Ranveer Singh's fitness transformations have always been a talking point, and his latest Dhurandhar transformation has brought that conversation back into focus. When he turned up for the film looking carved out of granite, the internet had one question: what is he eating? The answer, alongside brutal weight training, involved roughly 4,000 calories and 240g of protein a day.
That raises a question plenty of Indian gym-goers quietly ask: how do you hit big protein numbers when whey doesn't sit well with you and plant protein isn't quite to your taste?
For Ranveer, part of the answer is a protein he helped put on the shelf.
Ranveer Cares What's in the Jar
Ranveer co-founded SuperYou alongside entrepreneur Nikunj Biyani, and he's a hands-on partner, not just a brand ambassador. He's actively involved in product decisions, and every new launch, including the protein wafers and multigrain chips, gets tested with his family before it ships. That hands-on involvement reflects how closely he cares about the products and what goes into them.
A Third Option on the Shelf
Whey has been the default answer to "how do I get more protein" for a couple of generations of Indian gym-goers, largely because it's effective and easy to find. But it doesn't suit everyone, and plant proteins, while gentler on the stomach, aren't always everyone's cup of tea when it comes to taste and texture.
SuperYou's answer wasn't another conventional protein formula either. Instead of relying on pea or soy isolates, the brand built its fermented yeast protein line, SuperYou PRO, around bio-fermentation technology. The process turns Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the same yeast species used in bread and beer, into a purified, complete protein source.
Ranveer has described the ingredient as something the team saw as "revolutionary" when they discovered it. He has called the finished product built to deliver the simplicity of a straightforward protein supplement alongside whey-level performance.
The powder carries a PDCAAS score of 1.0, the same top score as whey on the industry's standard measure of protein quality. It is also free of dairy, soy and gluten.
Beyond just celebrity buzz
It's easy to be sceptical of a celebrity-backed supplement claim, so it's worth noting where the independent validation actually shows up:
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Recognition: SuperYou PRO was a winner at the 2025 PETA India Vegan Food Awards.
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Testing: its manufacturing is NABL-verified, with additional testing from international labs. SuperYou publishes its lab reports.
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Scale: the brand's protein wafers, built on a blend that includes fermented yeast protein, have sold over 10 million units. That's a scale that's hard to fake with celebrity buzz alone.
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Trustified: SuperYou's fermented yeast protein was independently tested by Trustified and passed its testing parameters, with the testing conducted by Eurofins. View the Trustified test results
None of this means fermented yeast protein is the only way to hit your numbers. Soya chunks, tofu and legumes remain solid, inexpensive whole-food options. What Ranveer's involvement mainly shows is that "high-performance" and convenience don't have to be different conversations.
FAQs
Is Ranveer Singh actually involved in SuperYou, or is this just a brand endorsement?
He's a co-founder of SuperYou, not just a brand ambassador. He's involved in product testing and decisions, which is a step beyond typical celebrity endorsement deals.
What makes fermented yeast protein different from whey or other protein sources?
It's produced by fermenting yeast rather than processing dairy or conventional protein isolates. The result is a complete protein, with all nine essential amino acids and a PDCAAS of 1.0, matching whey's score. It has no lactose, soy or gluten in the base ingredient.
Can a fermented yeast protein supplement replace whole-food protein sources?
It's best used to close a gap, not to replace meals. Dal, soya, tofu, legumes and any other natural protein sources should still form part of a balanced protein plan, with a clean supplement filling in when whole food alone doesn't get you to your target.
The Takeaway
Ranveer Singh's protein story is about having more than two choices. Between an evolving approach to nutrition and a fermented yeast protein that matches whey on PDCAAS, SuperYou is betting that performance, cleaner ingredient list and taste don't have to be different conversations. Start by checking what's in your scoop.
