Muscle Milk made by Cytosport has long been a favorite protein shake and meal replacement for athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. Cytosport designed Muscle Milk Collegiate to meet the nutrition needs of college athletes and also to fit within NCAA guidelines to not contain any banned substances. Specifically, Cytosport states, "CytoSport has developed the Muscle Milk Collegiate line to meet the unique needs for Collegiate Athletics as outlined under NCAA® bylaw 16.5.2.2 for nutritional supplements." As with any dietary supplement, you should consult your doctor before using Muscle Milk Collegiate.
CytoCarb II
Muscle Muscle Collegiate contains "Cytocarb II," which is Cytosport's complex carbohydrate formula used to restore energy and glycogen levels after training. Specifically, Cytocarb II is a unique blend of branching and long linear chain maltodextrins with minimal dextrose equivalence providing a complex carbohydrate source that is approximately 96.5 percent sugar-free. According to the Cytosport website, it is a natural complex carbohydrate source that helps enhance performance and endurance by maintaining muscle glycogen at peak levels and contains no fat, flavoring, colorings or additives and very low sodium. Carbohydrates are vital for your post-workout nutrition to restore glycogen that has been lost and shuttle protein and nutrients to your muscles, according to the Mayo Clinic. Muscle Milk Collegiate contains 90 or 91 (depending on which flavor you use) g of carbohydrates with only 5 g coming from sugar.
EvoPro
Muscle Milk Collegiate also contains a signature blend of protein called EvoPro. Protein is critical for rebuilding your muscles after strenuous training, according to the Mayo Clinic. Specially, EvoPro contains whey protein concentrates rich in alpha-lactalbumin, whey peptides, whey isolates, aminogen, hydrolyzed wheat protein, lactoferrin and micellar alpha and beta caseins and caseinates. The protein blend claims to promote rapid recovery after heavy workouts and long practices and enhances lean mass. EvoPro is essentially the protein element in Muscle Milk Collegiate.
Fibersol 2 (Resistant Maltodextrin)
Muscle Milk Collegiate also contains a special complex of fiber called Fibersol 2. According to the Fibersol2 website, Fibersol-2 digestion resistant maltodextrin is a spray-dried powder that is created by a proprietary process of controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of cornstarch and is a concentrated form of soluble dietary fiber formulated to meet the body's fiber needs.
Other Ingredients
Other ingredients include buttermilk, natural and artificial flavors, lean lipids, trans fat free lipid complex selected for unique energy properties (medium chain triglycerides, canola oil, sunflower oil), cytovite I (vitamin and mineral premix consisting of vitamin A acetate, cholecalciferol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, ascorbic acid, folate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine HCL, cyanocobalamin, biotin, pantothenic acid, D-calcium phosphate, potassium iodide potassium chloride, ferrous fumarate, magnesium oxide, copper gluconate, zinc oxide, chromium nicotinate), cellulose gum, soy lecithin, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, potassium chloride and carrageenan.
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