Natural Factors Natural Factors - RealEasy With PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Vanilla, 870 grams
Natural Factors RealEasy with PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Vanilla - 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: wants a base to blend with fruit or coffee, eating on the run and missing meals, wants meals to release energy more slowly.
What the research supports
A 67 g two-scoop shake built around whey protein and PGX viscous fibre. The 870 g tub is about 13 meal servings.
Viscous fibre trials use about 5 g with a meal.
- Fullness (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- Viscous glucomannan absorbs many times its weight in water, slowing stomach emptying so hunger signals stay quiet longer after a meal.
- Post-meal glucose (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- Glucomannan thickens into a gel with food in the gut, which slows sugar absorption and softens the glucose rise after eating.
- Protein intake (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)
- Whey is a complete protein with every amino acid muscles need to rebuild, so a full-dose shake reliably lifts 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
- Wants a base to blend with fruit or coffee
- Vanilla is neutral enough to build on, and the 67 g serving still carries the fibre, protein and micronutrients whatever you add.
- Eating on the run and missing meals
- One serving covers protein, viscous fibre, MCTs and a full vitamin and mineral panel in a single drink.
- Wants meals to release energy more slowly
- The glucomannan gel slows how fast the stomach empties and how quickly glucose enters the blood.
Look elsewhere if
- Someone shopping on cost per gram of protein
- A plain whey concentrate is far cheaper if you do not want the fibre, sugar and micronutrient load.
- Anyone whose gut reacts to sugar alcohols
- Xylitol at meal-replacement quantities plus a viscous fibre often means gas; a protein powder sweetened with stevia or monk fruit avoids that.
- Using it as their vitamin D source
- The D2 in this formula is less efficient than D3, so take a separate D3 for that job.
What to expect
The texture goes from thin to thick in under a minute, so drink it right after mixing. You feel the fullness on day one. Expect a settling-in period on the fibre: the label starts you at one scoop for a reason.
How it compares
- Compared with an unflavoured whey isolate
- This is a complete meal in a shaker: fibre, fats, protein and a full micronutrient panel, rather than a protein-only base you have to build around. The tradeoff: It brings cane sugar and xylitol with it, costs more per gram of protein, and the 870 g tub only stretches to about 13 full meals.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- Natural Factors - RealEasy With PGX Whey Meal Replacement - Vanilla
- 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 - Vanilla
- 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.