Sci-Mx Diet Protein 800g

Sci-MX Diet Protein – 22 g protein and 110 kcal per serving, with vitamins and minerals

Sci-MX Diet Protein is a food supplement in powder form based on a blend of four protein sources: whey protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, whey protein isolate and hydrolysed whey protein. One 30 g serving, or one level scoop, provides 22 g of protein and 110 kcal, with 1.3 g of fat and 1.5 g of sugars. In addition to protein, the formula contains inulin, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), L-carnitine L-tartrate, green tea leaf extract, the DigeZyme™ digestive enzyme blend as well as niacin, folic acid, biotin, chromium and iodine. The front of the pack describes the product as a protein formula with CLA, green tea and L-carnitine. The 800 g pouch makes about 26 servings. Sportlab offers Diet Protein in chocolate and strawberry flavours.

Protein, vitamins and minerals

100 g of Diet Protein powder contains 74 g of protein and 8.3 g of fibre; protein provides about four fifths of the energy content of the product. As part of the protein, a 30 g serving contains 5.1 g of branched-chain amino acids and 4.8 g of glutamine. A serving also provides 8 mg of niacin (50% NRV), 87 µg of folic acid (44% NRV), 25 µg of biotin (50% NRV), 35 µg of chromium (88% NRV), 59 µg of iodine (39% NRV) and 131 mg of phosphorus (19% NRV). A serving contains 250 mg each of conjugated linoleic acid and L-carnitine and 21 mg of green tea leaf extract.

• Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
• Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
• Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.

How to use?

Mix one level scoop (30 g) with 150–200 ml of cold water. Shake in a shaker for about 10 seconds, let it settle for 30 seconds and drink. Prepare the shake just before drinking it. The manufacturer recommends no more than three servings per day, and the recommended amount should not be exceeded. As the product contains green tea leaf extract, do not drink it on an empty stomach or use other green tea products on the same day. Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Key features

• 22 g protein per serving – a 30 g serving provides 110 kcal, 1.3 g fat and 1.5 g sugars.
• Four protein sources – whey protein concentrate and isolate, hydrolysed whey protein and soy protein isolate.
• Fibre – 100 g of powder contains 8.3 g of fibre; the formula includes inulin.
• CLA, L-carnitine and green tea – 250 mg conjugated linoleic acid, 250 mg L-carnitine and 21 mg green tea leaf extract per serving.
• Vitamins and minerals – niacin, folic acid, biotin, chromium and iodine.
• For vegetarians – according to the manufacturer suitable for vegetarians; 800 g pouch.

Who is it for?

Sci-MX Diet Protein is suitable for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with protein and prefer a shake with a low energy content – a serving has 110 kcal. It is a good choice for people who train regularly and like having vitamins, minerals, CLA and L-carnitine in the same shake as their protein. According to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegetarians. The product contains milk and soy, so it is not suitable for people sensitive to these allergens. As it contains green tea leaf extract, CLA and L-carnitine, consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Flavours and ingredients

Sportlab offers two flavours; their ingredients are taken from the manufacturer's official product page:

• Chocolate – with cocoa powder; sweetened with acesulfame K, sucralose and steviol glycosides.
• Strawberry – coloured with beetroot red, with citric acid as acidity regulator; sweetened with acesulfame K and sucralose.

Both flavours contain the same protein complex, inulin, flavouring, conjugated linoleic acid powder, L-carnitine L-tartrate, sodium chloride, the thickener xanthan gum, DigeZyme™, green tea leaf extract, nicotinamide, chromium picolinate, folic acid, potassium iodide and biotin. According to the manufacturer, the nutrition information in the table refers to the chocolate flavour. Produced in a facility that also handles egg, nuts, fish, crustaceans and cereals containing gluten. Store in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children. For the best before date and batch number, see the pouch. Sci-MX Nutrition is a sports nutrition brand from the United Kingdom.