EAS makes sports nutrition supplements including Pro Science protein powders and Myoplex bars and shakes, which come in Original, Lite, Carb-Control and Strength Formula in flavors such as Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Mocha Latte. They may provide some benefits if you use them as part of a healthy diet and exercise program, but be sure to talk to your doctor before starting a new regimen.
Meet Protein Needs
Myoplex Shakes can support your athletic training by providing protein for muscle repair and growth. According to Iowa State University, most people need about 0.4 g protein per pound of body weight per day, but you need up to 0.8 g protein if you are a strength athlete, or 0.6 g per day if you are an endurance athlete. That means a 150-lb. strength-training athlete could need as much as 110 g protein per day, and a 150-lb. endurance athlete might need 90 g protein. Myoplex Shakes can help you meet your protein requirements, since the Original has 42 g, Lite has 20 g and Strength Formula and Carb Control each have 25 g high quality protein with each of the amino acids that your body needs from your diet.
Weight Control
A potential benefit of Myoplex shakes is that you can use them as meal replacements part of your diet program to lose weight or prevent weight gain. The shakes have between 150 calories for the Carb-Control and 300 calories for the Original, so you can save calories if you substitute a shake for a higher-calorie meal. The Carb-Control shake has 5 g carbohydrates, so you may be able to fit it into a low-carbohydrate diet. In addition to being high in protein, which decreases hunger, the Lite and Original shakes have 5 to 6 g fiber, which slows down digestion and makes you less hungry for the next meal. If you are trying to control your weight, remember that the shakes provide calories, so use them as substitutes for other foods, not as additions to your regular diet.
Prevent Micronutrient Deficiencies
Eating a balanced diet can increase your chances of getting enough of the essential vitamins and minerals from your food, but sometimes it can be difficult to meet your needs without using supplements. A benefit of Myoplex shakes is that they are fortified with all of the vitamins and many essential minerals. The varieties of Myoplex shakes have different amounts of the vitamins and minerals, so you can choose them according to your needs. For example, if you are a women who needs extra calcium, you could drink the Original shake with 100 percent of the daily value for calcium. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that you get your nutrients from real foods instead of supplements, and if you are concerned about nutrient deficiencies, talk to your doctor before using Myoplex shakes to meet your needs.
References
- EAS: Myoplex: Original: Ready-to-Drink
- Eas: Myoplex: Carb Control: Ready-to-Drink
- EAS: Myoplex: Strength Formula: Ready-to-Drink
- EAS: Myoplex: Lite: Ready-to-Drink
- Iowa State University Extension: Eat to Compete: Protein
- United States Department of Health And Human Services: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005
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