OstroVit Vegan Meal Shake

Name: OstroVit Vegan Meal Shake
Brand: OstroVit
SKU: 5903933908366
Price: 15.25 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: OstroVit

£15.25

OstroVit Vegan Meal Shake keeps it simple: a balanced meal in a shake, in a powder format, 1000 grams per pack.

How to use

Mix with water or plant milk as directed on the pack.

Good to know

Format: powder
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Meal Replacement Shakes, OstroVit, Vegan Supplements, Weight Management Supplements

SKU: 5903933908366

At a glance

£1.38

per daily dose

Strong

evidence for plant protein

Our honest take

Despite the name, this is best thought of as a soy and pea protein shake with oat flour and MCT oil added, rather than a complete meal. A 90 g serving gives about 330 kcal and 45 g of protein, which is a lot of protein for the calories. It does not state that it meets the UK rules for meal replacements, so we make no weight-control claims for it. At around £1.40 a serving it is fair value as a high-protein vegan snack; for weight loss, a normal balanced meal with fewer calories works just as well.

You are vegan and want a high-protein shake with some carbohydrate and fat
You want a filling snack between meals
You are allergic to soy or sulphites, or avoid oats
You want a nutritionally complete meal replacement: this does not claim to be one
You watch your salt: a serving has about 1.6 g, over a quarter of the 6 g daily maximum

The science

Plant protein· evidence: Strong

Plant proteins such as pea, rice, soy, hemp and fava bean count towards your daily protein just like animal proteins. Single plant sources tend to have less leucine and can be low in one or more essential amino acids, which is why many vegan powders blend two or more sources. When the total protein is matched, studies of blended or soy protein generally show similar muscle gains to whey with resistance training.

Check the protein per serving: some plant powders give less protein per scoop than whey.

Authorised health claim
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.

Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

Typical dose: 20–40 g of protein per serving

Safety: Check the label for soy or other allergens. Some plant powders have an earthy taste and a grittier texture.

Research we looked at:
Messina M et al. (2018). The effects of soy protein on changes in body composition and muscle strength in adults: a meta-analysis. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 28:674–685.
Morton RW et al. (2018). A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. Br J Sports Med 52:376–384.
Jäger R et al. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 14:20.
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: authorised claims for protein.

Oats (powdered oat flour)· evidence: Moderate

Powdered oats are simply oats milled fine enough to mix into a shake. They are a wholegrain carbohydrate with some fibre and a little protein, and are a sensible everyday food for active people who need carbohydrate.

A powdered version is a convenience, not an upgrade on a bowl of porridge, and it usually costs more per gram. Oat beta-glucan has authorised claims about blood cholesterol, but only at 3 g of beta-glucan a day, which a single serving of oat powder may not provide, so we do not use them.

Typical dose: Use as much as fits your daily carbohydrate and calorie needs; servings are usually 40–100 g

Safety: Oats are often contaminated with wheat unless labelled gluten-free, so check the label if you have coeliac disease. Flavoured oat powders can contain milk and added sugar.

Research we looked at:
Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM (2016). American College of Sports Medicine joint position statement: nutrition and athletic performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc 48(3):543–568.
EFSA NDA Panel (2010). Scientific opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to oat beta-glucan and lowering blood cholesterol. EFSA Journal 8(12):1885.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: soy protein isolate (contains sulphites), oat flour, pea protein isolate, pumpkin seed protein, flavouring, MCT oil powder (from coconut oil, with gum arabic), vitamin and mineral blend, oat fibre, colour (ammonia caramel), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K). Based on the cappuccino version; other flavours may differ slightly.

Per serving (90 g): energy 330 kcal; protein 45 g; carbohydrate 23 g, of which sugars 1 g; fat 5.5 g, of which saturates 2.3 g; salt 1.56 g. We have not been able to verify the vitamin and mineral amounts.

Pack and allergens: 1,000 g, about 11 servings. Contains soy, oats (gluten) and sulphites. Suitable for vegans.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Mix one 90 g serving (about 7.5 scoops) with 450–500 ml of water or plant milk. Use once or twice a day as part of a varied, balanced diet. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	1000 grams	£15.25	£1.38

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.