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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Decent tasting, fine product. Absolutely not actually personalized. The "quiz" gathers extremely base information about you and your diet, along with a couple questions about your goals. But in the en... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Gainful since February 2022. I would highly recommend. It does not have a chalky taste, and mixes well with my almond milk. I have a shake mixed with Gainful's fiber and collagen every... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Packaging is great, shipping was great. The product is not great - I've taken numerous pre-workouts but this one has something inside that is causing an allergy. Very disappointed that Gainful does no... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont bother buying anything from them. The shipping is awful and the customer service to try and find said package is just as bad. Generic response from company in review. Customer service not hel... See more

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  1. Fitness and Nutrition Service
  2. Pharmacy

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Our Mission: Empowering you to feel pride in attaining your goals. We sweat the details so that you don’t have to – giving you peace of mind that your supplements contain the finest ingredients, specifically for you.

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

914 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In love!

Awesome service and high-quality protein! I super appreciate this brand and their incredible products. 10/10 would recommend.

May 23, 2022
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Hi Kaitlin,

Thanks for leaving a review 💫️

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There is nothing scary in sport nutrition

In most cases people are afraid of using pharmacy or special fitness nutrition as these days it's considered to be not so healthy. I can't state that it's unhealthy because I have been taking various sport nutrition for various purposes and was really glad with the result. Protein is a pure substance, which you have to consume in case of gaining mass. If we are talking about creating for example, then for boosting your endurance, you also can drink or eat it purely.
This company helped me plenty of times, I ordered here all the nutrition I required for preparing to competitions. Thus, I would highly recommend this shop for visiting.

May 22, 2022
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Hi Manuel,

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear you've been enjoying Gainful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

So far so good using Gainful. I love the fact that your able to take a quiz, and it tailors to what you are wanting in your journey. I would recommend for anyone who is serious about wanting a change and something that is made specifically for you and your goals.

May 19, 2022
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Hi Karyn,

Thanks for leaving a review! We're happy to hear you're enjoying your Gainful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer service is amazing

Customer service is amazing, product is great, just wish there was more flavors for the flavor boosters, I.E banana cream, or orange dreamsicle, carmal macchiatto

May 19, 2022
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Hi Matthew,

Thanks for sharing your experience and feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Just wish the packages I bought had a…

Just wish the packages I bought had a few more servings that’s all I know it’s a business but 14 servings in a protein shake mix is alil cheap don’t you think….. I understand I can change my quantities but you still don’t cover a 30 day supply even if I double up my order and from the information from your certified nutritionist I received I have to take two shakes a day you don’t offer 60 servings if your team is trying to provide a service for health and wellness I just think you should give your consumer alittle more but that is just me

May 19, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Joey,

Thanks for sharing your experience and feedback! If you need help adjusting the quantities of the items in your orders, please reach out to our Customer Experience team at hello@gainful.com. Your quantities can be managed from your profile when you log in at gainful.com/me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I just placed an order on Gainful

I just placed an order on Gainful! It was super easy and fun to customize. I am so excited to try— however, I accidentally entered my address wrong, so I edited it on the profile part. hope that works!

May 19, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Kasey,

Thanks for sharing your experience! Our Customer Experience team has sent you an email regarding the address on your order and has provided a solution. If you have not received this message, please check your spam or junk folder. Please always feel free to reach out to our team at hello@gainful.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Hi Nora,

We apologize for any issues with shipping. We see that our Customer Experience team has reached out to you via email concerning this issue. If you have not received their messages, please be sure check your spam or junk folder. We're happy to help!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’ve always enjoyed Gainful

I’ve always enjoyed Gainful. It’s has helped me recover from a great workout and has helped me get to my weight loss goal! I have more energy now and it feels great.

May 14, 2022
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Hi Anthony,

Thanks for leaving a review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the flavors

Love the flavors! Yummy!

May 14, 2022
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Hi Pina,

So happy to hear you're enjoying your Gainful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You guys have outstanding products and…

You guys have outstanding products and I love buying from you. Your protein, preworkout and creatine are definitely my favorite products. Also the free shirt fits great and feels great.

May 13, 2022
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Hi Philip,

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're excited to hear you've been enjoying your Gainful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing product

High quality product, superior customer service and 24/7 dietary support….

When the product says it’s unflavored… it is… I add thr Creatine to my coffee in the morning, add the protein to pancake mix, iced coffee, and the lemon lime hydration mix… it mixes easily in a blender bottle…. I love it all

May 11, 2022
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Hi David,

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're super happy to hear you're enjoying your Gainful!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpriced

Overpriced! All the flavors taste very similar, and none of them taste very good. Not worth it

May 9, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Derik,

Thanks for sharing your experience and we're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your Gainful. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Experience team at hello@gainful.com for tips and solutions to get your supplements tasting better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Great product. Love the flavor packs. Super fast shipping. Wish it was easier to order one-off stuff. Sometimes I run out of various stuff before my next ship date and it’s kind of a pain to just order more flavor packs or just more collagen, etc. I usually have to remove everything but what I need from my subscription and then edit the ship date… and then go back and add it all back. Only complaint though. The protein has really helped me lose weight.

May 9, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Sara,

Thanks for your review and feedback! 

If you have any questions or concerns about ordering or ever need any help, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Experience team at hello@gainful.com or by replying to any email you receive from us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my gainful at my doorstep

I received my gainful at my doorstep, very professionally packed. I enjoyed all of it, great taste and tons of energy. I will be definitely referring my friends to this company. Thanks

May 6, 2022
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Hi Franklin, 

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear you're enjoying your Gainful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good

I really liked the experience it was quick and easy.

May 3, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Channel,

Thanks for leaving a review 🌟️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order . They make protein best suited to your needs . The product came in a well packed manner . Lovely taste and easy to use. Their protein flavors are just amazing . Also the product is of high quality

May 3, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Sandeep,

Thanks for sharing your experience 😁️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My package was lost or stolen

My package was lost or stolen. When I had reached out, I was contacted so quickly and the issue was handled promptly and made me happy.

May 3, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Nicole,

We're happy to hear our team was able to help out! Thanks for sharing your experience 😊️

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Caveat Emptor - Paying $$$ for 000

Don't let the pseudoscientific puffery and marketing hype fool you. Their protein powder is no better than any of the top brands that you can get through Amazon for a quarter of the price!

And be sure to read the small print. You may think you're only buying a trial order - but (of course) they then enroll you in their "Subscription Plan" and send another shipment of whatever you ordered the following month - along with a hefty bill and no way to return it.

The tell that makes it clear they know they're running a scam? One of the reasons listed on their "Cancel My Subscription" page is "I Just Wanted to Try the Product". In other words, "I didn't know you were going to try to rip me off with a monthly plan I didn't ask for or want!"

Bottom Line: If you want to pay a ripoff company 4x what a comparable product will cost you to get a protein powder that is so tasteless you have to put flavoring in it just to be able to drink it, be my guest.

Caveat Emptor.

May 2, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi JT,

Thanks for sharing your feedback and we apologize for the negative experience.

We try to make as clear as possible during the checkout process that Gainful is a subscription service, by outlining your plan details and cadence. We also send an automated reminder email three days in advance of your next subscription order, just in case any changes need to skip, snooze, or cancel. If you did not receive this reminder email, please check your spam or junk folder.

Thank you for giving us a try and once again for all your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service. Good knowledge sharing by dietitian.

I don't get the unusual insulin spiky feeling I get when I take other protein....such as Orgain or other ones on the market.

May 1, 2022
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Reply from Gainful

Hi Manu,

Happy to hear our Dietitians were able to help! Thanks for sharing your experience 😊️

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