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MuscLean Chocolate Milkshake

4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(75 ratings)
Potassium 450 mg
Protein (unspecified) 60 Gram(s)
Whey Protein 0 NP
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Score51
A calorie-dense shake with abundant protein and fiber, but the high fat load and undisclosed whey blend make it a weak fit for heart-focused use.
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Quantity:2 lb(s) • (8 servings)
Goals:
Heart Health

Score 51

A calorie-dense shake with abundant protein and fiber, but the high fat load and undisclosed whey blend make it a weak fit for heart-focused use.
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Analysis

The chocolate shake provides 60 g of protein and 9 g of fiber in a very large serving. That may suit someone deliberately seeking a calorie-dense meal-style shake rather than a standard protein supplement.

The serving also contains 654 calories and 42 g of fat. Those amounts make portion size and total daily intake important, especially when the stated goal is heart health.

Whey isolate and concentrate are hidden inside a proprietary blend, so their relative amounts cannot be assessed. Serving value is weak for a general protein powder, while the potassium contribution is useful but not enough to make the formula heart focused.

Who is it for
  • Adults deliberately seeking a high-calorie protein shake
  • Users who need a large protein serving and tolerate dairy
Best for
  • Meal-style shakes
  • High protein intake
  • Users who want added fiber

Pros

  • Provides 60 g of protein
  • Includes 9 g of fiber
  • Keeps sugar relatively modest
  • Provides a meaningful potassium amount

Cons

  • Contains 42 g of fat per serving
  • Delivers 654 calories per serving
  • Proprietary whey blend hides source proportions
  • Serving value is weak for a general protein powder

Warnings

  • Whey protein is unsuitable for people with a milk-protein allergy
  • The large fat and calorie load may not fit users limiting energy intake
  • A very large protein serving may be unsuitable for people following a medically prescribed protein restriction

Nutrient quality

69 High impact

A whey isolate and concentrate blend can provide complete protein, but its source proportions are hidden. The very large 60 g protein serving is substantial, alongside meaningful potassium and a high calorie load.

Ingredient transparency

46 Lower impact

Macronutrient and potassium amounts are stated, but the whey blend and amino profile have no usable quantities. The whey sources are named, but several zero-quantity label categories are vague and unhelpful.

Customer satisfaction

63 Moderate impact

The aggregate rating is positive, but the strength of its support depends on the feedback volume. No detailed review comments are supplied to assess taste, texture, tolerance, or repeated complaints.

Value for money

25 Situational impact

A very large protein serving offers quantity, but extreme serving cost and heavy macronutrients weaken value. Zero-quantity label categories add no demonstrated practical value.

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Goals

Heart Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD- CoverageC Formula Quality

A substantial potassium amount contributes to sodium-potassium balance and normal blood-pressure regulation. Fiber and protein add general nutritional context.

The potassium chemical form is not disclosed, and the product is a calorie-dense meal supplement rather than a cardiovascular formula. No EPA, DHA, CoQ10, nitric-oxide active, or targeted homocysteine support is present.

Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 182 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Calories
654 Calorie(s)
Calories from Fat
378 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
42 Gram(s)
Saturated Fat
0 Gram(s)
Trans Fat
0 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
84 mg
Sodium
72 mg
Potassium
450 mg
Total Carbohydrates
18 Gram(s)
Fiber
9 Gram(s)
Sugar
3 Gram(s)
Protein
60 Gram(s)
Vitamins & Minerals Profile Per Scoop:
0 NP
Amino Acids
0 NP
Ingredients
0 NP
A Proprietary Blend of Ultra 10x-microfiltered enzymatically hi-abosorption Whey Protein isolate and Whey Protein concentrate
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Potassium · 450 mg OverallScore49
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The likely food-derived potassium source is not chemically specified, limiting confidence in form quality. Its 450 mg serving meets the effective-dose range for substantial potassium delivery. The very high serving cost keeps value only moderate despite the strong dose.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Oral potassium supplementation for management of essential hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Poorolajal J; Zeraati F; Soltanian AR; Sheikh V; Hooshmand E; Maleki A · PloS one · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,213 participants23 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  2. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  3. Effect of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies.
    D'Elia L; Cappuccio FP; Masulli M; La Fata E; Rendina D; Galletti F · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis332 participants5 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  4. Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length.
    Behers BJ; Behers BM; Stephenson-Moe CA; Vargas IA; Meng Z; Thompson AJ; Melchor J; Wojtas CN; Rosario MA; Baker JF; Deevers AC; Mouratidis RW; Sweeney MJ · Nutrients · 2024
    Meta-analysisHeart Health forPotassium
  5. Potassium intake and risk of stroke in women with hypertension and nonhypertension in the Women's Health Initiative.
    Seth A; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Kamensky V; Silver B; Lakshminarayan K; Prentice R; Van Horn L; Wassertheil-Smoller S · Stroke · 2015
    Cohort study90,137 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  6. Effect of high potassium diet on endothelial function.
    Blanch N; Clifton PM; Petersen KS; Willoughby SR; Keogh JB · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2015
    Randomized trial35 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  7. Associations between sodium, potassium, and blood pressure: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a prospective cohort study.
    Swift SL; Sotres-Alvarez D; Raij L; Wassertheil-Smoller S; Schneiderman N; Llabre M; Zeki Al Hazzouri A; Rundek T; Van Horn L; Daviglus M; Castaneda S; Youngblood M; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Elfassy T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study11,429 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  8. Long-Term Potassium Monitoring and Dynamics in Heart Failure and Risk of Mortality.
    Núñez J; Bayés-Genís A; Zannad F; Rossignol P; Núñez E; Bodí V; Miñana G; Santas E; Chorro FJ; Mollar A; Carratalá A; Navarro J; Górriz JL; Lupón J; Husser O; Metra M; Sanchis J · Circulation · 2019
    Cohort study2,164 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  9. Serum potassium levels provide prognostic information in symptomatic heart failure beyond traditional clinical variables.
    Toledo CC; Vellosa Schwartzmann P; Miguel Silva L; da Silva Ferreira G; Bianchini Cardoso F; Citelli Ribeiro V; Paim LR; Antunes-Correa LM; Carvalho Sposito A; Matos Souza JR; Modolo R; Nadruz W; Fernandes de Carvalho LS; Coelho-Filho OR · ESC heart failure · 2021
    Cohort study178 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  10. Finerenone, Serum Potassium, and Clinical Outcomes in Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction.
    Vardeny O; Vaduganathan M; Claggett BL; Desai AS; Jhund PS; Lam CSP; Senni M; Shah SJ; Voors AA; Zannad F; Pitt B; Matsumoto S; Merkely B; Zieroth S; Yilmaz MB; Lay-Flurrie J; Viswanathan P; Horvat-Broecker A; Scalise A; McMurray JJV; Solomon SD · JAMA cardiology · 2025
    Randomized trial6,001 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  11. Joint association of urinary sodium and potassium excretion with cardiovascular events and mortality: prospective cohort study.
    O'Donnell M; Mente A; Rangarajan S; McQueen MJ; O'Leary N; Yin L; Liu X; Swaminathan S; Khatib R; Rosengren A; Ferguson J; Smyth A; Lopez-Jaramillo P; Diaz R; Avezum A; Lanas F; Ismail N; Yusoff K; Dans A; Iqbal R; Szuba A; Mohammadifard N; Oguz A; Yusufali AH; Alhabib KF; Kruger IM; Yusuf R; Chifamba J; Yeates K; Dagenais G; Wielgosz A; Lear SA; Teo K; Yusuf S; PURE Investigators · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2019
    Cohort study103,570 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  12. Effects of potassium supplementation on office, home, and 24-h blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.
    Kawano Y; Minami J; Takishita S; Omae T · American journal of hypertension · 1999
    Randomized trial55 participantsHeart Health forPotassium