Top 2 Recommended Proteins | Why I Choose REYS and VeryFist After 8 Years of Daily Use

Hello! I'm Torimune, and I've been doing home workouts for 8 years.

I have been drinking protein almost every day for the 8 years since I started strength training.

So far, I have tried...

• be LEGEND

• PROISM

• Myprotein

• VALX

• ULTORA

• X-PLOSION

• REYS

• VeryFist

and many others; I have truly tried a wide variety of proteins.

Some were delicious but too expensive to keep buying. Some were cheap but didn't taste good enough to repeat. Some I bought because they were trending on social media or YouTube. And conversely, some I have repeated many times after trying them once.
Some were delicious but too expensive to keep buying. Some were cheap but didn't taste good enough to repeat. Some I bought because they were trending on social media or YouTube. And conversely, some I have repeated many times after trying them once.
Some were delicious but too expensive to keep buying. Some were cheap but didn't taste good enough to repeat. Some I bought because they were trending on social media or YouTube. And conversely, some I have repeated many times after trying them once.
Some were delicious but too expensive to keep buying. Some were cheap but didn't taste good enough to repeat. Some I bought because they were trending on social media or YouTube. And conversely, some I have repeated many times after trying them once.

After 8 years of trying various things, if someone asks me, "Which protein do you recommend now?", these are the two I answer with.

• If you're unsure, go with REYS

• If you want to keep the cost of drinking it daily as low as possible, go with VeryFist

I recommend these two.

In this article, I will explain why I ultimately came to choose these two products.

And, "Which one should I buy in the end?" I will talk about this in detail based on my 8 years of real experience.

If you don't want to fail in choosing a protein, please use this as a reference.

[Conclusion] Choose REYS if you're unsure, or Verifist if you prioritize cost-performance

Here is the conclusion first.

My recommendations are: REYS for overall quality, and Verifist for cost-performance.

These are the two.

Here is a rough comparison to give you an idea.

Looking at the numbers, the affordability of Verifist is quite clear.

REYS is 5,280 yen for 1kg. Verifist is 11,490 yen for 3kg, so it comes out to about 3,830 yen per kg.

The difference is about 1,450 yen per kg.

If you consider drinking 3kg, buying 3 bags of REYS would cost 15,840 yen, so the difference compared to Verifist becomes 4,350 yen.

For those who drink it every day, this difference is not small.

While Verifist wins on price, I choose REYS for its overall quality, including taste and mixability.

Therefore, my conclusion is: "If you are buying for the first time, go with REYS. If you already have a habit of drinking protein and want to lower long-term costs, go with Verifist.".

First, I will introduce each of them in detail.

If you are still unsure, I recommend REYS

If you are someone who says, "I just can't decide which one to get!" and I had to pick only one, I would recommend REYS.

I especially recommend:

REYS Whey Protein Mixed Berry Flavor👇

I have truly drunk a wide variety of proteins over the past 8 years. Among them, REYS Mixed Berry is the protein I found to be the most delicious.

To describe it, it's like a high-quality berry juice. It has sweetness and just the right amount of tartness, making it refreshing to drink.

There is almost no artificial sweetness or that chemical aftertaste typical of protein.It tastes delicious from the first sip to the aftertaste.

I have tried several berry-flavored proteins from other manufacturers, but in terms of the balance between acidity, sweetness, and flavor, REYS's Mixed Berry flavor is my favorite.

Rather than feeling like "I have to drink protein," it's a flavor that makes me think, "I want to drink this again today." I think this is quite important for a protein you drink every day.

The number one reason I recommend REYS is its "ease of sticking with it."

When it comes to protein, people tend to focus on numbers like "how much protein is in it?", "how much does 1kg cost?", and "what are the ingredients?"

Of course, those are important, but having drunk it almost every day for 8 years, there is something I feel is even more important.

That is "being able to drink it without it being a chore."

No matter how cheap it is, if the taste makes you think, "Do I have to drink this again today?", it gradually becomes painful.

Conversely, even if it is delicious, if the price is too high, then your wallet will suffer.

REYS has a very good balance of taste, solubility, and accessibility, as you can try it starting from 1kg.

That is why I feel it is easy to recommend to people buying protein for the first time.

Even if a friend asks me, "What protein should I buy?", I would definitely put REYS as a top candidate now.

The downside of REYS is the price.

Of course, REYS has its weaknesses too.

That is price. As of 2026, it is 5,280 yen for 1kg.

If you only drink one cup a day, it might be fine, but for those who drink two or three cups every day, the cost of protein adds up significantly.

If you are someone who thinks "as long as it tastes decent, that's enough" or "I want to keep my monthly protein costs down as much as possible," there is a benefit to choosing a cheaper product.

That is where the next product I will introduce, Veryfist, becomes a candidate.

However,

• people buying protein for the first time

• For those who are worried about buying 3kg and finding out they don't like the taste

• For those who prioritize taste even if it costs a little more

If that is the case, I recommend starting with REYS.

REYS also has a variety of other flavors.

I have actually compared all 8 flavors, so if you are unsure about which one to choose, please use this as a reference.

▶ Ranking of all 8 REYS flavors based on my actual taste test

If you prioritize cost-performance, choose Verifyst

Although I like REYS and continue to drink it, the price of protein has risen significantly along with inflation.

Because of that, I can't help but think the following:

Since it's something I drink every day, isn't there a way to make it cheaper?

Protein isn't something you buy once and finish. If you continue working out, you will be buying it for 1, 2, or even 5 years.

When you think about it that way, even a difference of a few hundred or 1,000 yen per kg becomes a significant difference in the long run.

That is how I arrived at Verifyst.

I am currently drinking the Berry Yogurt flavor.

The price is 11,490 yen for 3kg. (As of August 2026)
That comes out to about 3,830 yen per kg.

Since REYS is 5,280 yen per kg, it is about 1,450 yen cheaper per kg.

Comparing 3kg amounts, REYS is 15,840 yen, while Verifyst is 11,490 yen.
The difference is 4,350 yen.

Protein isn't something you buy once and finish. For those who drink it every day, this price difference really adds up.

Verifyst is not just cheap

Of course, you might think, "If it's cheap but doesn't taste good, I won't be able to keep drinking it." Actually, I am quite concerned about that too.

To start with the conclusion,if it's just about the taste, I prefer REYS Mixed Berry.

However, VeryFist's Berry Yogurt isalso quite delicious.

In my case,

• If you want "incredibly delicious!", then REYS

• If you want "tastes good enough to drink every day and is very satisfying for the price", then it's VeryFist

That is my assessment. This balance is quite exquisite, isn't it?

Having drunk protein for a long time, I have come to feel thatrather than searching for the absolute best-tasting one, it is also important to choose something you can drink every day without stress and continue buying without difficultythat fits your lifestyle.

VeryFist fits that criteria perfectly.

VeryFist also has its downsides

The thing to be careful about with VeryFist isthe 3kg volume.

While it is cost-effective, buying 3kg of a product for the first time takes quite a bit of courage.

If the taste doesn't suit you, you might end up thinking, "How many dozens of servings are left until this is gone..."

Therefore,if you are buying protein for the very first time, go with REYS. If you already have a habit of drinking protein every day and a large volume is not an issue, then go with VeryFist.

That is how I recommend choosing.

If you intend to keep drinking protein for a long time to come, the price difference of VeryFist is quite attractive.

REYS or VeryFist, which one is recommended in the end?

For those who are still undecided after reading this far, I will make it even simpler.

People who should choose REYS

• Buying protein for the first time

• Don't want to fail on the taste

• I don't like overly sweet protein

• I want to try it starting from 1kg

• Since I drink it every day, I want to prioritize taste

• I want to prioritize overall quality over price

If these are your criteria, I recommend REYS Mixed Berry.

Who Verifist is recommended for

• You already have a habit of drinking protein

• You drink 1-2 or more servings every day

• You can consume 3kg without any issues

• You are fine with the taste being "good enough"

• You want to keep long-term costs down at all costs

If these are your criteria, Verifist is recommended.

Personally, I choose based on the mindset of "REYS when I want to enjoy the taste. Verifist when I want to keep costs down and drink it daily.".

It's not about which one is definitively better. You can just choose based on what you prioritize.

3 things I learned about choosing protein after 8 years of drinking it

I have tried a great many proteins so far. And my criteria for choosing have changed significantly from the past to now.

Currently, these are the three things I value.

1. A price that allows you to keep buying it without strain

Protein is not something that changes your body after one drink; it is something you continue for a long time, just like strength training or your daily diet.

That is why I think of protein as one of the foods I consume daily, rather than a "special supplement".

A difference of a few hundred or a thousand yen for a single bag might seem small, but it adds up to a significant amount over several years. That is why price is important.

However, I do not believe that you should just buy the cheapest one.

2. Deliciousness that you can drink every day

I have really felt this over the past 8 years. Protein doesn't necessarily have to be as delicious as possible.

Even if it is high-quality, dissolves easily, and tastes amazing, it is hard to continue if the price is too high. Conversely, even if it is dirt cheap, you won't stick with it if drinking it every day is painful.

What I am looking for is the balance of wanting to drink it normally every day while keeping the price realistic.

REYS leans towards taste. Veryfit leans towards cost-performance.
Although their directions are different, both meet this condition for me.

3. Being able to get the necessary protein reliably

The purpose of buying protein is basically to supplement the protein that is lacking in your diet.

Therefore, I try not to judge based on flashy packaging or extra ingredients, but rather by whether I can easily get the protein I need.

If you choose based only on reasons like 'it seems high-end' or 'it has various ingredients and seems good for the body,' your monthly costs are likely to increase.

In my case, I simply prioritize being able to supplement protein, having it taste good, and being able to continue for a long time.

How I arrived at REYS and Veryfit

From here, I will look back a little at my 8-year history with protein.

The reason I recommend these two products now is not because I have only been drinking REYS or Veryfit from the beginning.

I took quite a long detour.

The first one I bought was Be Legend

The first protein I bought when I started strength training was Be Legend.

I drank flavors like 'Geki-uma Choco' and 'Very Very Berry,' and I remember being surprised at how delicious protein could be.

In particular, I have liked berry flavors since around that time.

Looking at the fact that I am currently choosing REYS Mixed Berry and VeryFist Berry Yogurt, it seems my preferences don't really change that much.

To PROISM via YouTube

Around 2019, I often watched the YouTuber "Purotan" and also bought his original protein, PROISM.

I drank all the flavors released at the time: chocolate, matcha, and strawberry. I was satisfied with both the taste and how easily it dissolved.
However, after that, I encountered Myprotein, which was overwhelmingly cheap.

The Myprotein era, which lasted the longest

The brand I probably purchased for the longest time is Myprotein.

Back then, it was just incredibly cheap.

According to my past purchase history,

1kg for 1,674 yen. 2.5kg for 3,714 yen. 5kg for 7,254 yen.
For 5kg, that's about 1,450 yen per kg.

Thinking about it now, it's an unbelievable price. It's the kind of thing you'd want to tell your grandchildren about.

As for flavors, Peach Tea and Milk Tea were my favorites.

Even if I had some complaints about the taste, I could think, "At this price, it's totally fine."

My experience during this time has greatly influenced why I have become so conscious of cost-performance when choosing protein.

However, after that, the price gradually increased, and I started looking for other products myself.

I tried protein from various manufacturers

After that, I tried various manufacturers such as VALX, ULTORA, and X-PLOSION.

There were products with delicious flavors. There were also products with stylish packaging.

However, when considering taste, price, and ease of continuing, I couldn't easily find a product that made me think, "This is it!"

It was in that context that I encountered REYS.

When I discovered REYS, I thought, 'This is something I can recommend to others.'

When I first drank REYS, I felt, 'Taste, price, solubility... this has high overall performance!' At the time, it was about 3,980 yen for 1kg.

Especially the mixed berry flavor. Out of all the ones I've tried over the past 8 years, it suited my taste the best.

There are cheaper products if you only look at the price, but even so, if I were asked, 'What would you recommend to someone buying protein for the first time?' I would say REYS.

That is how much of a product I can confidently recommend.

And then, the one I arrived at after pursuing even lower prices is Veryfit.

In other words, for me,

• REYS = The conclusion for overall performance

• Veryfit = The conclusion for cost-performance

is how I position them.

Summary | If you're unsure, go with REYS; if you want to continue for a long time at a low cost, go with Veryfit

Having drunk protein almost every day for 8 years and tried various manufacturers, the two I currently recommend are,

REYS and Veryfit.

If you are someone who says,
'I'm buying it for the first time,'
'I don't want to fail on the taste,''I want you to choose just one for me,'

then,

REYS Mixed Berry.

It is the most delicious protein I have found in my 8 years of drinking it.

On the other hand,

'I drink it every day,'
'I can consume 3kg without any issues,'
'I want to keep my protein costs as low as possible,'

then for those people,

VeryFist Berry Yogurt.

Compared to REYS, it is about 1,450 yen cheaper per kg, and 4,350 yen cheaper for 3kg. The longer you continue to drink it, the greater this difference becomes.

You don't need to choose a protein just because it's the "most popular" or "cheapest."

What's important is that you can afford it without strain and can continue drinking it every day.After 8 years of doing this, I believe this is ultimately the most important thing.

I hope my experience serves as a helpful reference for your protein selection.

Thank you for reading until the end this time as well!

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If you are someone who thinks, "I'm not picky about whey, I just want to keep costs down," please refer to this article as well.

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