log in 0 Items in Cart Total: $0.00 Weight: 0.00 lbs. Quick Search:      Shop by Brand  Aromatherapy  Body & Bath  Books  Diet & Nutrition  Grocery Products  Health Concerns  Herbs  Homeopathy  Household Items  Minerals  Pet Products  Sexual Health  Sports Nutrition  Supplements  Tea & Coffee  Vitamins  Clearance Items  New Items  Top Sellers  About Life's Vigor  Contact Us  Help Desk  Order Tracking  Privacy Statement  Return Policy  Shipping Policy  Terms Product Details Muscle-Link, Muscle Meals High-Protein Meal Replacement Chocolate 20 Packets Item Number: E-090005 UPC: 061930798368 Packed Weight: 3.9 lbs View More Products by Muscle-Link Find Similar Products  Protein Product picture may vary in look, size, quantity and/or flavor. Retail price: $59.95 Our price: $41.37 You Save: 31% Buy 3 or more for $40.13 each Buy 6 or more for $39.30 each Buy 12 or more for $38.06 each In Stock Description: Anabolic/Anti-Catabolic Meal Replacement! Muscle Meals represents a true breakthrough in nutritional science in a high-quality meal replacement for serious bodybuilders. While Muscle Meals offers the highest nutritional combination for replacing a meal, it also possesses a unique combination of anabolic/anti-catabolic ingredients responsible for tissue repair, muscle recovery, growth and fat loss. Micellar Casein, Whey and Egg vs. Just Whey New research proves conclusively that the combination of the anti-catabolic, long-term affects of micellar casein protein and the short-term, anabolic effects of whey protein is much more effective for muscle growth and repair than whey alone. It's a well-known fact that muscle mass is influenced by the rate of anabolism which increases muscle and the rate of catabolism which reduces it, a continual process in the human body. Whey protein is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing an anabolic effect. Yet, the effects of whey are short-lived as the blood amino acid levels of whey only last for a short period of time. Micellar casein enters the bloodstream at a much slower rate while its effect on blood levels of amino acids lasts for hours, unleashing its anti-catabolic action. Since it's absolutely critical to ingest the proper combination of fast- and slow-absorbing protein to insure a consistent blood amino acid level to maximize anabolism and minimize catabolism, the availability of this special formulation makes Muscle-Link's Muscle Meals an obvious choice. And, it's absolutely delicious! Why We Use Whey Protein Concentrate vs. "Ion Exchange" "Cross Flow" "Ultra" "Micro" Or "Nano" Filtered Whey Isolate All of these methods refer to the type of mechanism used to remove some of the fat and lactose from the whey protein isolate. Which whey product is actually better? Manufacturers who incorporate these methods would like to lead the uninformed consumer to the erroneous conclusion that these processed proteins are superior; however, standard whey processing steps often destroy and/or denature certain fractions of the whey proteins (usually the most biologically active fractions are also the most fragile). Although ion-exchanged "whey protein isolate" has the highest protein content, it may be missing critical fractions, such as lactoferrin, some of the immuno-globulins, etc., necessary for growth and repair. And it usually contains an abnormally high amount of beta-lactoglobulin ... the one fraction of whey protein not found in human milk and which has been found to be the most allergenic to humans. Many "whey protein isolate" manufacturers include pH adjustments (ion exchange) as steps in their processing to make their manufacturing run smoother. These pH adjustments often destroy and/or denature certain fractions of the whey proteins as well. The "filtered whey protein" isolates tend to have more fractions present than ion exchange whey protein isolate, but less than the Whey Protein Concentrates. As a result the "filtered" whey protein isolates are a cross between the ion exchange whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrates. Whey Protein Concentrates have the advantage that they have usually been the "least" processed of all whey proteins. Thus, it is only logical that the least processed whey proteins (Whey Protein Concentrates) will have most of the biologically active fractions remaining. Many of these fractions are critical for maximum growth and repair. Thus, the informed consumer can only draw the conclusion that using Whey Protein Concentrates such as those found in Muscle Meals offers the greatest advantage to the hard-training bodybuilder in pursuit of maximum growth and repair. Benefits It's a complete meal replacement containing the nutritional components necessary to maximize growth and repair. It contains Pro-Fusion Proprietary Protein Blend (Complete Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptide from Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein), which has more of the minor biologically active protein fractions not found in whey isolates alone and offers a protein combination found to be responsible for short- and long-acting anabolic and anti-catabolic properties necessary for growth and repair. It's high in lactoferrin, which, according to studies, can help cut the time required for tissue repair in half. It contains natural essential fats, and according to university studies, these fats have anabolic as well as anti-catabolic properties. It's low in carbohydrates. It's high in glutamine content, the most prevalent amino acid in muscle tissue. It contains the proper balance of calcium and magnesium to improve regularity of the delicate digestive tract. Magnesium has been shown in university studies to have a significant effect on strength and muscle growth. Each packet contains the proper amount of protein (40 grams) for optimal digestion. Security & Privacy Your privacy and protection are our top priorities. We utilize state-of-the-art Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption on our Web site. Online shopping with Life's Vigor is safe and secure. Guaranteed. Suggested Use: During intense training, drink 2 to 4 servings daily. The most effective time to use Muscle-Link?s Muscle Meals is immediately after your workout. Other very effective times are in the morning or between meals. Each serving of Muscle Meals supplies 40 grams of high-quality protein, a moderate amount of energy-rich carbohydrates (12 grams) and 11 grams of anti-catabolic fats. Add contents of one packet (73 g) to 2 cups (16 oz) of ice cold water or skim milk and thoroughly mix in a blender or shaker for 45 seconds. For best results add the liquid to a blender, agitate, then slowly add Muscle Meals. Use less than 16 ounces of water for more thickness and more than 16 ounces for less thickness. Warning Signals: Check with your doctor before you take any dietary supplement, including vitamins and minerals. If your doctor starts you on a supplement, watch for warning signals that could indicate problems: stomach discomfort, pain, headache, rashes, or even vague symptoms like tiredness, dizziness, or lethargy. Ingredients: Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 1 Packet (73g) Servings Per Container: 20 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324 Calories from Fat: 100 Total Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 2.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5 g Cholesterol: 45 mg Sodium: 300 mg Potassium: 600 mg Total Carbohydrate: 12 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 2 g Other Carbohydrate: 10 g Protein: 40 g Glutamine Peptide: 10 g Conjugated Linoleic Acid: 1.8 g Vitamin A: 2500 IU Vitamin C: 60 mg Calcium: 550 mg Iron: 9.4 mg Vitamin D: 200 IU Vitamin E: 29 IU Vitamin K: 32 mcg Thiamin: 0.75 mg Riboflavin: 1.1 mg Niacin: 10 mg Vitamin B6: 1 mg Folate: 200 mcg Vitamin B12: 3 mcg Biotin: 150 mcg Pantothenic Acid: 5 mg Phosphorus: 580 mg Iodine: 78 mcg Magnesium: 278 mg Zinc: 7.5 mg Selenium: 34 mcg Copper: 1 mg Manganese: 1.86 mg Chromium: 29 mcg Molybdenum: 72 mcg Ingredients: Pro-Fusion Proprietary Protein Blend (Complete Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptide), Anticatabolic Fat (Sunflower Oil, Lecithin, Borage Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Mono and Diglycerides), Corn Syrup Solids, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Sucralose. 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