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This review is a result of my search for a nutritious supplement that doesn’t break the bank. I drink energy drinks before and during workouts so I can get through the routine with nutrition that will last me all day. Lately I’ve been exercising six out of seven days, so the cost has been adding up. After finding a great deal on bulk ready-to-drink shakes, I ran into a generic drink at a local Walgreens that costs significantly less. I have been ordering Myoplex Lite in cases of 24 from Amazon.com. I got a great price, and free shipping – 24 ready-to-drink shakes, chocolate, for $39.84 (no sales tax). Here’s the link:
Amazon.com – Myoplex Lite case of 24 – Chocolate
Of course I was intrigued by the thought of the Walgreens shake being even cheaper, and by the fact that it is not a “lite” version of the shake (Myoplex regular costs more, has more calories, and has significantly more protein than Lite). So I did a cost and nutrition comparison. Below is a chart that compares cost and nutrients of Walgreens, Myoplex Lite, and Myoplex regular ready to drink shakes.
* The price shown for Myoplex Lite is the price from the Amazon.com link shown above the chart. Retail price (Walgreens) for Myoplex Lite is $7.99 for a 4-pack ($2.00 per container and $0.18 per ounce).
The results of the comparison indicate that while the Walgreens shake saves time and money by providing a drink that costs less per shake, Myoplex Lite delivers superior nutrition for the same price. I personally like the fact that I get a little bit more in each container with Myoplex Lite. Also I like the thought that I’m drinking something that could truly replace a meal of I were not able to get to some food. This is not a recommendation to use meal replacement shakes as substitutes for a healthy course of food intake, always consult a registered dietician or an M.D. when choosing to alter your diet.
My decision is to stick with the Myoplex Lite for my pre-during-post workout formula. It’s great to sip – I start with about half a container half an hour before my routine, then I continue to sip as I drink water during exercise. At the end I drink the rest, which gives me the benefit of speedy replenishment of carbs and protein to hungry muscle tissues. It is good to know, however, that I can drive 10 minutes to the local Walgreens and pick up a six pack of their shake if I forget to order my Myoplex on time.
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