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 aren’t 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 Nutrition

Many athletes know that protein is essential for building muscle. There is a misconception that you’ll 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 Glutamine is released and if not replenished you can feel weak, sluggish and unfocused.

Carbohydrates don't always have the best 'reputation'. However, it’s really only the ‘simple’ carbohydrates which are found in foods that you already know will hinder your fitness goals like table sugar, candy, cookies and cakes. Complex carbohydrates, like the 11 grams found in Muscle Milk Light are the first sources of energy that your body will ask for when you are working out or competing. Complex carbohydrates give you consistent, enduring releases of energy, which will keep your blood sugar level consistent.

Muscle Milk Light also contains Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from canola and sunflower oil. Don’t be alarmed, not all fats are bad for you. In fact these fats are very good and provide Essential Fatty Acids. Sunflower oil has also been shown to have benefits for cardiovascular health.

Muscle Milk Light also contains 620mg of potassium. Potassium regulates blood pressure, keeps muscle contraction working smoothly (so that you don’t get muscle cramps) and also helps to metabolize sugar to glycogen, which is the main energy source for your cells.

Muscle Milk Light is also a great source of chromium, at 90% of your DV (daily value), 60% of Calcium and 35% of folate, Iron, B12 and b6.

Prepare for Battle

Use before training to ensure that you have the proper nutrition to weather an intense workout.