hydrolyzed Gelatin • Polydextrose • Evaporated Cane Juice Solids • Milk Protein isolate • Honey Roasted Peanuts: Peanuts , Sugar, Peanut And/or Canola And/or Cottonseed Oil, Honey, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum. Other Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Peanut Flour, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin, Crystalline Fructose, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Salt, Butter, Sucralose.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Muscle Milk Light Bars (Various Flavors). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
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Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Muscle Milk Light Bars (Various Flavors). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Gelatin has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately in medicinal amounts, short-term . A specific type of gelatin from donkey hide, called colla corii asini, has been safely used in doses of 6-10 grams orally daily for 6-8 weeks. Higher doses of 15 grams daily have been associated with an increased risk of inflammatory adverse effects, including sore throat, swollen gums, local eczema, and oral ulcers (97634,107011). Since gelatin is often derived from bovine bones and skin, there is some concern about contamination with diseased animal parts (1825). So far, there are no reports of disease transmission to humans due to use of contaminated gelatin preparations.
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when gelatin tannate is used orally and appropriately in medicinal amounts, short-term.
In children under 15 kg or under 3 years of age, gelatin tannate has been used with apparent safety at doses up to 250 mg four times daily for up to 5 days. In children over 15 kg or over 3 years of age, it has been used with apparent safety at doses up to 500 mg four times daily for up to 5 days (103296). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of other forms of gelatin in children.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally in the amounts commonly found in foods.
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY SAFE
when a specific type of gelatin from donkey hide, called colla corii asini, is used orally in doses of 10 grams daily for 6 weeks.
Higher doses of 15 grams daily have been associated with an increased risk of inflammatory adverse effects, including sore throat, swollen gums, local eczema, and ulcers in the oral cavity (97634).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of other types of gelatin when used during pregnancy in medicinal amounts.
LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally in the amounts commonly found in foods.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of using larger amounts of gelatin during lactation; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Peanut oil has Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for use in foods in the US (4912). ...when used topically. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of peanut oil when used orally in medicinal amounts or when used rectally.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of medicinal amounts of peanut oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally as a food additive. Polydextrose is considered by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be safe when used as a food additive, provided a single serving contains less than 15 grams (26210).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately in divided doses up to 50 grams daily for 12 weeks (27193,34118,98658,98659,106478). However, polydextrose can have laxative effects when taken orally in doses greater than 90 grams daily or greater than 50 grams as a single dose (27193,106478).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally in higher doses. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has determined that there is no need for an acceptable daily intake of polydextrose when used as a food additive (106478). However, polydextrose can have laxative effects when taken orally in doses greater than 90 grams daily or greater than 50 grams as a single dose (27193,106478).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately.
Polydextrose appears to be safe for infants when administered at doses of 2-4 grams per liter of formula and for children aged 4-8 years when administered at doses of about 4 grams daily. While some studies show no adverse effects of polydextrose, others suggest a potential for increased abdominal pain, diarrhea, and eczema (26709,27200,106482).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately. Whey protein up to 30 grams has been safely used in clinical trials for up to 6 months (4930,16728,16729,105587).
CHILDREN: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately as a dietary protein in food or infant formula.
Hydrolyzed whey protein-based formula has been safely used in infants for up to 6 months in clinical trials (4927,105585,105594).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Muscle Milk Light Bars (Various Flavors). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, whey protein might reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates.
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Theoretically, whey protein might decrease levodopa absorption.
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Theoretically, whey protein might decrease quinolone absorption.
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Theoretically, whey protein might decrease tetracycline absorption.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Muscle Milk Light Bars (Various Flavors). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, gelatin seems to be well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Oral: Belching, bloating, and dyspepsia.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Injection: IgE-mediated allergic reactions, Kounis syndrome.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, gelatin can cause unpleasant taste, sensation of heaviness in the stomach, bloating, dyspepsia, and belching (7704).
Immunologic
...Gelatin can cause allergic reactions.
Gelatin in foods can cause initial sensitization (7703). Gelatin-containing medicines including oral medications, suppositories, vaccines, and injectable products can cause IgE-mediated allergic reactions, including urticaria, angioedema, wheezing, hypotension, and anaphylaxis (7708,7709,7710,97633,111345). In the US, gelatin is used as a stabilizer in some vaccines such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), and diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT) (7711). In one case report, a 73-year-old male experienced anaphylactic symptoms within 10 minutes of receiving gelatin lysate as a plasma expander during a routine surgery. The patient proceeded to develop heart, respiratory, and kidney failure and died 76 days after receiving the gelatin infusion (97633). At least 12 case reports describe life-threatening anaphylaxis after administration of gelatin-containing hemostatic agents during surgery. In these cases, hypotension, tachycardia, and increased airway pressure occurred shortly after injection of the agent into the pedicle tract (111345).
There are at least two cases of Kounis syndrome, an acute coronary syndrome related to a massive mast cell activation, after the use of a gelatin infusion during general anesthesia. In one case, immediate symptoms included bradycardia and hypotension, followed by myocardial ischemia and coronary vasospasm (97631).
Other ...Since gelatin is sometimes produced from bovine bones and skin, there is some concern about the potential risk of contamination with diseased animals and transmission of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, mad cow disease) and other diseases (1825). So far, there are no reports of BSE or other disease transmission to humans from gelatin products.
General
...Orally and topically, peanut oil is well tolerated.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
All routes of administration: Severe allergic reactions.
Immunologic ...Peanut oil can cause a severe allergic reaction in individuals allergic to the Fabaceae family. Members of this family include peanuts and soybeans (4079,4080). Peanut allergy is the number one cause of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis with hypersensitivity in 6% to 8% of children and 1% of adults. Various peanut protein allergens have been identified. Refined peanut oil, without contamination with peanut protein, is not allergenic. However, contamination of refined peanut oil can produce allergic reactions (94311).
General
...Orally, polydextrose seems to be well tolerated when used in doses of less than 50 grams.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Bloating, diarrhea, gas.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, polydextrose may cause gas, bloating, and loose stools (27194,27208,27212). These adverse effects are more common when single doses of more than 50 grams or daily doses of more than 90 grams are used. Higher doses of polydextrose (90 grams/day or more) may also cause transient diarrhea in some people (27193).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, one participant in one clinical study complained of transient dizziness after eating yogurt containing polydextrose 12. 5 grams (98660).
General
...Orally, whey protein is generally well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Acne, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, nausea, reflux, reduced appetite, and thirst. Most adverse effects are dose-related.
Cardiovascular ...In one case report, use of an unclear quantity of whey protein over one month was thought to be probably responsible for the development of coronary embolism in three coronary arteries in a 33-year-old male with no history of atherosclerosis risk factors. The patient required treatment with intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor and heparin (96023).
Dermatologic ...Orally, whey protein has been reported to trigger the onset or worsening of acne. Multiple case reports in teenagers and young adults have associated intake of whey protein with the development of acne or the worsening of existing acneiform lesions. In these reports, the discontinuation of whey protein was typically associated with the clearance of acne lesions. In some cases, patients who were unresponsive to acne treatments while using whey protein became responsive after whey protein discontinuation (103965,103970,103971). Cow's milk, which is comprised of 20% whey protein, is also thought to exacerbate acne. It is theorized that this effect may be due to the growth factor and alpha-lactalbumin content of whey protein (103971,103982).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, whey protein, especially in higher doses of 2. 3-6.5 grams/kg daily, may cause increased bowel movements, nausea, thirst, bloating, esophageal reflux, cramps, and reduced appetite (2640,85961,85702,86043,86074,86075,86084,86089,86095).
Hepatic ...In two case reports, acute cholestatic liver injury occurred after consumption of the combination of whey protein and creatine supplements (46701,90319).
Musculoskeletal ...In one case report, a 26-year-old male experienced fasciitis, or swelling of the forearms, hands, and legs, after consuming the supplement Pure Whey (85895).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, high doses of whey protein may cause tiredness or fatigue and headache (2640). Mild drowsiness has also been reported (86089,86092,86124).
