What Is Muscle Milk?

Muscle Milk is the name of a family of supplements manufactured by the company Cytosport. The Muscle Milk line includes protein powders, ready to drink shakes, and protein bars. These products are designed to be used both before and after strenuous workouts to achieve maximum results, and they help both athletes and average gym-goers reach their personal fitness and performance goals.

  1. History

    • Cytosport has become a leading manufacturer of sports supplements since the company was founded in 1998 by Greg and Mike Pickett. Muscle Milk has been one of Cytosport's most successful products, and it has won numerous awards over the years, including the 2008 Beverage of the Year award from Bevnet.com.

    The Facts

    • Muscle Milk was designed to closely resemble human mother's milk in terms of nutrition. This formula contains high quality protein consisting of whey protein, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, calcium & sodium caseinate. Fat content is derived from sunflower/safflower and canola oils. The complex carbohydrates in Muscle Milk come in the form of glycogen and fiber.

    Function

    • Muscle milk should be consumed prior to intensive workouts to provide additional energy and necessary calories to fuel the workout. Cytosport also recommends that Muscle milk be consumed after a workout to aid in the recovery process. This product promises to supply one with high quality protein, complex carbohydrates, essential fats, and vitamins and minerals to help achieve personal goals of building lean body mass, decreasing body fat, and weight control.

    Types

    • Muscle Milk is available in many forms including powders, ready to drink shakes, bars, and even instant cups of oatmeal. The product line offers reduced calorie versions of nearly all forms of Muscle Milk for those with weight loss goals.

      Muscle Milk products come in a wide variety of flavors although not all products are available in all flavors. Muscle Milk flavors include Chocolate Caramel Pecan, Cookies 'n' Creme and Natural Real Vanilla. There are many others.

    Warning

    • Those with food allergies should be aware that Muscle Milk is manufactured in a plant which processes milk, soy, wheat, and eggs. This product also contains soy and milk ingredients which could cause allergic reactions in some people.