Monster Milk Vanilla is a protein supplement designed to support muscle maintenance and growth, falling under the 'Other Combinations' type within the Protein category. This product provides a substantial 50 grams of protein per serving and includes several B vitamins at clinically studied dosages, such as Thiamine (1.5mg), Riboflavin (1.7mg), Niacin (20mg), and Vitamin B6 (4mg). It earned an N+ Score of 69, resulting in a C- grade, indicating an average quality product. While many vitamins are well-dosed, some minerals like Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium are noted as underdosed. This product may be suitable for individuals seeking a high-protein supplement with added B vitamins.
About This Product
Monster Milk Vanilla by CytoSport is a protein supplement containing 25 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 69/100 (Grade C-).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 7 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +10 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 25 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (25 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 4.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 1.500 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 1.700 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 4.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 30.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 700.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iron | 0.360 mg | Under |
| Magnesium | 40.000 mg | Under |
| Chromium | 120.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 180.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 700.000 mg | Adequate |
| Cholesterol | 45.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 50.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| L-Glutamine | 4.000 Gram(s) | Under |
| CarnoSyn | 1.000 Gram(s) | Under |
| Phosphorus | 400.000 mg | Under |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 3.000 Gram(s) | Optimal |
| ProHydrolase | 125.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Leucine | 1.000 Gram(s) | Under |
| Betaine Anhydrous | 2.500 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Leucine-Enriched Whey Peptides | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
