Theres a really good counter (to t-nations glycocyamine article) posted at the following link.
http://pogue972.blogspot.com/2006/09...scle-milk.html
"So, not only is the author of the Muscle Milk article using studies that were not conducted in humans, but they were conducted on specimens that had a specific disorder that already had a deficiency of glycocyamine in the first place, making them totally irrelevant for weight lifters.
Still, despite all the banter back and forth about the mostly non-existent dangers of glycocyamine, Muscle Milk is still not a great MRP. The author is right about the fats, but he fails to mention the high GI carbs in the protein shake - made of maltodextrin, it will raise insulin levels which will in turn put the body in a prime state for fat storage. Still, MCTs aren't as bad as the author made it out to seem. The other negative for me for Muscle Milk is the worst sin of all - whey protein concentrate. For anyone who is the slightest bit sensitive to dairy products, it will send the user running straight for the bathroom."
Any thoughts on his other critcisms? I thought the point of the maltodextrin was to increase protein uptake? Does that only work in the post workout window where your muscles are more receptive?
Edit, sorry for the confusion xtrainer. My mistake *to t-nations glycocyamine article