Natural Factors Natural Factors - RealEasy With PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Strawberry, 885 grams
Natural Factors RealEasy with PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Strawberry - 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: needs a portable lunch that is not a sandwich, finds chocolate shakes too heavy every day, wants a meal that empties slowly.
What the research supports
A 63 g two-scoop shake built around whey protein and PGX viscous fibre. The 885 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 in the stomach and slows digestion, which keeps hunger signals quiet for longer after eating.
- Post-meal glucose (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- The fibre gels around food in the gut, slowing sugar absorption so glucose rises less sharply after a meal.
- Protein intake (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)
- Whey supplies the full set of amino acids muscles need to rebuild, and a full-dose shake reliably raises daily protein intake.
Read the literature: Fullness on PubMed, Post-meal glucose on PubMed, Protein intake on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Needs a portable lunch that is not a sandwich
- A 63 g serving carries whey protein, viscous fibre and a complete vitamin and mineral spread in one shaker.
- Finds chocolate shakes too heavy every day
- The strawberry version is coloured with beet root powder and balanced with citric acid, giving a lighter, tarter drink at the same 63 g serving.
- Wants a meal that empties slowly
- Glucomannan and alginate form a gel in the stomach that slows the rate the meal moves on.
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone avoiding soy
- Soy lecithin sits near the top of this formula, so a soy-free whey or plant protein is the safer pick.
- Relying on it for vitamin D
- The D2 form here is less efficient than D3 at raising blood levels, so add a standalone D3.
- Someone with a sensitive gut
- A viscous fibre plus xylitol in one drink is a lot to introduce at once; a plain protein powder with a separate low-dose fibre lets you control each side.
What to expect
The shake thickens within a minute, so it has to be drunk immediately. Fullness is felt on the first serving, not after weeks. Build from one scoop to two over the first few days as the label says, or the fibre and xylitol together will make themselves known.
How it compares
- Compared with a plain flavoured whey protein powder
- This one adds the PGX fibre complex, MCTs and a full micronutrient panel, which is what lets it replace a meal instead of supplementing one. The tradeoff: Cost per gram of protein is much higher, and the serving includes organic cane sugar and xylitol.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Instructions:, Add 2 scoops (63 g) of RealEasy powder to 250, Use 1–2 times daily as a meal replacement.
- Ingredient form
- grams
- 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
Mix one scoop into water, milk or a smoothie once daily.
- 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], Soy lecithin, PGX polysaccharides complex (glucomannan, xanthan gum, sodium alginate), Xylitol, Organic cane sugar, Medium chain triglycerides, Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Potassium citrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium citrate, Beet root powder, Sodium chloride, Calcium citrate, Citric acid, 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, Vitamin D2, Natural flavours.
- Instructions:
- Add 2 scoops (63 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 (32.5 g) in 125
- 250 mL of water and gradually increase to 2 scoops (63 g) as directed above.
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 - Strawberry
- 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.