Most varieties of Muscle Milk contain artificial ingredients, including flavors and sweeteners. The Center for Science in the Public Interest advises peeps to avoid these sweeteners, as they can harm the balance of gut bacteria, filter through into breastmilk, and increase the risk of certain diseases.

It is a subsidiary of PepsiCo organized under the Gatorade line of products, and is primarily known for its line of Muscle Milk protein supplement products, primarily in the form of ready-to-drink beverages and powders.

- PepsiCo, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the CytoSport business from Hormel Foods Corp. for a purchase price of $465 million. The transaction includes the Muscle Milk and Evolve sports nutrition brands.

Muscle Milk was founded in 2000 by the Pickett family, acquired by Hormel Foods Corporation in 2014, and again by Gatorade in 2019. Muscle Milk remains an integral part of the Gatorade Portfolio, joining the leading sports fuel brand's 50+ year legacy of offering fueling solutions for the best athletes in the world.

A study from Consumer Reports found trace amounts of heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead in some protein products, including Muscle Milk. While it was within safe limits, regular consumption isn't ideal.

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, gas and bloating. If you experience these Muscle Milk side effects, you should talk to your doctor about lactose intolerance and consider switching to a lactose-free protein supplement.

A study from Consumer Reports found trace amounts of heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead in some protein products, including Muscle Milk. While it was within safe limits, regular consumption isn't ideal.

Muscle Milk is a popular protein-rich drink. But although it has some benefits, there are concerns about significant fat levels, artificial ingredients, and heavy metals.

In February 2019, Hormel announced it was selling the CytoSport business to PepsiCo, Inc. for a purchase price of $465 million. The transaction included the Muscle Milk and Evolve sports nutrition brands and was completed in April 2019.

In 2007, some varieties of Muscle Milk contained bovine colostrums, a source of hormones banned by the NCAA and the World Anti-Doping Agency, said Eric Patterson, of Drug Free Sport. In response, Muscle Milk created the collegiate formula to meet NCAA guidelines.

Bottled Muscle Milk has macro ratios (more fat and slightly more carbs) that make it tastier than the average scoop of protein powder mixed with water or milk, but about as calorically economical, and more convenient.

If you're looking to lose weight, Muscle Milk will not be as good of an option as another protein powder with less carbs and fat. If you're looking to sustain hard training or even gain weight, Muscle Milk could be a good tool to help you achieve that.