolate, collagen, whey protein concentrate, egg white); binding system (maltitol, allulose, glycerin, soluble corn fiber, tapioca starch, soy lecithin); fat system (modified plant fat [EPG], coconut oil or palm kernel oil); flavor system (unsweetened chocolate, Dutch process cocoa powder, natural and artificial flavors, salt, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and flavor-specific ingredients such as peanut flour or color extracts).

Contains milk, egg, and soy. Peanut flavors contain peanut. Some flavors contain coconut. May contain sesame and tree nuts.

Yes, David is gluten-free. Our products are naturally gluten-free and do not contain any ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains. To ensure the highest level of safety, we also test our equipment before each production for the presence of gluten. This rigorous testing ensures that our products are safe for those avoiding gluten. While we do not have official gluten-free certification, our commitment to these stringent standards ensures the highest level of safety and quality.

David contains allergens of milk, soy, coconut, and eggs. Our Salted Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk flavors contain peanuts. Because all of our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, sesame, and tree nuts there is a risk of cross-contamination.

Our bars are not suitable for most vegetarian or vegan diets given we use bovine collagen. David does not contain any pork products.

Please review the ingredient list and consult with your healthcare provider if you have specific allergies or dietary concerns.

Shelf life is 1 year. Store in the refrigerator to maximize freshness or at room temperature away from direct sunlight. If chilled or frozen, let the bar return to room temp before eating.

David contains 0g of sugar and is primarily sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which have no calories and do not raise more than negligible blood glucose levels.

Both sweeteners are FDA-approved and have undergone extensive safety studies to ensure that they have no harmful effects on humans. For acesulfame potassium, the FDA reviewed more than 90 studies, while sucralose underwent evaluation through over 110 studies. These evaluations focused on potential toxic effects, determining that there is no causation of negatives health outcomes. Human clinical trials were also reviewed to assess sucralose metabolism and its effects on individuals with diabetes.

Maltitol and allulose, part of the bar's binding system, also add sweetness with a fraction of the caloric impact of sugar. Maltitol, in its powder form, has a glycemic index of 35, meaning it causes a slower and smaller rise in blood glucose. Allulose has a near zero glycemic impact and contributes minimal calories.

Our bars contain 2g of fiber. They are designed to provide high-quality protein with minimal calories and zero sugar, providing the optimal nutrition to increase muscle and decrease fat. While our bars may not be considered high fiber, the high protein and allulose (a non digestible carbohydrate) result in a strong satiating effect.

Our David Bronze bars contain 6g of fiber. This is a substantial amount of fiber and can help you hit your nutritional goals. However, David bars are primarily designed to provide high-quality protein with
minimal calories and zero sugar, providing the optimal nutrition to increase muscle and decrease fat. The high protein and allulose (a non-digestible carbohydrate) result in a strong satiating effect.

While we don't make specific claims about net carbs (as it's not an FDA-regulated term), David bars are designed to maximize protein while minimizing calories and sugar. Most of the carbohydrates in our bars have a reduced calorie impact (meaning they would not be counted as full "net carbs"), and the carbohydrates in David total just 18 calories per bar.

Based on this, our bars are blood-sugar-friendly, though we recommend testing with a glucose monitor to confirm how they work for you.

No, David is not certified Kosher. Our bars use collagen derived from animals in combination with milk proteins.

Subscribe to save 10%, get a free variety pack with your first order, and modify or cancel anytime. Add any 4 cartons to your cart and get 1 free, and shipping is free over $50.

Expedited shipping options for both the US and Canada are also available at checkout. You can also find David on Amazon (US only), where alternative shipping methods may be offered.

We include heat-protective packaging and gel packs for orders going to areas where temperatures are above 85°F. This helps preserve product quality throughout delivery.

We ship all orders in the United States via FedEx.

All Canadian orders are shipped via Passport. Passport is an international shipping service that utilizes a network of global and local carriers to provide fast, accurate, and cost-effective cross-border shipping.

We cannot accommodate requests for specific carriers.

Occasionally, orders may be erroneously marked as delivered by the shipping carrier or left in your building’s package room. If your order still has not arrived by the close of the next business day, email us at contact@davidprotein.com, and we will assist.

If your order has not shipped yet, you can cancel your order by emailing us at contact@davidprotein.com. We are unable to cancel your order after it has shipped. 

You can modify your order by clicking the "Edit or View Your Order" button in your order confirmation email within one hour of your purchase.

After an hour, you can email us at contact@davidprotein.com and we may be able to modify your order if it has not yet shipped. We are unable to modify your order after it has shipped.

You can change the delivery address of your order by clicking the "Edit or View Your Order" button in your order confirmation email within one hour of your purchase.

After an hour, you can email us at contact@davidprotein.com and we may be able to modify your order if it has not yet shipped. We are unable to modify your order after it has shipped.

David products are currently only available in Canada and the contiguous 48 United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

We accept major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as popular digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, and PayPal. All transactions will be billed in USD.

Yes, we ship to P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO/DPO addresses within the United States. We do not ship to international APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

At this time, we’re unable to deliver to P.O. Boxes in Canada due to the ongoing Canada Post strike. We’ll resume service to these locations as soon as the situation is resolved.

Please note that delivery timelines to P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO/DPO addresses cannot be guaranteed as carriers sometimes experience delays to these destinations.

When you check out, an authorization hold may be placed on your account before the actual charge is processed. This can temporarily appear as a second charge. However, you will only be charged once for your order. The authorization hold will typically reconcile with the final charge in your account shortly, depending on your bank or credit card provider's processing timeline.

Tax is calculated automatically based on the tax regulations of your state. The amount depends on how your state classifies our bars and the applicable tax rate for that classification.

Subscribers receive free shipping on first-time orders within the contiguous 48 United States.

Returning subscribers and all orders to Alaska and Hawaii enjoy free shipping on orders of $70 or more.

You will be charged when your order is ready to ship using the payment method on file.

You can change your payment method at any time by logging into your account. In the "Manage Subscriptions" section, select "My Account" at the top of the page, and then click the "Send email to update payment" button.

We are unable to change billing information on your behalf for security purposes.

We offer subscriptions for auto-delivery every 2, 4, and 8 weeks.

Through your Subscription Account page, you have complete control over your subscription at any time. Easily swap flavors, adjust quantities, or update your delivery frequency. You can also skip an order, select a specific delivery date, or process your next subscription immediately. If needed, you can cancel your subscription from your account.

Through your Subscription Account page, you can swap products or change order quantities at any time, including selecting one-time add-ons for upcoming deliveries.

You can update your shipping address and manage all of your subscription details by logging into your Subscription Account page.

Select "My Account" at the top of the page and then click "Edit information" under the "Shipping information" section on the left of the page.

Your subscription order will be placed on the date shown in your Upcoming Order Dates. Once the order is placed, it will be processed and fulfilled within two business days. Standard shipping for subscription orders takes 3-5 days following fulfillment, regardless of which carrier used.

Please email us at contact@davidprotein.com for refunds and returns. We are unable to cancel subscription orders once they are shipped.

Only people in the United States are eligible to become a Wholesaler. To become a wholesale customer, you will need to submit a wholesale application on our website.

Once approved, you will gain access to our wholesale pricing and be able to place orders online. The only requirements are a business Tax ID and a commitment to storing the bars at ambient temperature and removing them from shelves before their "best by" date.

Our minimum order quantity is 1 Mastercase, which contains 6 cartons or 72 bars of a single flavor of your choice.

Our wholesale pricing is available only to approved wholesale partners. Wholesale partners receive a ~25% discount on all orders as well as tax-exempt status. We also offer free shipping.

We do not accept product returns for wholesale orders. However, if you experience issues with the delivery of your order or receive damaged products, please contact us for assistance at wholesale@davidprotein.com.

We accept payment via credit card. Payment is due upon placing your order.

We ship wholesale orders using small parcel carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and USPS. The carrier is chosen to ensure your order is delivered as efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for specific carriers.

You can reach our wholesale team by emailing us at wholesale@davidprotein.com.

Yes, we provide our partners with a wholesale pack that includes various marketing materials to help you successfully sell David products. These may include digital assets, information about our ingredients, and FAQs.

No, we will notify all wholesalers when it does become available.

Yes, our cod is wild caught. Kyle Lee, @fishermankyle, fished the cod in Alaska.

Cod lasts for up to 2 days in the refrigerator and up to 6 months in the freezer.

Yes, you can re-freeze your fish if it arrives partially thawed.

If your fish is cold to the touch when it arrives, put it in the fridge and consume it in 2 days. If your fish does not arrive frozen or cold, please do not consume and email contact@davidprotein.com.

Do not touch the dry ice with your bare hands.

To safely dispose of dry ice, leave it in a well-ventilated area at room temperature and let it sublimate (turn into gas) on its own.

Never seal it in a container or put it down a sink or toilet.

No, the cod will arrive bones removed and skin off.