Awarded “Best Innovation” at the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival, Innovative Beverage Provides 25g of Protein in Each Refreshing Serving

OREM, Utah, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bucked Up, a leader and innovator in sports nutrition, is redefining how athletes and fitness enthusiasts consume protein with the launch of its lightly carbonated Protein Drinks. Designed to deliver high-quality protein in a crisp, refreshing format, this first-of-its-kind innovation provides 25g of protein, 0g of sugar, and only 100 calories per can — a breakthrough alternative to traditional protein shakes. On the heels of overwhelmingly positive feedback, Bucked Up Protein Drinks was awarded “Best Innovation” this past weekend at the Arnold Sports Festival.

Available in four bold, craveable flavors – Banana Pineapple, Orange Cream, Peach Mango, and Rainbow Candy- Bucked Up’s new protein drinks are designed to give athletes, lifters, and anyone living an active lifestyle a convenient and delicious way to fuel performance without the thickness of a shake. Consumers are encouraged to enjoy it cold for the best taste experience.

“Our new lightly carbonated, ready-to-drink Protein Drinks are a total game-changer –built for people who are serious about crushing their fitness goals but tired of heavy, chalky shakes,” said Ryan Gardner, Bucked Up CEO and Co-founder. “This is protein with refreshing flavors, function and the Bucked Up edge – all in a convenient 16oz can.”

The lightly carbonated Protein Drinks officially launch on buckedup.com starting March 11, following a special early-access release exclusively on Bucked Up’s TikTok Shop from March 6-10.  As part of TikTok’s “New Arrivals” campaign, the Bucked Up Protein Drinks will be available for purchase in 12-packs with 40% off and free shipping. Later this month, the Protein Drinks will be available at the following retailers: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Gold’s Gym, 24 Hour Fitness, EOS Fitness, and others.

For more details on Bucked Up’s Protein Drinks and upcoming product drops, visit and follow @buckedup and @buckedupceo on Instagram.

About Bucked Up

Bucked Up is a sports nutrition and lifestyle brand focused on helping all athletes and individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. Offering over 500 different products ranging from supplements and energy drinks to apparel and accessories, Bucked Up is committed to providing customers with the best products available. Dedicated to using high-quality ingredients and non-proprietary blends, Bucked Up’s pre-workout is the #1 best-selling product in its class. The brand’s products are now offered in over 55,000 stores worldwide, including Walmart, Amazon, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe.

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