Product Review: Cytosport Monster Milk

Let's face it: when it comes time to choosing the right muscle-building product available, there are just too many variables to take into account - too many compromises, too many promises that you don't know are fact or just well-scripted fiction. You may be looking for a product that possesses or lacks certain compounds, you may be looking for a product that best fits your budget, or you may just be looking for the best possible muscle-building product available that will meet your particular training requirements.

So what do you do? You do your homework - after all, this is your body we're talking about. You need to know that all your hard work, dedication and pennies are being supported to achieve the most efficient, effective and satisfactory results possible.

But this can prove to be a time-consuming venture - for every proponent there is always an opponent. But the chances are that the true quality, effect and value of any given product will be reflected in sheer weight of numbers. What that means is, unless you have tried a particular product and know what effects you can expect to gain given your own unique bio-chemistry, you put your faith in others - as many 'others' as possible. It takes a wise man to ask for the advice of others, and with that thought in mind, I'm going to continue to select certain products that are available through the Explosive Nutrition website that have received numerous, widespread reviews. This will allow you, the consumer, to make your purchases in confidence with the most comprehensive information available.

This week's product review: Cytosport Monster Milk

Before writing these product reviews, Cytosport was a brand name that I was only slightly familiar with through the ever-popular Muscle Milk. But once again, the company have produced another seemingly solid performer with Monster Milk. 85% of the 58 people who submitted a review would positively recommend this product, with only 4 people who would not recommend this product, and 5 who are undecided. The ruling negative feedback for this product is the price in relation to the number of servings you receive, the main contributor to the 70% value rating which we shall look at closer in a minute, Otherwise, both the effectiveness and overall rating of Monster Milk scores in the mid-80th percentile zone, 8.5 and 8.2 respectively. Below are the pros and cons that were given by each person who reviewed this product, giving you more in-depth insight as to what this product is really all about:

FINAL THOUGHTS

Monster Milk is a big-player protein supplement that can act as a meal replacement supplement, yet doesn't have the levels of fat and calories to be considered a weight-gainer, so it's an ideal choice for those wishing to pack on lean muscle mass without making too great a compromise on muscle tone and definition. This product's effectiveness and taste are it's highest rated attributes, and the fact that it contains some kre-alkalyn (creatine compound without the unwanted bloating and water-retention side effects) is also a good addition. A low sugar content is also a very desirable quality, especially as so many heavy-duty protein supplements and weight-gainers drop points in this department. The price is this product's greatest drawback, in relation to the number of servings it contains and the comparative products available on the market.

Bottom-line: Cytosport is a reputable company to choose from, and this product provides high quality albeit at a higher than average price. If your budget can afford it, go for it. However, if you have a limited budget to spend on supplements, you may want to go for a product with better value for money.