IT’S been several years in the making and now an Australian entrepreneur has created a clear protein water that ALDI Australia couldn’t ignore.

Bodie Lazar, 29, from Sydney, first came up with the idea of creating a clear protein water, after he got sick of drinking dairy-based protein drinks.

“I’m lactose-intolerant and I was forcing heavy dairy protein drinks down my throat after exercise and playing footy, and I just couldn’t stomach it,” he said.

“I thought there’s got to be another way to take protein so that’s what lead me to creating this product.”

Known as BODIE’z Protein Water, it has now been picked up by ALDI supermarkets across Australia and will be featured as a Special Buy this week for a cheaper price of $2.69.

Mr Lazar told News Corp Australia that the 450mL bottle being sold by ALDI normally carries a price tag of $3.50, and the Australian-made product contains “four drinks in one”.

“It has the equivalent amount of protein found in a typical protein shake, all the vitamins found in a vitamin drink, the electrolytes of a hydration drink and high levels of the un-fractured branched chain amino acids (BCAAs),” he said.

Camera Icon Bodie Lazar, the creator and founder of Australian-made BODIE'z Protein Water. Credit: Supplied

The water itself contains 15 grams of whey protein isolate, less than one gram of sugar, fat and carbohydrates and no preservatives.

Mr Lazar said that unlike a lot of dairy-based proteins, his protein water can be consumed before, during and after exercise.

“I’ve created it so it is light on the stomach, and it has the proper ingredients you need when exercising,” he said.

Mr Lazar also has a protein water in his range which has 30 grams of whey protein isolate. This is targeted towards the “hardcore gym goer, or performance athlete”.

“But we see the protein water going into ALDI that has just 15 grams of protein as a lifestyle product that can be a midday snack, or part of a meal,” he said.

“It’s for the healthy conscious consumer trying to avoid more sugary drinks on the market.”

News Corp Australia road-tested the drinks.

They are not overly sweet, and do not leave you with a heavy feeling unlike other milk-based protein drinks.

Mr Lazar’s protein water range also has the backing of paramedic and personal-trainer to the stars Duncan Kerr, who has trained celebrities including Michael Clarke and The Wiggles.

Mr Kerr, 50, from Sydney, said the protein water has many benefits for people who are lactose-intolerant, diabetic, elderly or recovering from surgery.

“Post-surgery, you don’t often feel like eating, and this can be a great alternative. Often the elderly and diabetics are not able to have the milky protein drinks as they can’t digest it,” he said.

Camera Icon BODIE'z Protein Water, available at ALDI this week. Credit: Supplied Camera Icon BODIE'z Protein Water which is coming on to ALDI Australia shelves this week. Credit: Supplied

“I drink this protein water everyday now. I’ve always been a fan of protein and had vitamins separately, I’d then have water, then a protein drink after a workout, but now I just drink this.”

Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian Tim McMaster told News Corp Australia the water got a tick for the amount of fluid it provides to help with hydration and the lack of sugar and fat it contains.

But he questioned the amount of protein in it.

“Protein can slow down digestion. A small can of tuna has around 19 grams of protein to make a comparison but it depends on the individual and how well they digest protein,” he said.

He said that if you were lactose-intolerant it would be worth considering BODIE’z Protein Water but no supplement can compete with eating fresh wholefoods and water.

“You have to get your base nutrition right first. These drinks are not a substitute for that.”

An ALDI Australia spokesman said: “BODIE’z Protein Water is a nice alternative to milk-based protein drinks and is available in Berry, Orange or Lemon Lime flavours, while stocks last.”