Gold Standard Protein is a meal replacement powder (MRP) designed to aid in weight loss and weight control. For people on a calorie-restricted diet, replacing one to two meals a day with a protein shake is an effective way to decrease overall calorie and carbohydrate intake while ensuring adequate protein intake to help maintain lean muscle mass. Gold Standard Protein comes in three flavors: chocolate, vanilla and royale.
Calories
Each serving (5 tbsp.) of Gold Standard Protein (royale flavor) contains 180 calories.
Protein
Gold Standard Protein uses a protein blend that includes a variety of types of protein, including casein, egg, soy and whey. One serving of Gold Standard Protein contains 24 grams (g) protein.
Fat and Carbohydrates
Unlike some protein powders, Gold Standard Protein is not low fat. Each serving contains 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat). Per serving, it is low carb, containing only 2.5 g (2 g dietary fiber, .5 g sugar).
Vitamins
Fortified with numerous vitamins, Gold Standard Protein is high in vitamin A, the B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin E. Vitamin A helps cell growth. The B vitamins (vitamin B-12, thiamin, biotin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin B-6 and folic acid) play a role in energy metabolism. Vitamin C and vitamin E are powerful antioxidants that destroy harmful free radicals in the body. Vitamin D helps maintains health of bones and teeth.
Minerals
Gold Standard Protein is also high in minerals such as molybdenum, zinc and selenium, which aid enzyme function; zinc, which is important for cell metabolism; calcium and phosphorus, important for bone health; iodine, which assists in thyroid function; chromium, which plays a role in blood sugar regulation; and magnesium, which plays various roles in the body.
Artificial Sweeteners
To lower carbohydrate content and minimize use of sugar, protein powders often use artificial sweeteners. Gold Standard Protein uses both acesulfame K and sucralose. Although there have been concerns about the safety of consuming artificial sweeteners, according to a 2006 review in the journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, no human health problems have been found with the consumption of acesulfame K or sucralose in any scientific literature.
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