Muscle milk Part 4

Dosing

Muscle milk is a high calorie beverage and not a pharmaceutical medication. It is available without a prescription and can be consumed anytime of the day. There are some body builders who suggest drinking the milk 30 mins prior to a work out. Others suggest a drink before and after a work out. Some individuals claim that drinking muscle milk at scheduled times prevents protein breakdown because the milk provides the energy for exercise. All this is nonsense. You can drink the milk any time of the day.

The most common approach is to drink the muscle milk 3-4 times a day. The muscle milk comes in various flavors such vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, root beer, orange, mocha, peanut, etc. Most of the health stores sell the milk as a powder which can be dissolved in water or any liquid. Some people like it cold, others drink it at room temperature. Muscle milk is also available as a ready made drink- but is more expensive.

Each muscle milk drink provides about 350 calories. Besides the usual fat, carbohydrates and proteins, the drink contains an assortment of vitamins, nutrient, minerals, copper, zinc, chromium and soy.

Cost of the Milk Supplement
The muscle milk comes as a powder which can be dissolved in water or milk. Everyone seems to have favorite beverage in which they dissolve the milk powder. A 2.48 lb contains about 15 servings. The price of muscle milk varies depending on the flavor and size. Expect to pay anywhere from $ 23-$30 for a 2.48 lb packet.

Final Word

Remember, the world of nutrition and body building is a billion dollar industry. People will sell you anything under the sun to make money- and in most cases a lot of things are simply much ado about nothing.