PureGreen Protein
Description
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VIBRANT HEALTH
Protein supplements come in many forms. Some are a better fit for us than others. Egg albumin and whey proteins have long been considered the best -- until now. The amino acid profiles of albumin and whey supply all the essential amino acids needed by human muscle, although not quite in the proper ratios to precisely match. They nevertheless are efficiently utilized by the human body to build muscle tissue and other structures. What isn't needed for tissue building is usually burned up for energy production. Indeed, about 55% of dietary protein is commonly converted to energy. That is actually a good thing because conversion of protein to energy happens at a gradual pace, resulting in sustained and steady blood sugar levels.
Plant proteins have historically been poorly suited for human use. Most lack one or more essential amino acids or contain so little of one or another of them that it is as if the amino acid were absent. Hemp protein is a classic example. Its amino acid profile is a miserable match for human muscle tissue.
Soy protein's amino acid profile is also unbalanced for human needs, with the additional problem of "anti-nutrients" that interfere with basic aspects of human biochemistry. First among them are inhibitors that block trypsin and chromotrypsin, enzymes needed for protein digestion. Soybeans also contain haemagglutinin, a clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together, goitrogens that depress thyroid function, and one of the highest phylate levels of any grain or legume. Phylates block intestional absorption of essential minerals (i.e., calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc). Residues of these anti-nutrients often remain in processed soy proteins.
Other plant proteins fare better under analysis. Pea protein ranks highly with an amino acid ratio suitably approximating human muscle. Spirulina protein and rice protein have value by containing good amounts of all essential amino acids, in fairly good balance.
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 31.34 grams
Servings per Container: 15 |
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value** |
| Calories | 109 | |
| Calories from fat | 14.4 | |
| Total Fat | 1.6g | 2.5 |
| -Saturated | .42g | 2.1 |
| -Polyunsaturated | .82g | 17.3 |
| -Monounsaturated | .29g | 6.1 |
| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8.13 |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2.97 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4g | 1.33 |
| -Dietary Fiber | 1.36g | 5.4 |
| -Sugars | .09g | |
| Protein | 20g | |
| -Vitamin A | 0 i.u. | 0 |
| -Vitamin B12 | 250mcg | 4167 |
| -Vitamin C | 0mg | 0 |
| -Calcium | 219mg | 21.9 |
| -Iron | 15.57mg | 86.5 |
| Essential Amino Acids | | |
| -Arginine | 1.47g | |
| -Isoleucine | 1.2g | |
| -Leucine | 2 | |
| -Lysine | 1.7g | |
| -Methionine | .59g | |
| -Phenylalanine | .92g | |
| -Threonine | 1.18g | |
| -Tryptophan | .65g | |
| -Valine | 1.8g | |
| Above Values derive from ingredients below | | |
| Yellow Pea Protein | 13.19g | |
| Alfalfa Protein | 6.59g | |
| Rice Protein | 4.4g | |
| Spirulina Powder | 2.2g | |
| Natural Vanilla Flavor | 1.5g | |
| Natural sweetener with Luo Han Guo | .9g | |
| L-Lysine | 730mg | |
| L-Threonine | 590mg | |
| L-Valine | 510mg | |
| L-Methionine | 370mg | |
| Natural Almond Flavor | .2g | |
| Protease, from Aspergillus niger | 75 SAPU | |
| Protease, from Aspergillus oryzae | 20000HUT | |
| Alpha-galactosidase | 300 GAL | |
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** Percent Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established.
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Manufacturer's Directions
As a dietary supplement, once each day - or more often if you would like - mix one level scoop of PureGreen Protein into 8 ounces of your favorite juice, rice, or almond beverege, or water. Stir briskly. Drink, enjoy, and prosper.