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EAFIT: A Dietitian’s Opinion (2023)

Diététicien nutritionniste

EAFIT is a French brand of dietary supplements aimed at athletes. Created in 1991, it is the No.1 seller in pharmacies. Discover our test.

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✓ WHO ARE WE?
An editorial team specializing in nutrition. Authors of the book The Beneficial Foods (Mango Editions) and the podcast Food Revolutions.

SUMMARY

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EXPERTISE
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CONFIANCE
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Negative Points

  • The presence of controversial additives in some products.
  • A lack of transparency regarding the origin of raw materials.
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Its headquarters are in Mougins on the Côte d’Azur, near Cannes. 95% of the products it markets are made in France, the remaining 5% in Europe. 

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On its website, the brand states that it places great importance on the quality of raw materials, to guarantee products of optimal quality, well-tolerated, and respectful of the body.

Eafit sells a wide range of products such as: 

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  • Gourmet snacks (pancakes, energy bars …) 
  • Products for weight loss and cutting (fat burner, carnitine, CLA …)
  • Recovery products (BCAA, glutamine, recovery drink…) 
  • Products promoting strength and energy like creatine or other boosters
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My Opinion

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On the other hand, the place of manufacture or the origin of raw materials is not indicated.

For the test I selected 3 products that are among their bestsellers.

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Whey is a blend of proteins extracted from milk whey also known as “little milk”. Easy to take, it is widely used by athletes to ensure sufficient protein intake. 

Pure Whey Eafit is a blend of 3 types of whey:

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  • and an unspecified amount of hydrolyzed whey
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When compared to other whey on the market, the protein content is adequate, even if other brands may have a better concentration.

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Eafit’s whey contains 18 g/100 g, which is very interesting.

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For the chocolate flavor, the brand uses cocoa, maltodextrin, and two sweeteners, sucralose and acesulfame K. These two sweeteners are controversial. They are believed to be harmful in large quantities and long-term for our gut microbiota.

Personally, I found the flavor pleasant, the cocoa and sweetener are well-balanced. However, I found the texture a bit too liquid and slightly grainy in the mouth.

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Unfortunately, we don’t know the origin of the raw materials, which could tell us more about the product’s quality. It’s a shame.

Creatine is a protein naturally present in muscles, it plays a role in energy production. The naturally present amount is quickly depleted. Taking it as a supplement allows you to go further in your training and increase your performance.

Creatine monohydrate is the most sold form in the world of sports supplements. It is the subject of numerous studies. It is safe and effective if taken in the recommended quantities.

Eafit creatine comes in capsules containing 500 mg of creatine monohydrate.

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Pure Creatine comes in animal gelatin capsules and contains mono and diglycerides of fatty acids as anti-caking agents. This food additive is classified as not very recommendable by Que Choisir magazine.

BCAA 4:1:1

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BCAAs encompass 3 amino acids: L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine. They are called branched-chain amino acids and are essential for muscle tissue structure. Without them, muscle building is impossible.

These amino acids are called essential amino acids because our body cannot synthesize them. Therefore, they must be obtained through the diet.

During intense sports practice, if the body begins to lack energy, there is muscle tissue breakdown, and BCAAs provide energy to the muscle.

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Eafit’s BCAAs provide 4 L-leucine for 1 L-valine and 1 L-isoleucine. This proportion is the same as that of muscle tissue. They also supply a little vitamin B6 (15% per serving) to enable better amino acid absorption.

Eafit’s BCAAs come in breakable tablet form. Each tablet contains 900 mg of BCAA and a bit of vitamin B6.

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The bottle contains 80 tablets, equivalent to 20 days of supplementation.

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These tablets contain 3 additives, microcrystalline cellulose, tricalcium phosphate, and magnesium stearate; they are considered acceptable with low toxicity.

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Price in € /100 g 4.402.903.98

Eafit whey is not the cheapest on the market but it is at a median price. 

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Price in € per day 0.950.691.30

According to our comparison table, we observe that the creatine Eafit is more expensive than its competitors despite slightly lower quality. In fact, the two main competitors of the brand offer creatine of exceptional purity with the Creapure reference.

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Eafit’s BCAAs are significantly more expensive than those of its competitors, partly due to higher levels of L-leucine and the addition of vitamin B6 to aid absorption. 

Eafit delivers to mainland France and overseas territories as well as more than 45 countries worldwide. Shipping costs vary depending on the carrier and are free for purchases over €50

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There are advantageous packs grouping 2 to 4 products with specific themes such as “weight loss”, “drying”, “mass gain”. Discounts can be up to 25%.

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The Eafit brand belongs to the French group EA Pharma, formed from the merger of three companies: Equilibre Attitude (creator of the Eafit brand), Laboratoire Granions, and Laboratoire Merle.

The group aims to be a leader in oligotherapy and sports nutrition in pharmacies and is the 10th largest player in the dietary supplement market in France and Spain. 

The group exports to more than 75 countries and employs over 400 people worldwide. It owns 4 production plants in Europe. Their turnover was over 70 million euros in 2021.

The vast majority of the products are made in France.

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The Eafit website is very clear and well designed. It includes product sheets that explain in detail who the product is intended for, what benefits to expect, and what precautions to take. 

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The site is full of interesting articles on sports practice and sports nutrition. There are also cooking recipes that help achieve one’s goals.

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However, there is no information about the company’s operations. I would have liked to know more about the brand’s creator, its history, the team involved, and those who develop the product formulas. 

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Eafit is a brand referenced in more than 3500 selling points in France, mainly pharmacies and parapharmacies. It is also the number 1 seller in sports nutrition products in pharmacies, which is a testament to its popularity.

Among its ambassadors are the Stade Toulousain, Amandine Henry, Captain of the French women’s football team…

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Eafit benefits from a customer service reachable via email.

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Here are the questions sent to customer service

  • Where do the concentrated whey and isolate you use come from?
  • Do they come from pasture-raised or intensively farmed cow milk?
  • Does the milk from which whey is derived come from France? Europe? Elsewhere? 
  • Is the whey manufactured in France or is it just the mix?
  • What raw material do your BCAAs come from? Why are they not vegan? 
  • Are they manufactured in France? 
  • Are there any contraindications? 
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Eafit is committed to the fight against doping. As such, their products adhere to the world anti-doping code charter thanks to the AFNOR NF V 94-001 standard, which is subject to stringent quality and traceability controls.

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CONFIANCE
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Negative Points

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