BioLife Nutrition

BioLife Nutrition Steel Meal

Steel Meal is a meal replacement supplement, but it is really recommended as more of a snack replacement to be taken about 30-90 minutes before exercise and at bedtime. It is a powder that is meant to be taken cold. Although you can premix this product, BioLife claims that the best benefits are only available if you take it within 15 minutes of mixing. 

According to BioLife, Steel Meal is different from other protein products because the protein in Steel Meal is derived from micellar casein. This protein is far more expensive than other types of protein. According to BioLife this is because micellar casein removes peptides and lactose from the body, something other proteins can’t do. The process to create this is apparently expensive.

Another benefit of micellar casein, according to BioLife, is that it is absorbed more easily than any other protein product. Although they claim that recent research supports these claims, the truth is that they provide no information on the supportive study, nor do they cite the study so that others can read through the published information.

It is important that if any supplement that you are considering taking claims that there are studies to back up their claims that they provide you with the source of the studies. In addition, 4 or 6 week studies are not adequate to determine the benefits of any supplement. Look for year long or longer studies for more substantive proof of efficacy.

According to BioLife, Steel Meal:

• Improves digestion
• Increases energy levels
• Aids in fat burning
• Helps build muscle
• Decreases healing time between workouts
• Boosts the immune system
• Fills you up
• Helps you sleep at night

BioLife Nutrition Steel Meal Side Effects

Some of the side effects of Steel Meal are those that no one ever thinks about, such as weight gain and loss of vitamins in the system. This may seem odd, but it’s very simple.

Steel Meal is designed for bodybuilders, which means that it is high in calories, 107 per scoop to be exact. Ten scoops of Steel Meal are recommended each day, which means that you will be consuming 1070 calories a day, just from Steel Meal. For many people that is only 500 to 1000 calories away from their total daily maximum.

If you don’t want to gain weight, although many bodybuilders do, then you will want to strictly watch your diet to keep your calories at a reasonable level each day; otherwise you will se significant weight gain over a short period of time.

Another issue is losing needed nutrients. A side effect of Steel Meal is frequent urination. It is important that you replenish your fluids and the nutrients that you lose from urination so frequently.

Lack of study on this product prevents any real evaluation of the side effects of Steel Meal, which could be a problem. You should start with the minimum usage of Steel Meal, if you intend to take it, before you can determine if it will or won’t affect you negatively.

BioLife Nutrition Steel Meal Cost

Steel Meal is actually quite expensive and can cost as much as $80 for a 2 pound container. However, you can find it as low as $40 in other places, so shopping around is important.

You will find that there are three flavors to choose from, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. The cost does not vary between flavors.

Lastly, there is supposedly a 30 day money back guarantee for Steel Meal if you are unhappy with the product. However, with the BioLife Nutrition website “under construction” and no way to contact the company, you may find it difficult to collect on this guarantee at this time. Compare BioLife's Steel Meal with various other products by using the free supplement finder now!