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| |  | Health/Personal Care | Home » » » » Almased Almased Synergy Diet Multi Protein Powder 17.6 oz. | | | | | | | Description: | | Almased Essential Nourishment Almaseds one of a kind formula consists of the crucial ingredients for effective weight loss, optimal wellness and maximum power: Fermented soySkim milk yogurt powderHoney enzymes | | | Features: | |
• 17.6 Ounces Powder
• Serving Size: 8 tablespoons
• 10 Servings Per Container
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 103 reviews |
| | | Label Information: | | | Ingredients:
| LTyrosine (1000 mg), LMethionine (400 mg), LLysine (1600 mg), LThreonine (1100 mg), LTryptophan (600 mg), LLeucine (2200 mg), LIsoleucine (1200 mg), LValine (1500 mg), LHistidine (700 mg), LPhenylalanine (1300 mg), Calories (180), Total Fat (1.5 g, 2%), Sodium (330 mg, 14%), Potassium (250 mg, 7%), Total Carbohydrate (16 g, 5%), Protein (25 g, 49%), Vitamin A (230 IU, 4%), Vitamin C (26 mg, 44%), Vitamin E (11 IU, 37%), Thiamin (0.9 mg, 61%), Riboflavin (0.6 mg, 36%), Vitamin B6 (0.7 mg, 37%) |
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113 of 116 found the following review helpful:
 Great product- no drop in blood sugar levelsMay 09, 2011
By cosmojuno
I think this is a great product for many reasons. It is one of the more natural meal replacement/protein shakes, I haven't experienced a dive in blood sugar levels which usually leads to light-headedness or hypoglycemia, it gives me energy to exercise and live like a human being, not a hungry zombie, and doesn't taste sugary or sweet.
In the end, I think the choice on protein powders and its consequential success depends on what your body has good chemistry with. Almased is composed of yourt, honey and soy protein- ingredients I knew my body does very well with. If you are lactose intolerant, I probably don't think this would be your choice - get it? I also chose this because it is recommended for diabetics and has a low glycemic index. I am not diabetic, but I have a tendency towards hypoglycemia and that in itself poses some challenges because I usually feel very light-headed, dizzy, tired and sickeningly hungry on any diet, which makes it difficult to stay on any diet or exercise, not to mention that it's not a good recipe for success if you are looking for weight loss and long-term maintenance.
The other point that drove my decision to try Almased is its claim that it will prevent muscle loss- and they have a scientific explanation for it. There are many protein powders out there that "allude" to this with semantic manipulation or claim to it without any scientific backup. The only thing they have going for them is YOUR assumption that because it is high protein, you will not lose muscle, which is not true. If this was the case, all the body builders would JUST drink ONLY protein shakes, not drink it as a supplement. SO I found Almased's claim to be a pretty bold statement given that it is a meal replacement product, not just a protein shake. And I have to agree, during my first few days on its 3 shakes/day detox fast, I had lots of energy, was able to exercise for 45 minutes (to my surprise), and was able to do it easily- indicative of no muscle loss. If you go to their website, they have online brochures of 5 different weight loss/diet plans for your life, whatever that goal may be. It could be a 2 week weight loss plan, a detox and fasting plan, a bikini emergency weight loss plan, a diabetic figure plan, or regular long-term weight loss plan. I recommend you read all of them because they contain different information, including recipes, which could help you decide which plan is right for you and customize it to suit your goals.
I also think one should make the distinction between meal replacement shakes and protein shakes. In regards to the other amazon customer who suggested switching to Spirutein as a cheaper alternative, I want to point out Spirutein is not a meal replacement shake. Spirutein also contains fructose and derives many of its ingredients from fruit, which is probably not adviseable if you are diabetic. Since I have a tendency towards hypoglycemia, I did not want a fruit derived meal since I would crash within an hour. Alamased claims it will keep you full for 4 hours. Personally, it was 3 hours for me. And so I drank the veggie broth/v8 to pull me through (also recommended on the plan for their high mineral content).
As for the taste, it is not sugary or sweet, which I like. I am a healthy eater, and I don't like to "drink" sweet, grainy chocolate or strawberry or vanilla or sweet anything, particularly for breakfast. Don't you think that's an oxymoron? On the other hand, I don't want to drink grainy egg-protein either. Ewww. But I like the way this shake tastes. It does taste a bit grainy, but it tastes like...grain. Like oat bran. I mix mine with unsweetened vanilla almond milk (very slight hint of vanilla flavor and high calcium) and a tsp of Udo's oil (since they recommend 1 tsp of oil 3X/day). Also, depending on your height/weight, how many tbsp of powder you use varies. I think if you are over 5'6", you take 8 TBSP, but less if you are under. This information is also on their website and diet plans.
This product does not contaim stimulants and is not an appetite suppressant, so I think it is safe to say you will be hungry. But this is the first time on a diet where I was able to experience hunger without feeling weak, tired, and without experiencing migraines or obsessing about food all day. I have lost weight, and it took discipline ( a lot), but it was the most pleasant ride I have had on any diet. I have lost the same amount of weight in the past on a healthy, restrictive eating plan with loads of exercise, and I was a miserable, hungry, exercise junky. I also feel empowered that in the future, I can use this meal replacement to control my weight the way that I choose, depending on how much and when I drink it. I think this powder is a healthy tool for your weight loss health.
114 of 121 found the following review helpful:
Good but priceyNov 30, 2009
By MarinTrader
I read the "Turbo Protein Diet" book which heavliy marketed and based its diet on the Almased powder. To give the diet a fair chance, I ordered the Almased. While it appears to be of high quality, thickens up the shake well (I only used water to limit the amount of calories and carbs), and tastes acceptable - it does help you drop pounds as promised in the book. HOWEVER, I am big on getting good deals and getting the most for my money. To this aim I also ordered Spirutein strawberry flavored protein powder. After losing 10 pounds on the Almased, I started flavoring my shakes with the Spirutein. Once I ran out of Almased, I continued the diet using only the Spirutein with the same results. Another 10 pounds lost. My non-scientific conclusion? You can get the same results using Spirutein, save over 30% the expense of Almased, get a better tasting shake and Spriutein also comes in banana, chocolate and other flavors. BTW - Spriutein is also non-GMO, all natural and very comparable to Almased.
45 of 46 found the following review helpful:
BEST WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTDec 29, 2007
By idi4pi
I am 47 years old with three kids. I have had years to put weight on and take it off. This is the ONLY product that has worked. This, coupled with the Turbo Diet book (about $6.95), which fine tunes the amount of Almased used, has helped me, my husband, my older son and my daughter to loss a combined amount of weight of over 100 lbs. within weeks. And now that the holidays are over, we will be using Almased again.
38 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Almased worksMar 31, 2010
By Carol A. Embry
"cembry99"
My husband and I are going on a cruise in May 2010 and we are both in our early 50's. That middle-aged spread was creeping up on us both and we wanted to drop some weight before the cruise. Although some reviews said you can expect to lose 10 pounds in two weeks, our experience was not like that. We lost 10 pounds each but it took one month...still more than respectable. To be honest, any time you reduce calories and fat in your diet to the degree that you do on this diet, weight will come off. The key, for me, is not feeling like you are hungry, the headaches and jittery feeling I usually get when I get too hungry. The meal replacement shake kept the hunger pains away, we could go about 3.5 hours after having a shake before we felt hungry again. The first week we had shakes for all three meals each day and after the first week, only two meals a day, with a low calorie, low fat NO CARB meal for dinner. Personally, I enjoy the shake made with about 1 cup of low fat milk, about 2 cups of ice, a tablespoon of vanilla, and sometimes I add unsweetened cocoa for variety. As an added bonus, I find having a shake less expensive, more convenient and healthier than going out for fast food every day at lunch time. We are both very happy with the results and are continuing with the diet until our cruise, hoping to lose 5-10 more pounds each.
29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 Some Amino Acids in Almased can cause high blood pressure if you take certain medsOct 06, 2011
By Irie67
If you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medications or anti-depressants be careful of the amino acids in this product. My blood pressure is normally 110/70. I had it checked on Mon, it was 135/88 and then again on Wed, 140/92.
I had to stop drinking Almased. I should have consulted with my doc and I didn't, my bad. There is one amino that is of the main concern that I checked into: L-Tyrosine. Also, L-Phenylalanine can cause high BP.
I'm abit bummed because I felt like it was starting to work but now I know why, 'cause I was getting really wired up.
UGH! On to try something else...
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