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"Solid product. Taste great and you stay full a long time."
- Paul B. Verified BuyerMetabolic Drive® fat-burning protein is a unique blend of thermogenic micellar casein and fast-acting whey isolate, making it ideal for building muscle and losing fat. The best-selling formula also tastes so good that high-end food companies and smoothie bars use it to make their products. It's the "secret ingredient" for delivering a genuinely fortified gourmet experience that's impossible to get from solid foods alone. Metabolic Drive® protein also provides a blend of the most technically advanced and highest-quality proteins, making it the ultimate muscle building, performance-enhancing tasty nutrition. Contains no hidden fillers.*
Fuels Muscle & Strength
Development*
Boosts Metabolism
& Fat Loss*
Supports Healthy
Recovery & Immunity*
The Fat-Burning Effects of Award-Winning Protein
Replacing a meal or two every day with a Metabolic Drive® shake will help shed excess fat without feeling deprived. Adding a couple of Metabolic Drive® shakes per day will also give your body the extra protein it needs to build muscle and perform at its best.*
Whether your goal is losing fat or gaining muscle, adding more protein to your diet will help get you closer to your goal. Here's why:
- Diets higher in specialized, lean protein lead to greater fat loss. One reason for this is because protein is filling. It satisfies hunger and naturally reduces calorie intake, making it an effective appetite suppressant. On top of that, it's difficult for your body to convert protein into body fat, even in very high amounts, which means you can eat a lot of lean protein, feel full and satisfied, and still lose fat.*
- Protein burns almost twice the calories digesting compared to carbohydrates and fats. Eating protein is thermogenic and can lead to a higher metabolic rate, which means greater fat loss when dieting and less fat gain when overfeeding to build muscle.*
- Without adequate protein, muscle building halts, strength gains are slow or nonexistent, and athletic performance is impaired.*
- Protein is essential for preserving muscle and sustaining metabolic rate. Without a steady supply of consumed protein, the body breaks down its muscle to meet its demand. A diet higher in protein prevents this loss.*
Micellar Casein
Micellar casein is an undenatured milk protein microfiltered to remove whey, fat, and carbohydrate. It's slow-digesting and the superior protein for sustaining protein synthesis, building muscle, and stimulating metabolism for losing fat.* Learn More
Whey Protein Isolate
Whey protein isolate is often used for peri-workout nutrition because it's a top source of fast-acting essential amino acids. It has most of the lactose (carbohydrate) and fat filtered out, making it ideal for jumpstarting protein synthesis and the body recomposition process.* Learn More
CHOCOLATE SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Servings Size ~1 Scoop (30 g)
Servings Per Container ~30
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 110
Total Fat 1 g 1%†
Cholesterol 5 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1%†
Dietary Fiber < 1 g 3%†
Total Sugars 1 g ‡
Protein 22 g 44%†
Calcium 205 mg 16%†
Iron 0.8 mg 4%†
Sodium 80 mg 3%†
Potassium 420 mg 9%†
† Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
‡ Daily Value not established.
Ingredients: Whey protein isolate, micellar casein, cocoa (alkalized), natural flavors, sunflower oil powder (high linoleic sunflower seed oil, tapioca dextrin), soy lecithin, potassium chloride, cellulose gum, sucralose.
VANILLA SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Servings Size ~1 Scoop (30 g)
Servings Per Container ~30
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 110
Total Fat 1 g 1%†
Cholesterol 5 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1%†
Dietary Fiber < 1 g 3%†
Total Sugars < 1 g ‡
Protein 22 g 44%†
Calcium 210 mg 16%†
Sodium 85 mg 4%†
Potassium 310 mg 7%†
† Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
‡ Daily Value not established.
Ingredients: Whey protein isolate, micellar casein, natural flavors, sunflower oil powder (high linoleic sunflower seed oil, tapioca dextrin), soy lecithin, potassium chloride, cellulose gum, sucralose.
Combine one or more scoops with water and mix thoroughly in a blender or shaker. Use the following guidelines for mixing:
Scoops | Protein | Water |
1 (30g) | 22 g | 8 oz |
2 (60g) | 44 g | 16 oz |
3 (90g) | 66 g | 24 oz |
Do you have examples of gourmet foods made with Metabolic Drive?
Yes, we have a Lean-Built Desserts Recipe book you can download for free and a YouTube Lean-Built playlist showing how to make some of our best desserts. Here's one of the videos:
- Boirie Y et al. Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1997 Dec 23;94(26):14930-5. doi: 10.1073/pnas.94.26.14930.
- Hayes A et al. Effect of whey protein isolate on strength, body composition and muscle hypertrophy during resistance training. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2008 Jan;11(1):40-4. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0b013e3282f2a57d.
- Duarte NM et al. Intake of whey isolate supplement and muscle mass gains in young healthy adults when combined with resistance training: a blinded randomized clinical trial (pilot study). J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2020 Jan;60(1):75-84. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09741-X. Epub 2019 Sep 23.
- Pal S et al. Effects of whey protein isolate on body composition, lipids, insulin and glucose in overweight and obese individuals. Br J Nutr. 2010 Sep;104(5):716-23. doi: 10.1017/S0007114510000991. Epub 2010 Apr 9.
- Reviews
- Questions


I'm officially hooked
I thought protein is protein. I found out I was wrong. Finally dove in and tried Metabolic Drive and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. Whoever developed the flavors over at Biotest is amazingly talented, because I had sworn off Vanilla flavored protein since 2005, as it always tasted like wallpaper paste. Now, Vanilla is my favorite flavor, which is awesome, because it also bakes well into cheesecake cookies. What's especially amazing is how fine of a powder this stuff is. A shaker bottle is more than enough to get a smooth drink: zero blender necessary. And because of that, this has soon become my go-to work lunch. High speed/low drag: just get some water in a shaker cup and you're good. Which, oh, btw: it tastes just fantastic in water. No milk/cream necessary.

Great Tasting Protein Powder
This product is the best one I have tried so far!!! It tastes great and mixes easy. I am very impressed with the customer service, I ordered this on Thursday and It arrived the next day!!!


Metabolic Drive
Excellent protein powder. I have been using it for over 10 years and is by far my favorite in terms of taste and ease of dissolving. Makes a great power shake with some frozen berries. My original reason was that is has the lowest cholesterol of any brand I researched and as someone that struggles with high cholesterol this was a no brainer.

Worth the Money?
Yes. Though I have more customer satisfaction (and buy more) when I get discounts.

Metabolic Drive
I’ve been using Metabolic Drive for so long that it used to be called ‘Low Carb Grow’ back in the day. I’ve been using Bio-Test products and following T-Nation since the beginning. Great products.


I always buy Metabolic Drive
This is the foundation my nutrition plan is built on. I've had a shake every morning for 20 years.


I don't love the taste of whey protein normally, but...
This was pretty good! I made chocolate pancakes with them, have put a scoop in a fruit smoothie, and drink a mix of this and milk in a blender bottle post-workout. I'll definitely be trying the vanilla next.

Great product
Great product. Have been using it for a couple of decades now. Great taste. Use it for baking as well.

An essential element for a solid nutritional and weight maintenance supplement.
I have used this product for 20+ years. My trainer introduced me to it. It’s been a crucial component to adding adequate daily protein without the fat and calories. Started with chocolate, water, ice cubes plus half a banana — tastes like a milkshake. Now use vanilla flavor with frozen strawberries, half banana, water & ice — tastes like a strawberry banana milkshake with no milk or yogurt. I sometimes add a 1/4 green apple and 2 cups fresh spinach. Still tastes like a milkshake - score!

High Quality Product /Poor Taste
This is an excellent form of protein. On the flavor, more towards a dark chocolate flavor would be desirable!

Great Protein
This is a wonderful protein that mixes well with water, tastes great and mixes whey and casein, that benefits lifters. It would be great if they would bring back strawberry.


Very satisfied with this product
This is outstanding Protein powder, very satisfied with the taste, and the subscription service each month.

Couldn't tell the difference
I couldn't tell the difference between this expensive product and less expensive products.

Building a Foundation
Whether you're training heavy, light or not at all, this is a great foundation for your body. I recommend Metabolic Drive to people trying to gain weight or lose weight. Since I was introduced to Biotest products 20+ years ago, I have started every single day with a shake. At 62, I eat and train for good health and longevity. I get asked alot in the gym how old I am. I take it as a compliment. Hard work, consistency, and good nutrition are my three keys. Metabolic Drive is the cheat code for the nutrition program.

metabolic drive protein
great protein! i use it weekly for baking--my current fav is overnight baked oats....simple, easy to fix and yummy


Velocity Diet
The first three days were the hardest. After that it was a breeze. The protein powder tastes great and I always felt like I had plenty of energy to do my workouts and get through the day. I lost 16lbs and decreased my body fat percentage by three percent.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.