EAS Myoplex Meal Replacement Powder Review: Is Myoplex The Best MRP?
EAS' Myoplex meal replacement shake is probably the reigning king of meal replacement supplements! There are three reasons why... first, while EAS didn't invent the MRP (it was Met-Rx who was responsible for this) they were largely responsible for introducing them to the mainstream marketplace. Secondly... Myoplex shakes taste fantastic!
And the third reason?
The sheer number of flavors offered under the Myoplex label. I've no doubt even the most discriminating individual will find a flavor that suits his/her needs (Flavors include chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. The tropical variety pack includes pina colada, mango pineapple, banana cream pie, orange jubilee, while the chocolate lover's pack includes dark chocolate, chocolate mint, chocolate peanut butter and chocolate caramel).
There are numerous versions of Myoplex available; the original Myoplex, Myoplex Lite, and Myoplex deluxe. In this review, we'll focus on the original Myoplex product.
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The Myoplex shake is the richest, creamiest, thickest, and very likely the best-tasting meal replacement supplement on the market. As noted, it's also available in the greatest variety of flavours. In a pinch, it's the brand I always recommend the most -- simply because I know the vast majority of people will enjoy the taste and consistency of the shake.
As far as quality of formulation goes, the Myoplex meal replacement shake sits squarely in the middle of the pack-- not the best, and not the worst.
Each shake contains 42 grams of protein (from fast acting whey proteins, plus slower acting milk, egg, and caseinate sources), and a variety of other ingredients.
Mixed in with a smattering of goodies like alpha ketoglutaric acid and taurine is an extensive vitamin blend. The corn syrup solids found in older versions of Myoplex have been removed (a good move, although as expected, this reduces the taste of the product somewhat).
Maltodextrin (a blend of the sugars maltose and dextrose formulated from corn starch) does remain in the formula... it's the last low quality ingredient left in Myoplex.
Yes, maltodextrin is a big contributor to taste and mouth feel, it doesn't do much for the nutritional value of the shake. However, high glycemic carbs do have their place... in a post workout shake, for instance.
Regardless, that's not to say implementing a Myoplex shake into your nutritional regimen is not a million times better than heading down to your local fast food joint for a super-size burger and fries. To put things in perspective, a serving only contains 23 grams of carbs. It's still a worthwhile product.
However, it's really the carbohydrate-element of this shake that—in my opinion anyway—cause it to lapse behind competitors like Prolab's Lean Mass Complex and Isatori's Eat-Smart, neither of which use inferior fillers.
The Myoplex shake best enjoyed when mixed in a blender. It's really the best way to get the full benefit of this smooth, creamy shake. Careful though, this stuff gets so thick so fast, leave it in for too long, and you'll be digging it out with a trowel. Can you mix it up in a shaker cup? Sure -- just mix up a half a shake at a time. Otherwise, you'll end up with a big glob of solid muck at the bottom.
When you're buying Myoplex shakes, you're paying a substantial dollar for the EAS brand. EAS is well-known and highly regarded in the nutritional supplement industry. Expect to pay anywhere from US $38.00 to US $54.00 (Canadians can expect to pay between CA $50-$90), for a box of 20 packets.
Most people will get away with using one a day (when mixed with 2 cups of 1% milk and a tablespoon of flax seed oil, each shake will easily provide 2 300-calorie meals -- plenty for dieters, and anyone who is not a hardcore bodybuilder).
So they remain a cost-efficient way to replace meals.
What's the difference between the regular Myoplex and the Myoplex Lite and Deluxe versions?
Well, Myoplex Lite contains about 100 calories less than the original version, with the majority of those missing calories coming from protein (Myoplex Lite contains 20 grams of protein, the original, 42 grams). Since there's not a dramatic difference in price, you'd be better off to stick with the original verison and mix up half a shake at a time.
Myoplex Deluxe sports an "updated" carbohydrate blend sourced from whole grains (i.e., no cheap maltodextrin) plenty of glutamine and glutamine precursors, a ton of branched chain amino acids, slightly over a gram of CLA, some MCTs (medium chain triglycerides), and a 3-stage "precision-release protein complex."
Of course, you are going to pay for all these goodies... and you do; an 18-packet box costs just under $55 at BodyBuilding.com.
Bottom line on the original Myoplex?
It's a decent product that packs a potent "protein punch." Its carbohydrate formula is a bit dated though; there are better products on the market for close to the same money (see Prolab's Lean Mass Complex and Isatori's Eat-Smart).
Still, you can't really go wrong with EAS stuff. And when you compare these MRPs to the alternative—a quick detour throught the drive-thru— their value is quickly apparent.
Myoplex is available online at BodyBuilding.com,
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