CytoSport Muscle Milk Light

by Cytosport

Product Features

• Receive the great taste of Muscle Milk in a reduced calorie version
• With 35% fewer calories per serving
• Delivers the same low lactose nutrition-rich, flavor-packed indulgence of original Muscle Milk
• Specifically designed for individuals who are seeking to enhance lean muscle while reducing caloric intake to help with weight management
• The functional fats in Muscle Milk Light are trans-fat free and are used as a source of energy

Product Description

Flavor: Cake Batter | Size: 1.65

Not all protein mixes are created equally. You might assume that only bodybuilders or heavy weight lifters can benefit from Protein Drinks. In fact, any athlete who needs additional protein to fuel their workouts will find that a supplement such as Muscle Milk Light can reinforce their fitness and weight management goals. Your muscles need protein in order to function efficiently. Depriving your body of this essential nutrient would be self-defeating. Lean Protein Machine!Not all athletes using protein powders are necessarily looking to bulk up Muscle Milk Light was made with those more weight conscious athletes who are looking for that powerful protein/carbohydrate combination as a part of their fitness plan but arent looking for extreme muscle mass. Muscle Milk Light contains 44% fewer calories than the original Muscle Milk as well as no trans fats and no aspartame. Athletes using Muscle Milk Light can rest easy knowing that they are only consuming calories that are beneficial to their goals. Less Calories, Great NutritionMany athletes know that protein is essential for building muscle. There is a misconception that youll only gain bulk muscle with protein. Muscle Milk Light contains 25 grams of protein from a number of sources including casein and whey protein. Whey protein has been noted to be some of the highest quality protein, second to only to Egg Protein and to also be one of the more easily digested proteins. Muscle Milk Light also contains Micellar casein, on the other hand which digests more slowly and releases proteins and amino acids over an extended period of time. Micellar casein is a natural protein found in milk that has been a bit overshadowed by the whey protein popularity. Your muscles get the immediate nutrition they need from whey as well as the prolonged energy from the caseins. L-glutamine is also found is Muscle Milk Light and is actually produced naturally by the body, but during times of stress, such as intense activity, the ...

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B002SG7NAO
• UPC: 660726594209
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,621 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tastes Great, But Gets Expensive Real Quick!, June 18, 2010

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Twins Daddy "Dennis" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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If you're searching for the BEST TASTING protein mix, this is it hands-down! But if you're like me, you'll soon find that it gets quite expensive and you're always running low or out of it because of the SMALL cans. I started out with the 1.65 lb cans and with only 15 servings per container, that was lasting only ONE WEEK with one shake in the morning and one after a workout or Tae Kwon Do class. This 3.3 lb can will get you through 2 weeks at 2 shakes a day...But you're still talking about $90/month or more for a protein supplement. And if you take 3 a day (directions suggest 2-3 servings/day), then you'll go through the 1.65 lb can in 5 days and this 3.3 lb can in 10 days. At that rate, you'll also be paying around $130-$150/month at current Amazon prices. While I have found "cheaper" prices online, they stick it to you on shipping charges and can take several days to get it to you. Amazon's Muscle Milk Light prices with FREE 2-day Prime shipping are pretty hard to beat!

The TASTE is simply excellent! It tastes more like a melted Vanilla Frosty from Wendy's than a protein supplement. However, I kept looking for alternatives because it really does get expensive. I went through a process and found an acceptable substitute that may help those of you also searching for a protein supplement that works, tastes good and doesn't break the bank. Long story short, here's what I mix:

1 scoop of EAS Premium Vanilla Protein Powder 6 Lb Bag (Pack of 5)

1 scoop of Freak Fix-Muscle Asylum Project Protein Matrix, Pure 2lb White Vanilla

1 scoop of Corvalen M® (12 oz, 56 servings)

Mix these with about 10-12 oz of water. This is a very good tasting shake that has not only helped me with new muscle growth...But I also "feel" like my muscles are stronger, and this is something Muscle Milk Light never did for me. I won't bore you with all of the details of each of these supplements, but some are worth mentioning. A 6 lb bag of the EAS sells for about $25 at our local Costco. There are 78 2-scoop servings per bag, meaning it lasts me 78 days at 2 shakes/day at my above mix. The 2 lb Freak Fix container currently sells for $9.95 each with FREE Prime shipping at Amazon (I just ordered 3 more). The scoop is HUGE and at 14 2-scoop servings per container, it lasts me 14 days. NOTE: AVOID THE CHOCOLATE Freak Fix, unless you're feeling particularly gutsy...It's horrible tasting, a weird purplish color and it looks like you've been eating pure tar after you drop the kiddies off at the pool (go #2). Stay with the vanilla. The Corvalen M works at a cellular level and has been "clinically proven to restore cellular energy needed to promote healthy tissue function, increase exercise tolerance and improve quality of life." It's not cheap, but it works. The Corvalen M has 56 1-scoop servings per container so it lasts me 28 days.

I can drink one of these shakes and go through a 1-hr Black Belt class followed immediately by a 45-min Family Class with my boys, and still be ready for MORE...And I'm not sore the next day! This "formula" combines 2 very good whey protein supplements (each with their own "advantage" claims) with the Corvalen M needed to maximize the use of the proteins at the cellular level. For 2 shakes a day, every day, it costs me about $75 per month and I honestly think I could spend 5 times that much and not get the results I get with my protein shake recipe. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

UPDATE: Wow...Our local Costco just replaced the above EAS 6 lb bag of protein with a MUSCLE MILK 6 lb bag of Whey Protein for only $28.99! Unbelievable! CytoSport makes the best tasting protein you're going to find anywhere, and this is just a GREAT PRICE for 80 servings per bag. I still like the Freak Fix vanilla from above and I now mix 1 scoop of it with 1 scoop of Corvalen M and 1 scoop of CytoSport Muscle Milk 100% Whey Protein 27g 6lb Bag of Vanilla. The result is a HIGH-POWERED, great-tasting protein shake that provides your body with 44g of protein per shake and only costs about $43/month at 1 shake/day. This is 88% of the "Daily Value" and is A LOT OF PROTEIN for most people! You don't want to overload your kidneys with too much protein to process and you can simply adjust the amount you want/need by adjusting the scoop size (eg., 1/2 a scoop instead of a full scoop). Remember that you also get protein through a normal diet. I LOVE THIS SHAKE!! I hope you do too...

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good protein shake, November 19, 2008

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Nurse Betty (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CytoSport Muscle Milk Light (Misc.)

I really like this protein shake. Since changing my eating habits and working out intensely while using this product, I lost 15 lbs and 5% body fat. It tastes pretty good, especially if you shake it up with ice cubes and cold water.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Taste and Mixes Well, May 24, 2007

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M. JEFFREY MCMAHON "herculodge" (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Rendering 25 grams of protein in one serving (two scoops), this largely whey-based protein has a delicious smell and taste in the Light Banana Creme flavor. It mixes well. I sprinkle it on my morning cereal, just one scoop, to give me an added 12 grams of protein or so for breakfast. The Light of course refers to reduced calories, which I need. I appreciate the product offering this option. If you like the taste of banana, check out this high-grade product.

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