{"id":329,"date":"2009-09-16T18:04:27","date_gmt":"2009-09-17T00:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/functional-foods.ultimatefatburner.com\/?p=329"},"modified":"2015-02-13T08:42:05","modified_gmt":"2015-02-13T13:42:05","slug":"monster-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/functional-foods\/monster-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"Monster Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cytosport’s Muscle Milk<\/a> is one of the all-time classic bodybuilding protein\/mass-building supplements. Not only is it designed to facilitate lean gains, but it also comes in a mouth-watering assortment of different flavors. Not surprisingly, its popularity has spawned a range of related products, notably Muscle Milk Light<\/a>, EvoPro, Muscle Milk Bars<\/a> and Muscle Milk n’ Oats.<\/p>\n

Evidently Cytosport isn’t through exploring the possibilities, however, as it recently introduced a new, “Monster” line of supps, with products that overlap the Muscle Milk brand. Thus, in addition to Muscle Milk, the company now offers “Monster Milk”, which has already cracked the top 50 products over at Bodybuilding.com (as of this writing it’s #42). Monster Milk doesn’t come in quite as many flavors as its predecessor, but it’s still a tempting array: Banana Creme, Brownie Batter, Cake Batter, Chocolate, Cookies ‘N Creme, Mocha Latte, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Strawberries ‘N Creme and Vanilla Creme.<\/p>\n

Manufacturer’s Description:<\/strong> MONSTER MILK\u2122 is the most powerful, easily digestible, sustained-release protein formula. Rapid-releasing anabolic whey, glutamine peptides and free form BCAA’s are complemented by slower, anti-catabolic caseins and other complete protein isolates. This powerful combination of fast and slow proteins create an “anabolic window” that lasts for hours. Although it tastes like an ultra-rich milkshake, MONSTER MILK’s advanced protein system makes it the ultimate nutritional tool for building monster-size muscle.<\/p>\n

Product Label:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Calories 350
\nCalories From Fat 80
\nTotal Fat 9g
\nSaturated Fat 3g
\nCholesterol 30mg
\nTotal Carbohydrate 18g
\nDietary Fiber 5g
\nSoluble Fiber 4g
\nInsoluble Fiber 1g
\nSugars 4g<\/td>\n		Protein 50g
\nThiamin (As Thiamin Mononitrate) 2mg 100%
\nRiboflavin 2mg 100%
\nVitamin B6 (As Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 4mg 200%
\nFolate (As Folic Acid) 400mcg 100%
\nVitamin B12 (As Cyanocobalamin) 30mcg 500%
\nCalcium 250mg 25%
\nChromium (As Chromium Nicotinate) 120mcg 100%
\nSodium 370mg 16%
\nPotassium 810mg 23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Monster Amino Acid Matrix\u2122 5g<\/strong>
\nL-Glutamine, Glutamine Peptides (Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten), L-Valine, L-Leucine, L-IsoleucineMonster Creatine Matrix\u2122 1g<\/strong>
\nKre-Alkalyn (Buffered Creatine, Patent #6,399,661), Creatine GCC (Betaine Anydrous, Glycocyamine).Other Ingredients:<\/strong> Proprietary Protein Blend (Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Sodium Caseinate, L-Glutamine, Glutamine Peptides, Lactoferrin, L-Valine, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine), LeanLipids\u2122 Plus (Sunflower And\/Or Safflower Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Canola Oil, Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), Cocoa Powder, Maltodextrin, Digestive Resistant Maltodextrin (Soluble Dietary Fiber), Fructose, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Monster Creatine Matrix (Kre-Alkalyn (Buffered Creatine, Patent #6,399,661), Betaine Anhydrous, Glycocyamine), Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Gum Blend (Xanthan, Cellulose, Carrageenan), Aminogen\u00ae (Patented Bioactive Polypeptide Enzyme System), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Comments:<\/strong> In spite of the similarities, there are a few differences between Monster Milk and Muscle Milk. The former has a little less fat, considerably more protein (50g vs. 32g) and higher doses of certain B-vitamins, plus added amino acids and creatine. Nonetheless, it’s hard to draw a bright line between the two, as they both provide an equivalent number of calories; are fairly low in sugar\/carbs, and (mostly) utilize the same protein and fat sources.<\/p>\n

Monster Milk contains various additions: B-vitamins, creatine, l-glutamine, BCAAs and Aminogen, but – with the exception of the vites – these look pretty underwhelming.\u00a0 Every little bit helps, I suppose, but these are supplied in amounts well below typical supplemental levels… thus, it’s tough to say what they really add (if anything) to the formula.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, Monster Milk outshines Muscle Milk in the protein and B-vitamin department, which can’t be bad. It also supplies a decent amount of dietary fiber and calories.\u00a0\u00a0There really isn’t much more that I expect from a supplement of this kind.<\/p>\n

Oh yeah… except maybe taste. \ud83d\ude09 Needless to state, Monster Milk also tastes great! I sampled three different flavors: Chocolate, Brownie Batter and Peanut Butter Chocolate. Although the Brownie Batter was my personal favorite, all three were delish… rich-tasting and filling. My kids\u2014who usually wrinkle their noses at the stuff I test\u2014also gave them two thumbs up.<\/p>\n

So all things considered, I liked Monster Milk. It may be a little light on the additions, but it’s heavy on the protein, taste and satisfaction\u2014which is where it ultimately counts.<\/p>\n

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