Anabolic/Anti-Catabolic Meal Replacement
Pro-Fusion: A Proprietary Blend of Complete Milk Protein, Whey and Egg Albumen
With Lactoferrin, Low Glycemic Index Carbohydrates Anti-Catabolic Fats, Glutamine
Peptides & Balanced Minerals
Muscle Meals represents a true breakthrough in nutritional science in a high-quality
meal replacement for serious bodybuilders.
While Muscle Meals offers the highest nutritional combination for replacing
a meal, it also possesses a unique combination of anabolic/anti-catabolic
ingredients responsible for tissue repair, muscle recovery, growth and fat
loss.
Micellar Casein, Whey and Egg vs. Just Whey
New research proves conclusively that the combination of the anti-catabolic,
long-term affects of micellar casein protein and the short-term, anabolic
effects of whey protein is much more effective for muscle growth and repair
than whey alone. It’s a well-known fact that muscle mass is influenced by
the rate of anabolism which increases muscle and the rate of catabolism which
reduces it, a continual process in the human body.
Whey protein is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing an anabolic
effect. Yet, the effects of whey are short-lived as the blood amino acid
levels of whey only last for a short period of time. Micellar casein enters
the bloodstream at a much slower rate while its effect on blood levels of
amino acids lasts for hours, unleashing its anti-catabolic action.
Since it’s absolutely critical to ingest the proper combination of fast-
and slow-absorbing protein to insure a consistent blood amino acid level
to maximize anabolism and minimize catabolism, the availability of this special
formulation makes Muscle-Link’s Muscle Meals™ an obvious choice.
And, it’s absolutely delicious!
Why We Use Whey Protein Concentrate vs. "Ion Exchange" "Cross Flow" "Ultra"
"Micro" Or "Nano" Filtered Whey Isolate
All of these methods refer to the type of mechanism used to remove some of
the fat and lactose from the whey protein isolate. Which whey product is
actually better? Manufacturers who incorporate these methods would like to
lead the uninformed consumer to the erroneous conclusion that these processed
proteins are superior; however, standard whey processing steps often destroy
and/or denature certain fractions of the whey proteins (usually the most
biologically active fractions are also the most fragile).
Although ion-exchanged "whey protein isolate" has the highest protein content,
it may be missing critical fractions, such as lactoferrin, some of the immuno-globulins,
etc., necessary for growth and repair. And it usually contains an abnormally
high amount of beta-lactoglobulin ... the one fraction of whey protein not
found in human milk and which has been found to be the most allergenic to
humans.
Many "whey protein isolate" manufacturers include pH adjustments (ion exchange)
as steps in their processing to make their manufacturing run smoother. These
pH adjustments often destroy and/or denature certain fractions of the whey
proteins as well. The "filtered whey protein" isolates tend to have more
fractions present than ion exchange whey protein isolate, but less than the
Whey Protein Concentrates. As a result the "filtered" whey protein isolates
are a cross between the ion exchange whey protein isolate and whey protein
concentrates.
Whey Protein Concentrates have the advantage that they have usually been
the "least" processed of all whey proteins. Thus, it is only logical that
the least processed whey proteins (Whey Protein Concentrates) will have most
of the biologically active fractions remaining. Many of these fractions are
critical for maximum growth and repair. Thus, the informed consumer can only
draw the conclusion that using Whey Protein Concentrates such as those found
in Muscle Meals offers the greatest advantage to the hard-training bodybuilder
in pursuit of maximum growth and repair.
Benefits
- It’s a complete meal replacement containing the nutritional components
necessary to maximize growth and repair.
- It contains Pro-Fusion Proprietary Protein Blend (Complete Milk Protein
Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptide from
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein), which has more of the minor biologically active
protein fractions not found in whey isolates alone and offers a protein combination
found to be responsible for short- and long-acting anabolic and anti-catabolic
properties necessary for growth and repair.
- It’s high in lactoferrin, which, according to studies, can help cut
the time required for tissue repair in half. Lactoferrin has also been shown
to assist in the reversal of the growth of cancer cells.
- It contains natural essential fats, and according to university studies,
these fats have anabolic as well as anti-catabolic properties.
- It’s low in carbohydrates.
- It’s high in glutamine content, the most prevalent amino acid in muscle
tissue.
- It contains the proper balance of calcium and magnesium to improve
regularity of the delicate digestive tract. Magnesium has been shown in university
studies to have a significant effect on strength and muscle growth.
- Each packet contains the proper amount of protein (40 grams) for optimal
digestion.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Packet (73 g)
Serving Per Box: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
Calories from Fat 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Sodium 300 mg 12%
Potassium 600 mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 2 g
Other Carbohydrate 10 g
Protein 40 g 80%
Glutamine Peptide 10 g
Conjugated Linoleic Acid 1.8 g
Vitamin A 2500 IU 50%
Vitamin C 60 mg 100%
Calcium 550 mg 60%
Iron 9.4 mg 50%
Vitamin D 200 IU 50%
Vitamin E 29 IU 100%
Vitamin K 32 mcg 40%
Thiamin 0.75 mg 50%
Riboflavin 1.1 mg 60%
Niacin 10 mg 50%
Vitamin B6 1 mg 50%
Folate 200 mcg 50%
Vitamin B12 3 mcg 50%
Biotin 150 mcg 50%
Pantothenic Acid 5 mg 50%
Phosphorus 580 mg 60%
Iodine 78 mcg 50%
Magnesium 278 mg 70%
Zinc 7.5 mg 50%
Selenium 34 mcg 50%
Copper 1 mg 50%
Manganese 1.86 mg 90%
Chromium 29 mcg 25%
Molybdenum 72 mcg 100%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients:
Pro-Fusion Proprietary Protein Blend (Complete Milk Protein Concentrate,
Whey Protein Concentrate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptide), Anticatabolic
Fat (Sunflower Oil, Lecithin, Borage Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Mono
and Diglycerides), Corn Syrup Solids, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Maltodextrin,
Salt, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Sucralose.
Recommended Use:
During intense training, drink 2 to 4 servings daily. The most effective
time to use Muscle-Link’s Muscle Meals is immediately after your workout.
Other very effective times are in the morning or between meals. Each serving
of Muscle Meals supplies 40 grams of high-quality protein, a moderate amount
of energy-rich carbohydrates (12 grams) and 11 grams of anti-catabolic fats.
Directions:
Add contents of one packet (73 g) to 2 cups (16 oz) of ice cold water or
skim milk and thoroughly mix in a blender or shaker for 45 seconds. For best
results add the liquid to a blender, agitate, then slowly add Muscle Meals.
Use less than 16 ounces of water for more thickness and more than 16 ounces
for less thickness.
