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The Atkins brand has become world famous for their weight loss success with high protein diets. With this in mind, we would expect that their meal replacement shakes would continue their worthy tradition with high protein levels and good quality. Unfortunately, we are a bit disappointed.
Ingredients
This shake is milk-based which is good. There are a few too many chemicals for our taste, but the biggest concern comes at the bottom of the ingredients list. While just 1 gram of sugar per serving sounds good, it is important to check out which sweeteners are used. It is disappointing to see that both acesulfame potassium and sucralose are the artificial sweeteners in this drink. Sucralose has been linked to :
• Gastrointestinal problems
o Migraines
o Seizures
o Dizziness[1]
Acesulfame-K (aka “Ace-K”) is a potassium salt containing methylene chloride, a known carcinogen. Reported side effects of “sweet devil” Acesulfame-K are frightening: “Long term exposure to methylene chloride can cause nausea, headaches, mood problems, impairment of the liver and kidneys, problems with eyesight and possibly cancer. Acesulfame-K may contribute to hypoglycemia.” (http://www.fitday.com) Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041510_Acesulfame-K_methylene_chloride_carcinogen.html#ixzz3yHxybep9
Conclusion:
The presence of two potentially dangerous artificial sweeteners is enough to give this a thumbs down recommendation.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.
Healthy weight loss is approx. 1-2 pounds per week. Check with your physician before beginning a supplement program.
I had started drinking the shakes for about a four days now to help w/meal replacement as I have a hard time eating. I usually only eat once a day and pick on a few things like fruits, veggies and salads and thats it. I was gaining weight from that and told its not good for my body so I figured by me drinking these shakes it would help me but its not. I have GAINED more weight. Really dissapointed. I hope the store will refund my money now. This was my last hope
I cannot find the Day Break Shakes. Are they nor sold in Enterprise, AL. anymore?
I had 2 a day, sometimes 3. I like the no sugar & high fiber. Help.
Hi Bobbie, try using this store locator to find where to buy shakes near you. http://www.atkins.com/store-locator
i have a shake just about every morning at work for breakfast. i really like using the shakes as a meal replacement (chocolate or strawberry) this morning i opened my shake at work and took a swallow, it was curdled and made me sick. my folks have also found curdled shakes in the cases that they buy. this was the first one i’ve had and hope that i don’t ever have another one!! these shakes are very expensive and when there are shakes in the box that you can’t use, it makes it very disturbing.
I’m 39 going on 40 this month and I have type 2 diabetes and suffer from bowel obstructions so there is a lot of certain foods I have too eliminate too avoid an obstruction,so I decided that I would do the atkins shakes for breakfast and lunch and I have a small dinner..i have been doing these shakes since august 1st and I have noticed that it will bring my sugar back down too normal range and I love that.i also was doing the atkins peanut butter cups they are great as well but kinda costly but they are good for a snack.i have noticed a big difference in how I feel.since I have been doing the chocolate shakes it has taken my craving away for real chocolate. since I changed my life style with changing my eating habits and exercising more.i hope it pays off I have lost weight and I am keeping the weight steady.
I have lost 40 lbs on the atkins diet, I liked the shakes until I started gaining weight when I started drinking them. milk products and sucralose are the problems in losing weight. I have stopped drinking the shakes and am taking them back to the grocery store for a refund if they allow. I will not touch this product again.
Thank You for your Good Product, Finally someone has hit it on the HEAD. Using REAL/COFFEE is my choice! Excellent. Just a tad more would be ok too. I tried it for breakfast & love it!! Thank You so very much for this PRODUCT!!! razeey
Your Atkins, Advantage “Mocha Latte” Shake is Very Good! Just a tad more coffee in it for me PLEASE! It is the best I’ve ever had….Most of these are terrible. Keep em/Coming!! Thank You very much for your GOOD PRODUCT! So Appreciate,
I love these shakes, great replacement meal and keeps me full. When I started on the Atkins shakes I lost 60lbs in 3 months. Which felt awesome. I definitely recommend this product over any shake out there.
I pour some Atkins shake into my coffee. Add ice in summer when it is hot.
Sounds like a great, refreshing drink for summer!