BSN Syntha-6 Chocolate Milkshake

Complete dairy protein with high bioavailability and a rich amino acid profile. Retains beneficial bioactive compounds and provides one of the primary protein sources in the matrix.

Higher-purity whey fraction with minimal lactose and fat; faster absorption than concentrate.

Slow-digesting casein-derived protein providing sustained amino acid release.

Slow-digesting native casein with intact micellar structure; provides a sustained-release amino acid profile that complements the fast-digesting whey fractions.

Higher-purity milk protein with minimal lactose and fat, providing both whey and casein fractions in their natural ratio.

Egg-white protein providing a complete amino acid profile and an alternative animal-source protein for those wanting diversity beyond dairy. The most bioavailable whole-food protein source by reference standards.

Composite spray-dried creamer that hides eight ingredients behind one label — refined sunflower oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate, mono and diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled), industrial phosphates, and soy lecithin. Adds processed fat and refined-sugar derivatives in a product otherwise marketed for protein quality.

Dutch-processed cocoa has reduced flavanol and antioxidant content compared to natural cocoa.

Composite ingredient combining MCT (a beneficial coconut-derived fat) with non-fat dry milk, industrial phosphate, and silica anti-caking agent. The MCT itself is a positive but the composite carrier system adds processed components.

Synthetic fiber filler made from glucose, sorbitol, and citric acid via heat polymerization. Counted toward fiber claims but offers limited gut-microbiome benefit compared to whole-food fiber and can cause GI discomfort at higher doses.

Synthetic chemical compounds with zero transparency on composition and no nutritional value. The 'and artificial' wording confirms artificial flavor presence.

Wood-pulp-derived thickener; inert at typical concentrations but a processed-product marker.

Chlorinated artificial sweetener linked to disruption of gut microbiome, potential insulin response issues, and generation of harmful chlorinated compounds during metabolism.

Artificial sweetener (Ace-K) with limited long-term safety data. Often paired with sucralose to mask aftertaste — a double artificial sweetener load.

Papaya-derived enzyme that aids protein digestion.

Pineapple-derived enzyme that aids protein digestion and may support recovery.