USN advise having 1-2 servings per day but highlight that if you weigh less than 80 kilos, not to exceed 2 servings per day for the first 5 days and only 1 serving per day after. For those over 80 kilos, take 2-3 servings per day for the first 5 days then reduce to 1-2 servings per day. Who Takes It? What is surprising is that USN don’t provide the percentage protein content. Concentrate is typically 35-85%, and other USN ‘Muscle Fuel’ supplements’ include whey protein concentrations of around 45%, so we can assume it’s on the low end. The extraneous ingredients from the low-grade whey will contribute to fat and carb content in the shake. Soy Protein Isolate Despite the positive peaks in the ingredient list, I find it difficult to come around to this shake. It’s not a hard-gainer shake at 564kcal per serving, and its carb content is all high GI and there to enhance flavour rather than to aid sustained recovery. Many creatine monohydrate products are described as “micronised”, which means it’s been ground into very fine particles so will mix better with water. “Creapure” creatine is often described as the purest form of creatine and costs a bit more, but other micronised creatine monohydrate supplements offer similar levels of purity. How much does creatine cost? Creatine is a natural substance that can help provide you with energy during workouts and is particularly useful for those engaging in some kind of high-intensity exercise. That can be lifting weights, sprinting or anything else where your muscles are pushed to the max and need some extra juice to help you smash your workout.

Amino acid and neurotransmitter (chemical messenger that transfers signals across the synapse), glycine has been shown to reduce fatigue and boost cognition through improving quality of sleep. A product of hydrolysed starch, maltodextrin is polysaccharide — a chain of simple sugars. With one of the highest GIs available, it provides an injection of energy and a spike to blood sugar but doesn’t cause as impactful a ‘sugar crash’ as glucose. But both glucose and Maltodextrin both causes low-grade systemic inflammation.The powder also contains 19g of carbohydrate to replenish your energy reserves after training, along with DigeZyme Digestive Enzymes to help you break down everything you’ve just drunk. There are three flavour options – chocolate peanut, dark chocolate berry and the slightly more exotic coconut and lime. The Carbohydrate matrix will cause a spike to your blood sugar. Not just from the sugar content but because there are no low GI carbs listed. SUPPORTING POWER AND STRENGTH: Here at USN, we use only the best quality raw creatines available in the formulation of our creatine and creatine-containing supplements to ensure maximum. Maltodextrin isn’t particularly sweet and is often added to improve the ‘mouthfeel’ of foods and beverages. Dextrose Monohydrate Along with the 5g of creatine monohydrate this powder contains, you’re also getting 29g of protein, which is a mix of pea, brown rice, pumpkin and flaxseed protein, along with quinoa flour. This ensures you’re getting a complete protein source that contains all the essential amino acids in the right amounts.

Protein on its own will not build muscle. For best results, use this all-in-one gainer to repair your body after resistance training, calisthenics, or endurance training.The protein matrix is cheap. The soy isolate and egg albumen do act as a segue from the fast whey and soy into the slower milk protein and calcium caseinate, however, which is a positive. Maybe I’d feel differently if the ratios of each protein were given. Combine this powerful all-in-one muscle gainer with a balanced diet to supplement your protein intake. Advanced ingredients: We develop Muscle Fuel, our all-in-one protein powder, with several advanced ingredients, including Creatine, Free-Form Amino Acids, Avena Sativa, and Tolerase™ L. A blend of casein and whey, usually 80/20. It’s cheap, fairly un-processed, and a cost-effective way of boosting your protein consumption.