Natural Factors Natural Factors - RealEasy With PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Chocolate, 940 grams
Natural Factors RealEasy with PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Chocolate - Combines the clinically supported weight loss benefits of PGX (PolyGlycopleX) with high-quality whey protein, a full range of essential vitamins and minerals, lecithin, and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) to help you feel full longer, bring blood sugar to normal levels, and help reduce cholesterol. PGX is a blend of naturally occurring, water-soluble plant fibres which absorbs water at a higher rate, gram for gram, than regular dietary fibres, PGX helps promote a feeling of fullness to reduce appetite. It also helps release glucose into the bloodstream gradually and brings blood sugar to normal levels. It provides a highly effective way for anyone dealing with fluctuating blood sugar to manage cravings and lower cholesterol levels naturally.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $61.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Clean fuel
- Quality protein and greens without the junk.
- Easy to mix
- Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
- Recovery and everyday nutrition
- Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.
Best suited to: skips breakfast and eats badly by 10am, wants a shake that actually holds off hunger, watching how quickly meals hit the bloodstream.
What the research supports
A 67 g two-scoop shake built around whey protein and PGX viscous fibre. The 940 g tub is about 14 meal servings.
Viscous fibre trials use about 5 g with a meal.
- Fullness (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- Viscous glucomannan swells with water in the stomach, which slows how fast it empties and keeps hunger signals quiet longer after a meal.
- Post-meal glucose (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- Glucomannan forms a gel around food in the gut, which slows sugar absorption and blunts how much glucose rises after eating.
- Protein intake (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)
- Whey supplies all the essential amino acids muscles need to rebuild, so one full-dose shake reliably raises how much protein a person gets in a day.
Read the literature: Fullness on PubMed, Post-meal glucose on PubMed, Protein intake on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Skips breakfast and eats badly by 10am
- One 67 g serving covers protein, viscous fibre and a full vitamin and mineral spread in a single drink.
- Wants a shake that actually holds off hunger
- The glucomannan and alginate blend forms a gel in the stomach, which slows how fast the meal empties.
- Watching how quickly meals hit the bloodstream
- Viscous fibres slow the rate glucose is released from the food they are eaten with.
Look elsewhere if
- Someone who just wants more protein
- A plain whey concentrate gives you more protein per dollar without paying for the fibre, cane sugar and micronutrient load.
- Counting on this to cover vitamin D
- This formula uses vitamin D2, which raises and holds blood levels less efficiently than D3, so a separate D3 softgel is the better route.
- Reacts badly to sugar alcohols
- Xylitol in meal-sized quantities on top of a viscous fibre is a common cause of gas and bloating, so a fibre-free protein powder will sit easier.
What to expect
It thickens fast, so drink it within a minute of mixing or it turns to pudding. Fullness is the immediate effect and shows up on the first serving. Starting at one scoop for the first few days, as the label directs, is the difference between a comfortable gut and a gassy one.
How it compares
- Compared with a standard whey protein shake
- This carries the PGX viscous fibre and a complete vitamin and mineral spread, so it can stand in for a meal rather than top up your protein. The tradeoff: You pay considerably more per gram of protein, and each serving brings cane sugar and xylitol along with it.
- Compared with standalone glucomannan granules taken before meals
- The fibre arrives inside a complete meal, so there is nothing extra to time or remember. The tradeoff: You cannot raise the fibre without also drinking another 67 g of shake and its calories.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- Natural Factors - RealEasy With PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Chocolate
- Ingredient form
- grams
- Suggested use
- Add 2 scoops (67 g) of RealEasy powder to 250–500 mL of water and shake in a shaker cup or mix in a blender until smooth to make a delicious, satisfying drink. Drink immediately after mixing, as it thickens quickly. Use 1–2 times daily as a meal replacement. When first taking RealEasy begin with 1 scoop (33.5 g) in 125–250 mL of water and gradually increase to 2 scoops (67 g) as directed above.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- ISURA
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Natural Factors
How to take it
Add 2 scoops (67 g) of RealEasy powder to 250–500 mL of water and shake in a shaker cup or mix in a blender until smooth to make a delicious, satisfying drink. Drink immediately after mixing, as it thickens quickly. Use 1–2 times daily as a meal replacement. When first taking RealEasy begin with 1 scoop (33.5 g) in 125–250 mL of water and gradually increase to 2 scoops (67 g) as directed above.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
- Whey protein [milk], Organic cane sugar, PGX polysaccharides complex (glucomannan, xanthan gum, sodium alginate), Xylitol, Soy lecithin, Medium chain triglycerides, Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Potassium citrate, Magnesium citrate, Sodium chloride, Calcium citrate, Vitamin D2, Ascorbic acid, Zinc citrate, Niacinamide, Biotin, Ferrous fumarate, d- Alpha tocopheryl acetate, Beta-carotene, Copper chelate, Molybdenum citrate, Selenium chelate, Manganese citrate, Calcium pantothenate, Folic acid, Thiamine hydrochloride, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Potassium iodide, Chromium chelate, Natural flavours.
Free from
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no wheat, gluten, yeast, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Natural Factors - RealEasy With PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Chocolate
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.