Higher in calories and fat According to the label, Muscle Milk contains 12 percent of your daily value of total fat and a whopping 18% of the daily value of saturated fat. So it might be suitable for sustained energy but not so great if you're trying to cut calories.

In February 2019, Hormel announced it was selling the CytoSport business to PepsiCo, Inc. for a purchase price of $465 million. The transaction included the Muscle Milk and Evolve sports nutrition brands and was completed in April 2019.

Muscle Milk, made by CytoSport, is a hugely popular protein supplement company that's well known for their lactose free, high fructose corn syrup-free, trans fat-free, high protein products.

- PepsiCo, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the CytoSport business from Hormel Foods Corp. for a purchase price of $465 million. The transaction includes the Muscle Milk and Evolve sports nutrition brands.

It's recommended that athletic individuals drink a Muscle Milk protein shake 30-60 minutes after physical activity. Muscle Milk is formulated to help make hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers and nucleic acids. It gives your body the protein it needs to build new muscle tissue and strong bones.

There can be health consequences if you drink protein shakes without exercising are: (1) less muscle gain, (2) unwanted weight gain, (3) increased risk of kidney-related problems, and (4) abnormal spike in blood glucose level.

In 2007, some varieties of Muscle Milk contained bovine colostrums, a source of hormones banned by the NCAA and the World Anti-Doping Agency, said Eric Patterson, of Drug Free Sport. In response, Muscle Milk created the collegiate formula to meet NCAA guidelines. It has not been tested or endorsed by the NCAA.

PepsiCo purchased CytoSport in early 2019 for $465 million. That was about five years after Hormel Foods paid $450 million for the business, which was founded in 1998.

In 2007, some varieties of Muscle Milk contained bovine colostrums, a source of hormones banned by the NCAA and the World Anti-Doping Agency, said Eric Patterson, of Drug Free Sport. In response, Muscle Milk created the collegiate formula to meet NCAA guidelines.

Muscle Milk will be a good choice for some people, and others should probably opt for a different whey protein powder or a plant-based protein powder. It mostly depends on your goals, activity level, and stomach sensitivity.

If you're looking to lose weight, Muscle Milk will not be as good of an option as another protein powder with less carbs and fat. If you're looking to sustain hard training or even gain weight, Muscle Milk could be a good tool to help you achieve that.

It's recommended that athletic individuals drink a Muscle Milk protein shake 30-60 minutes after physical activity. Muscle Milk is formulated to help make hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers and nucleic acids. It gives your body the protein it needs to build new muscle tissue and strong bones.