I also read the article in "First" magazine. I called my physician immediately and talked to her about it. August last year I had to have a full hysterectomy, including a full blood transfusion before surgery due to fifteen pounds of fibroid tumors. I had been suffering for so long and wasn't doing well. My energy level and mental health has been somewhat better since surgery but not the way I would like it to be. My physician told me that it would be a great idea to do ! She told me to go to GNC and purchase the soy protein shake, and the whey protein. I went and of course had to by the chocolate in both. Costly! I paid about $35.00 for both. My physican also suggested that I do the shakes only once a day and try to portion control and concentrate on my lean proteins and vegetables and fruits. Due to also being diabetic I have to watch my diet. I am overweight and have recently started walking on my treadmill four times a week for about 45 minutes each time. I have lost three pounds in one week on the soy and whey shakes. They are delicious in my opinion and very filling. I have to watch myself because I don't get hungry for quite a long time after I drink them. I'm definately going to keep using them. If for nothing else, I will use for the protein you get. You get a total of 45 grams of protein per shake. I mix the shakes with 8 oz. of water also, to help my fluid intake for the day.