Sports Performance ~ Training Sessions
Protein ~ Carbohydrate ~ Antioxidants
DESCRIPTION
Optimum Athlete Protein Supreme™, by Nutrition Dynamics®, can be reconstituted into a delicious, chocolate almond flavored, nutritionally fortified protein drink that is a rich source of all the indispensable amino acids essential to health, as well as 25% of the nutrition provided by Nutrition Dynamics’ Optimum Health Essentials, a multi-vitamin/mineral dietary supplement. Optimum Athlete Protein Supreme™ source of protein is from yellow peas, a low allergenic source that contains no genetically modified plant tissue and is pesticide, lactose and gluten free. Optimum Athlete Protein Supreme™ beverage powder also provides a significant amount of the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS).
FUNCTIONS
The
dietary protein provided by Optimum
Athlete Protein
Supreme™ supplies essential amino acids that participate in all of the body’s
metabolic and physiologic systems including the intestine, skeletal muscle, and
the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Protein turnover in these
systems is continuous and can be substantial. The dynamics of this constant
degradation and resynthesis demand a daily supply of dietary protein and their
constituent amino acids. Essential or indispensable dietary amino acids must be
supplied by the diet as they are not made de novo by the body.
Recent
analyses of the dietary protein needs of people suggest that age and activity
level may influence protein requirement for optimum health. For example, elderly
adults may have a significantly higher protein requirement than that of young
adults. This requirement may be as high as 1.0 g protein per kg body weight per
day, or 25% more than that suggested for a young adult.
This higher requirement may derive from a lower efficiency of protein
utilization in advancing age, despite the associated decrease in muscle mass.
Failure to meet these increased protein needs may negatively affect an
individual’s immuno-competence and recovery from medical complications.
Some scientists have also suggested that increased protein synthesis follows
prolonged exercise.
Athletes competing in body building or endurance sports may require
significantly more protein that the normal requirement.
Optimum Athlete
Protein Supreme™
contains BeFlora Plus™ , a
prebiotic soluble dietary fiber fructooligosaccharide (FOS). This dietary fiber
passes through the small intestine into the colon without being digested or
absorbed. Once in the colon, FOS selectively supports healthy levels of
beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria, and
other gram-positive, acid-producing bacteria. This in turn creates a slightly
acidic environment in the colon that is inhospitable to potentially harmful
bacteria and other microorganisms, such as E. coli, and Clostridium species.
Optimum Athlete
Protein Supreme™ can help satisfy the body’s need for not only the indispensable
amino acids, but also for the essential nutrients needed for optimum structure
and function of all the body’s systems.
INDICATIONS
Optimum Athlete
Protein Supreme™ is a healthful nutritionally fortified protein supplement for
individuals who wish to increase their intake of protein, essential nutrients,
and prebiotics in the form of a delicious beverage.
FORMULA (#57053PL)
Each serving (1 heaping scoop or 1 packet [31.6 grams]) contains:
Calories ........................................................ 92
Total Carbohydrate (Chocolate Almond) ... 6 g
Sugars (as Fructose) .............................. 5 g
Soluble Fiber ......................................... 1 g
Protein ...................................................... 18 g
Vitamin A Palmitate/Beta-Carotene............6105 IU
Vitamin D-3...................................................25 IU
Vitamin E (Succinate).................................100 IU
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Corn Free)........260 mg
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin HCl)..........................24 mg
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)..............................12 mg
Niacin/Niacinamide.......................................43 mg
Pantothenic Acid (d-Calcium Pantothenate)125 mg
Vitamin B-6...................................................24 mg
(Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex)
Vitamin B-12 (on Ion Exchange Resin)........25 mcg
Folic Acid....................................................200 mcg
Biotin.............................................................75 mcg
Choline Citrate/Bitartrate..............................34 mg
Inositol...........................................................23 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex........................23 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid)................11 mg
Calcium (Citrate/Ascorbate Complex)........112 mg
Magnesium (Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex)115 mg
Potassium (Aspartate Complex)....................22 mg
Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate).............................5 mg
Manganese (Aspartate Complex).................4.5 mg
Iodine (Kelp).................................................45 mcg
Chromium GTF.............................................45 mcg
(Organically bound with GTF activity- low allergenicity)
Selenium........................................................45 mcg
(Organic Selenium in Krebs* Cycle and Kelp)
Molybdenum (Krebs*)..................................23 mcg
Vanadium (Krebs*).......................................11 mcg
Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex)..............0.3 mg
Trace Elements..................................approx 20 mcg
(from Sea Vegetation)
L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine..................45 mg
Betaine HCl...................................................34 mg
*Krebs = Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate, and Succinate Complex
Typical Amino Acid Profile:
Histidine......................................................500 mg
Isoleucine.....................................................830 mg
Leucine......................................................1440 mg
Lysine........................................................1480 mg
Methionine plus Cystine..............................420 mg
Phenylalanine plus Tyrosine......................1730 mg
Threonine.....................................................740 mg
Tryptophan..................................................180 mg
Valine..........................................................940 mg
Glycine........................................................830 mg
Alanine........................................................850 mg
Serine...........................................................970 mg
Aspartic Acid.............................................2215 mg
Proline.........................................................810 mg
Arginine.....................................................1620 mg
Glutamic Acid...........................................3565 mg
Other Ingredients (Chocolate Almond):
Yellow pea protein, Fructose, Dutch cocoa, BeFlora™ soluble fiber, Natural almond flavor.
SUGGESTED USE
Adults take one to two servings per day, mixed with 8 – 10 ounces of water or other liquid. Blend well.
SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse effects have been reported.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.