There are many meal replacements out there ranging from high carb post workout blends that offer high protein and carbohydrate concentrations, to the low carb dieter variety. Depending on the needs of the individual, both sets of people may find use for either formula of these meal replacements, it just depends on the time of day.
Dieters looking for a meal replacement often go low carb as a way to cut calories and keep the body in a caloric range where it taps into adipose stores for the extra energy needed during the day. Often times, people overdo it and will try and use meal replacements for all of their meals. While the body can tolerate this for a while, nothing is a perfect substitute for real food. The vitamins, antioxidants and macronutrients present in real food trump a meal replacement in every way. Meal replacements serve as a way to keep the blood sugar and metabolism consistent throughout a long day without a periodic drop, and subsequent crash.
For athletes, low carb meal replacements are very beneficial for a small meal prior to sleep. Intake of a low carb, high protein supplement before bed aids in the body's retention of muscle and suppression of cortisol, allowing the person to get to sleep easier and maintain REM sleep with less interruption. Athletes know the importance of rest and anything to aid in getting quality sleep is usually something not worth passing over.
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