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Organic Green Superfoods To Supercharge Your Body

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Organic green superfoods are one of the main keys to optimum health and nutrition.  It is imparative that the vitamins and minerals actually make it into the cell membrane.  If it cannot get into the cell, it can do your body no good.  It is for this very reason that most supplements in the marketplace are made of inferior, non-organic ingredients and will have a very low absorption rate.  If you are going to use any kind of supplement, make sure it is an organic food based product like Organic Fruits and Greens.

More people are suffering from undernourishment than ever before, even though they are actually eating more.Just because you eat more food, it does not mean you are getting the right nutrition, this has helped to create a multi billion dollar supplement industry.  Since food quality has diminished so much over the last few decades, the nutrition has become very profitable.  Even the fresh food we get today is not as nutrition as it was even 30 years ago.

Today’s eating regimens consist mainly of chemical laced packaged food.  If you want to make sure your nutriiton is on track, make sure you include high quality organic foods.It is safe to say that supplements are big profit centers.
Hopefully you are using supplements to improve your overall health.  Yes, even as the use of supplements has grown the level of diseases has not dropped. In fact many rates have increased.Does this mean that taking supplements doesn’t work?
Not all nutritional supplements are the same.  Is there a difference between synthetic and natural supplements?  Our bodies are designed to use real food, not synthetic.  Many of the vitamins and supplements you find on the shelves of your local health food store are of such low quality that they will never enter be absorbed by your body.  The best way to feed your body the nutrients it needs in a complete way is by using total food supplements.  These whole food supplements contain a wide array of trace minerals, enzymes, and phytonutrients that are not present in synthetic health products.

Drinking adequate water also plays a significant part in nutrition.  If you don’t have enough water in your system your body simply can’t absorb the nutrients effectively form the food you eat.  Synthetic supplements, a good deal of the time, are not recognized by the body and therefore simply excreted as waste.  A “suprefood” on the other hand is a nutrient rich source of vitamins and mierals taken from organic greens, organic fruits, chlorella, and other natural sources and are converted into super greens powder mixes you add to water.  Taking your supplements in this organic whole food form, you are sure to give the cells of your body the nutrition it needs.  Unlike synthesized vitamin tablets, there are no fillers or tablets to digest first.

Food that is cheap is not always nutritional; meaning plenty of food is not plenty of nutrition.
We have, up until the last number of decades, had access to much higher quality foods that were not poisoned with industrial insecticides, we ate local organic produce.A hundred years ago, the American diet was changed to a mass production style of farming.  The growing, farming, and manufacturing practices shifted during this time.The rise of the nutrition industry. and organic green powders, was brought about by these changes.

It only makes sense that whole foods give your body more nutrition than a single vitamin or even a fistful.  It doesn’t matter how many you take if your body can’t use them.  Super green foods provide a massive amount of protein, trace minerals and highly digestible vitamins.  Since it is made from real food, you get much more out of it.  Now that you are aware of some fun facts, isn’t it time to try a super greens food powder.

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Nutrition For Strength Training

Monday, July 6th, 2009

There are many different types of athletes, sports programs, and exercise regimens. And for each different person and type of program your body may have unique nutritional requirements. For example, a marathon runner will have different energy and nutritional requirements than a sprinter. Also, a person who participates in strength training will have different nutritional requirement than someone who focuses on cardiovascular exercise.

If you are interested in strength training or have already participated in a strength training program, it is important that you understand the basic nutrition that your body requires. When strength training, a higher amount of calories is needed to keep your body energized and enable it to build muscle tissue.

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy your body will use for energy. Carbohydrates are stored in the body as glycogen and can be easily access for the energy your body requires. When strength training, it is recommended that you consume 500 to 600 grams of carbohydrates per day to give your body the energy it needs. Protein is also an essential nutrient that your body requires to be healthy while strength training. Protein is what your body uses to build muscle and repair damaged tissue. But don’t overestimate the amount of protein you need in your diet. As a general rule, you should consume about 90 to 115 grams of protein per day to give your body what it needs.

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And while much of your focus will be on the foods that you eat, you also need to monitor the hydration and water intake of your body. Water is essential to help your body transport nutrients and aids in digestion. And though your body might not sweat as much during strength training, it is essential that you keep your body hydrated. By doing this, you should have a successful experience.

Alexander Sutton is the owner of a nutrition and fitness retail storefront in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been a nutrition professional for more than 8 years. For additional information, please visit sports nutrition.

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Amino Acid Supplements Reviewed

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

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Welcome to another installment on what you need to know when shopping for amino acid supplements. Not all amino acid supplementsare created the same. The main variables are what is the origin of the protein (amino acids), most companies use whey as their base product. An important thing to remember is that if you learn what to look for in any product you use, you can move past the marketing and advertising hype and make an informed decision based on education and knowledge. Now back to the subject. The second thing to knowis what type of processing was use to get it into a powder or pillform (most mass produced amino acid supplements are inone of these twoforms). Whey protein, out of most supplemental proteins, seems to be the best absorbed. As you will see, these “supplements” have a much lower Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) than eating regular food and are just dismal when compared to MAP (Master Amino Pattern). What they do provide is quick access to protein after training with little prep required, usually just mixed with water. I have listed the 4 methods for manufacturing whey so if you decide to use it, you can make an informed decision.

There are 4 types of processing methods for whey:

1: The most common is micro/ultra filtration. This technique the whey is produced using what the manufacturers call “polymer filters”. These filters separate the protein from the liquid milk and whey and produce the protein. Micro/Ultra filtration technique is NOT patented by any manufacturer thus the price is always lower than any other way. Companies that use this process are “Land O Lakes”, Protein, and the company that makes the Iso-Chill. For bodybuilding purposes, use the micro/ultra filtration process if you want and whey isolate at a good economic price.

2: The second process is Cross-Flow Micro-filtration (CFM). This process is trademarked by Glanbia Nutritionals. The CFM is the highest quality whey isolate in the world. Instead of using polymer filters that cost about $15,000 dollars and wear down like a car tire does, the CFM process uses ceramic filters. These ceramic filters cost about $150,000. They are indestructible. The CFM process results in a higher protein sub-fraction content and less sodium and more calcium. People that purchase the CFM whey isolate are people that are looking for the very BEST whey. A protein that is higher in growth factors and other components than micro/ultra process.

3: The third process in patented by Davisco foods. This process is the ion exchange whey isolate. The ion exchange manufacturing technique using chemical solvents and electron charges to separate the protein for the liquid. The ion exchange process results in the highest BCAA content and protein %. But keep in mind that you can have a concentrate or an isolate ion exchange protein. Use the ion exchange whey isolate if you want the highest protein percentage possible.

4: The fourth manufacturing technique that is used is called “hydrolyzation” A hydrolyzed whey protein is actually a whey protein that has been “pre-digested”. The manufactures and enzymes to the whey protein to start the digestion process and to convert the whey protein into peptides. The maximum that a hydrolyzed protein can be pre-digested is 50%. I have never seen anything higher. So the rest of the 50% of the hydrolyzed protein is still in its “whole food” state. Use a hydrolyzed whey protein for quick digestion. Usual after post-workouts. One looks to achieve the term aminoacidemia. A quick flush of amino acids entering the blood stream for a super anabolic effect.

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The four manufacturing techniques described above are the only commercial available proteins used today.

Take a look at this ingredient statement found on a sample jar of whey protein that we found.

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate),

Quite confusing isn’t it?

First off you the label doesn’t state which manufacturing technique it is. So your left guessing. Second you don’t know how much of each product they are using. Are you getting 50% whey isolate, 25% WPC and 25% hydrolyzed whey. Well, we will never know.

Take a look at this second label.

Cross Flow Micro/Ultra filtered 100% Pure Whey Protein Isolate (Beta Lactoglobulin 19,100 MW/50% Alpha Lactoalbumin 14,700 MW/20% Glycomacropeptides 16,200 MW 20%, Immunoglobulin 95,000 MW/3%, Bovine Serum Albumin 65,000 MW/2%, Protease Peptone <1% Lactoferrin <1%, Lacto Peroxidase <1%),

Wow sounds really high tech doesn’t it? The company decided to add the words “Cross Flow” to make it sound more scientific. Don’t be fooled. Now all the terms after “whey protein isolate” are the protein subfractions. These protein subfractions are all naturally occurring. They are not separately added ingredients. The label should actually look like this. “Micro/Ultra filtration whey isolate.” That’s it.

Thus, now you know how to read a supplement facts label and how to choose which whey protein will best fit your needs.

Here is a breakdown of Map vs. Dietary Protein vs. Dietary Protein Supplements

1: Map-99% Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU), this is the anabolic action of a protein (amino acids), is absorbed in 23 minutes because it is pre-digested, causes not nitrigen catabolites or kidney stress, and has no contraindications.

2: Dietary Proteins-32% (average) NNU, 3-6 hour digestion, 68% nitrigen catabolites, causes kidney stress.

3: Dietary Protein Supplements-16% (average) NNU, 3-6 hour digestion, 84% nitrogen catabolites.

As you can see, Master Amino Pattern (MAP) is the clear choice if you want 99% absorbtion and anabolic action to feed, grow, and recover your muscles. I’m pretty sure that is why you would take a protein supplements, correct me if I am wrong. Like all decisions we make in our lives, make them from a place of education and information, not just because someone told you. Information is power, use it.

Yours in health,

Cody Oakland M.S.

 

 

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The Truth About Amino Acids

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

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There are a ton of amino acids on the market today all claiming explosive muscle growth andfaster recovery time. Amino acids are the building blocks for muscle tissue growth, repair, and synthesis. Protocol Supplements, in conjunction with Dr. Luca-Morreti, has the only amino acid supplement that has 99.8% anabolic action and that is Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP). Most other amino acid supplements on the market have a net nitrogen utilization (NNU) of 15%-25%. What this means is only that small percentage of these productshave the ablilty to grow and repair muscle, the rest is lost as catabolic waste and nitrogen metabolites. This only serves to place more stress on the kidneys. Protocol Supplements has found the highest NNU of any amino acid supplement, and that includes dietary protein (food).We have contracted with the company that created this amazing product to give you the very bestamino acid supplement available.

We at Protocol Supplements are dedicate to provide you with the very best products and information available so that you can become the best athlete possible. We create our products using the finest organic ingredients available and put them into products that have an amazing rate of cellular absorbtionto ensure that what you put into your body, stays in your body for maximum effect, and not just expensive urine.

Yours in health,

Cody Oakland, M.S.

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Protocol Supplements Mission Statement

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Protocol Supplements was created with one thought in mind, to give anyone who is truly interested and commited to their health access to the best nutritional products available.

You will notice very quickly that we have not filled this site with a million different product selections. The reasoning behind this is simple, there are not that many good products, let alone great, for me to waste my time with, and better yet, for you to waste your money on. Inferior products with little or no quality control, low quality ingredients, and very low cellular absorbtion rates all converge  to fill the shelves of your local health food stores with inferior products sold by 18 year olds who have no idea what they are talking about.  I have only one product per category so their is no big decision on which multi-vitamin to choose or what is the best protein supplement.  I have done the homework for you and thus have taken out all the guesswork and decision making. You can come here to find the product you want and the help you are looking for with assurance that you will receive the information you need.

Protocol Supplements is commited to provide the most comprehensive and cutting edge nutritional system available. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or someone just looking for a great liquid multi-vitamin, you will find what you need here.  All of our products can be taken individually for specific reasons or combined to create an overall optimal health strategy.  Everyone will find what they are looking for here. We have created nutritional and performance packs to not only give you all that you need, but to give you more value for you money.  So with all that being said, welcome to Protocol Supplements, and feel free to post questions, opinions, and comments to anything you read or want to know and we will be happy to answer them.

Yours in health,

Cody Oakland

M.S. Exercise Physiology

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Protocol Supplements Mission Statement

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Protocol Supplements was created with one thought in mind, to give anyone who is truly interested and commited to their health access to the best nutritional products available.

You will notice very quickly that we have not filled this site with a million different product selections. The reasoning behind this is simple, there are not that many good products, let alone great, for me to waste my time with, and better yet, for you to waste your money on.  Mass marketed products with little or no quality control, low quality ingredients, and low cellular absorbtion rates all converge to fill the shelves of your local health food stores with inferior products sold by people who do not have the experince or education to make informed decisions for your health.  I have only one product per category so their is no big decision on which multi-vitamin to choose or what is the best protein supplement. I have done the homework for you and thus have taken out all the guesswork and decision making. You can come here to find the product and help you are looking for with assurance that you will receive the information you are looking for.

Protocol Supplements is commited to providing the most comprehensive and cutting edge nutritional system available.  It does’nt matter if you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or someone just looking for a great liquid multi-vitamin, you will find what you need here.  All of our products can be taken individually for specific reasons or combined to create an overall optimal health strategy.  Anyone will find what they are looking for here. We have created nutritional and performance packs to not only give you all that you need, but to give you more value for you money. So with all that being said, welcome to Protocol Supplements and feel free to post questions, opinions, and comments to anything you read or want to know and we will be happy to answer them.

Yours in health,

Cody Oakland

M.S. Exercise Physiology

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