Facts About Myoplex Protein Shakes

Facts About Myoplex Protein Shakes
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Myoplex protein powder is used as a weight-gain supplement. This product can help those who are active or who have fast metabolisms gain lean muscle mass. It is marketed as a nutritional supplement, and like all supplements you should read and understand the nutrition facts before consuming it.

Calories and Macronutrients

According to the manufacturer website, Myoplex protein contains approximately 350 calories per serving. A serving is considered to be one packet or 78 grams. One serving can provide your body with 42 g of protein, for 168 calories; 22 g of carbohydrates, for 88 calories; and 6 g of fat, for 54 calories.

Vitamins

Myoplex protein harbors multiple vitamins, including vitamin A, with 50 percent of the daily value (DV); vitamin C, with 40 percent DV; vitamin E, with 100 percent DV; thiamin, with 40 percent DV; riboflavin, with 50 percent DV; niacin, with 45 percent DV; vitamin B6, with 45 percent DV; folate, with 50 percent DV; vitamin B12, with 60 percent DV; biotin, with 45 percent DV; and pantothenic acid, with 50 percent DV.

Minerals

According to the manufacturer website, this supplement can also provide your body with many essential minerals, including calcium, with 60 percent DV; iron, with 40 percent DV; phosphorus, with 45 percent DV; Iodine, with 50 percent DV; magnesium, with 50 percent DV; zinc, with 50 percent DV; selenium, with 50 percent DV; copper, with 50 percent DV; manganese, with 80 percent DV; chromium, with 80 percent DV; molybdenum, with 90 percent DV; chloride, with 10 percent DV; sodium, with 10 percent DV; and potassium, with 25 percent DV.

Amino Acids

There are only two amino acids listed on this product. These are glutamine and thiamine, both of which are necessary for muscle growth and maintenance. The amounts and daily values of these amino acids are not listed on this product.

Warning

This product contains milk and soy derivatives. If you have known allergies to either of these ingredients, consult your physician before consuming.

References

Article reviewed by James Dryden Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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