PepsiCo CytoSport

WATER, CALCIUM CASEINATE (MILK), MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, LESS THAN 1% OF: SOLUBLE VEGETABLE FIBER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CELLULOSE GUM AND GEL, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, ...

With 68 servings, it provides excellent value for its price, making it a cost-effective option for regular protein supplementation. Good value and great protein, I bought one unflavored at first, I felt good with it and bought chocolate flavored, but too much sweeten. I would mix unflavored and flavored.

Muscle Milk, made by CytoSport, is a hugely popular protein supplement company that's well known for their lactose free, high fructose corn syrup-free, trans fat-free, high protein products.

PepsiCo Inc. PEP has successfully completed the buyout of the CytoSport business from Hormel Foods Corporation HRL to overcome the effects of the fall in carbonated soft drinks ('CSD') category sales. The company paid about $465 million for CytoSport, which comprises of Muscle Milk and Evolve 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.

Muscle Milk will be a good choice for some people, and others should probably opt for a different whey protein powder or a plant-based protein powder. It mostly depends on your goals, activity level, and stomach sensitivity.

Recommended Use. If the intention is to gain weight, then Muscle Milk is a better option as its various additives are more conducive to weight gain. But if one is trying to simply build muscle, or gain leaner muscle, 100% whey protein is a more efficient solution. Muscle Milk is best used pre-workout.

It's recommended that athletic individuals drink a Muscle Milk protein shake 30-60 minutes after physical activity. Muscle Milk is formulated to help make hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers and nucleic acids. It gives your body the protein it needs to build new muscle tissue and strong bones.

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.

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. It has not been tested or endorsed by the NCAA.

- 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.

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.

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.

It's not “healthy” The artificial sweeteners contained in Muscle Milk are also of concern to some. The Center for Science in the Public Interest advises consumers to avoid these types of sweeteners, which can negatively alter gut bacteria, appear in breastmilk, and potentially increase the risk of certain diseases.