{"id":102431,"date":"2016-06-14T09:24:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T14:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=102431"},"modified":"2017-05-29T17:47:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-29T22:47:02","slug":"gnc-lean-shake-25-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/gnc-lean-shake-25-review\/","title":{"rendered":"GNC Lean Shake 25 Review: Will it live to your expectations?"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

GNC Lean Shake 25 is a meal replacement shake made to help control blood sugar levels, as well as support weight loss. The 25 in GNC Lean Shake 25 stands for the 25 grams of added protein, which is said to be beneficial for appetite reduction.<\/p>\n

Customers do have to make sure to reduce calories, add exercise, and drink 2 shakes a day for results. There\u2019s a total of 8 grams of fiber, 24 vitamins and minerals, and all of it is supposed to improve metabolism and support lean muscle growth. Are these claims actually true? What kinds of effects have customers experienced? This review will provide you with real customer opinions and a full analysis for you to decide if this is an effective meal replacement.<\/p>\n

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GNC Lean Shake 25 Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Whey Protein Concentrate<\/strong><\/td>\nMilk Protein Concentrate<\/strong><\/td>\nWhey Protein Isolate<\/strong><\/td>\nMaltodextrin<\/strong><\/td>\nCellulose Gum<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oat Bran<\/strong><\/td>\nResistant Starch<\/strong><\/td>\nFructooligosaccharides<\/strong><\/td>\nXanthan Gum<\/strong><\/td>\nCarrageenan<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil<\/strong><\/td>\nSodium Caseinate<\/strong><\/td>\nDipotassium Phosphate<\/strong><\/td>\nPolysorbate 60<\/strong><\/td>\nMonoglycerides<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natural and Artificial Flavors<\/strong><\/td>\nDimagnesium Phosphate<\/strong><\/td>\nCalcium Carbonate<\/strong><\/td>\nTricalcium Phosphate<\/strong><\/td>\nSodium Ascorbate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ferric Orthophosphate<\/strong><\/td>\ndl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate<\/strong><\/td>\nNiacinamide<\/strong><\/td>\nZinc Oxide<\/strong><\/td>\nd-Calcium Pantothenate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manganese Sulfate<\/strong><\/td>\nPyridoxine Hydrochloride<\/strong><\/td>\nCupric Oxide<\/strong><\/td>\nThiamin Hydrochloride<\/strong><\/td>\nVitamin A Acetate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riboflavin<\/strong><\/td>\nChromium Chloride<\/strong><\/td>\nFolic Acid<\/strong><\/td>\nBiotin<\/strong><\/td>\nSodium Molybdate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potassium Iodide<\/strong><\/td>\nCyanocobalamin<\/strong><\/td>\nNonfat Dry Milk<\/strong><\/td>\nTitanium Dioxide<\/strong><\/td>\nLecithin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sucralose<\/strong><\/td>\nAcesulfame Potassium<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Carrageenan: <\/strong>A thickener that has been criticized due to its potentially damaging health effects.<\/p>\n

One such study by the American Health Foundation found that carrageenan had:<\/p>\n

\u201can enhancing effect in colorectal carcinogenesis\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The study showed an increase risk for tumors in rats. Other studies have also confirmed these findings. In this clinical study it was shown that this ingredient was cause for concern, as the results of tumors was significant.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Cellulose Gum: <\/strong>A processed thickener that a study by the International Weekly Journal of Science revealed:<\/p>\n

\u201cmight be contributing to an increased societal influence of obesity\/metabolic syndrome and other chronic inflammatory diseases\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this study, it was shown to lead to increased inflammation and long term weight gain.<\/p>\n

This ingredient is cheap to add, and its effects on overall health have shown to be potentially damaging.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil:<\/strong> A processed form of soybeans which is used to help make liquids and solids combine together better, as well as to preserve food.<\/p>\n

When oils are partially hydrogenated, this process forms trans fats.<\/p>\n

The Center for Science in the Public Interest has expressed concern over the safety of this ingredient in any amounts, because in their findings it:<\/p>\n

\u201cincrease the risk for heart disease\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cit decreases the \u201cgood\u201d (HDL) cholesterol, which may increase the risk for heart disease even more\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201ctrans fat may have additional harmful effects to the body\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s suggested to limit trans fats of any kinds, as it can potentially cause serious health problems.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Polysorbate 60: <\/strong>Emulsifier made with sorbital and fatty acids. It\u2019s used to help keep oil intact.\u00a0 The Journal of National Cancer Institute revealed that this ingredient:<\/p>\n

\u201ccan cause detrimental reproductive effects, organ toxicity, and cancer in high doses\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>It is also commonly contaminated with 1, 4 dioxane, which is a carcinogen.\u00a0 The Be Food Smart website has rated this ingredient a F, meaning it failed to meet safety standards.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Sucralose: <\/strong>An artificial sweetener which can be upwards of 1,000 times much sweeter than sucrose.<\/p>\n

Multiple studies have shown potential side effects. The Washington University School of Medicine found that sucralose:<\/p>\n

\u201cAffects Glycemic and Hormonal Reponses to an Oral Glucose Load\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>This study showed it can cause blood sugar problems through an increase in insulin. Artificial sweeteners are often claimed to be a great substitute for sugars, but this ingredient still showed the same kinds of effects that regular sweeteners would have.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Acesulfame Potassium: <\/strong>Artificial sweetener that is not broken down by the body to provide calories.<\/p>\n

A study conducted by the School of Bioscience and Food Engineering found that this ingredient:<\/p>\n

\u201ccan be ingested by the prenatal or postnatal mice through their mother\u2019s amniotic fluid\u2026. Producing a long-dated influence on the adult\u2019s sweet preference\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Mice that were fed this ingredient through their mother\u2019s milk grew up to prefer sugary foods. It\u2019s unknown what kind of long-term effect this may have on health.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>GNC Lean Shake 25 Quality of Ingredients<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"gnc-lean-shake-25\"<\/a>The kinds of ingredients used include trans fats, thickeners which can potentially cause side effects, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, and a combination of both good and bad protein.<\/p>\n

Though there\u2019s high quality whey protein added to this formula, there\u2019s also cheap milk protein concentrate, which is often a less costly way to increase protein content.<\/p>\n

The heavy use of binders and thickeners may also present problems, as clinical studies have shown these ingredients to be potentially damaging to metabolism.<\/p>\n

This brand does have little sugar at 3 grams, but the two artificial sweeteners have been shown to be side effect causing.<\/p>\n\n

The Price and Quality of GNC Lean Shake 25<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>A 16 serving container sells for $44.99. <\/strong>Since it\u2019s recommended to drink 2 shakes a day, you\u2019re paying for 8 days\u2019 worth of shakes at this price. This breaks down to a daily cost of $5.62.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Considering the amounts of artificial ingredients and potentially harmful binders, this brand is greatly overpriced.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s good that there\u2019s 25 grams of total protein, but not all of this comes from whey protein.\u00a0 Some of it comes from cheap sources such as milk protein concentrate, nonfat dry milk, and sodium caseinate.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also hidden amounts of trans fats added due to the processed soybean oil. There are far too many processed additives in this meal replacement to consider it a healthy choice. Multiple studies have been performed on several of these additives, and they\u2019ve shown many potential side effects.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Business of GNC Lean Shake 25<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>GNC Holdings, Inc. is the owner of this brand, and you can find them below:<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Phone Number: <\/strong>(877) 462-4700<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Address: <\/strong>300 Sixth Avenue<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15222<\/p>\n

The company is currently facing a lawsuit by the Oregon attorney general over the addition of potentially harmful ingredients. USA Today reveals:<\/p>\n

\u201cknowingly sold products… with two synthetic drugs\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201ccontained a synthetic amphetamine-like chemical\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both of the added ingredients have been banned by the FDA.\u00a0 If these allegations are true, it\u2019s unknown why they would add these potentially damaging ingredients. It\u2019s also unknown if other products of theirs might be contaminated with unwanted and illegal additives.<\/p>\n

They also have a total of 274 negative company reviews on Pissed Consumer. Since GNC have their retails stores, the way their businesses are run can depend on which location you go to.<\/p>\n

Some customers complained about aggressive sales team members, and rude staff. Here\u2019s what a few people had to say:<\/p>\n

\u201cI was flooded with emails form all kinds of slimy supplement companies\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201csalesmen had misrepresented the efficacy of GNC products\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201calways try and sell you more than what you want to buy\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>People had negative overall sales experienced, and many claim their personal information was given to other companies. This includes email, phone, and address. Unsolicited offers were a concern according to users of GNC products.<\/p>\n\n

Customer Opinions of GNC Lean Shake 25<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Several reviews are available online, here\u2019s what a few people have had to say:<\/p>\n

\u201cit was nearly unbearable\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIts really thick and tastes so so bad\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cI was starving in an hour or so\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cthe worst tasting powdered meal replacement I\u2019ve had\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Taste was a major concern for customers. Many felt it was undrinkable due to the artificial flavor, and also the consistency was too thick to drink.<\/p>\n

People also were disappointed with the lack of appetite suppression and weight loss benefits. Many had to eat more to make up for the lack of satiety. Even those who followed a weight loss diet and exercise plan still failed to see results.<\/p>\n

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