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Proprietary Protein Blend: A unique combination of soy isolate and whey concentrate designed to deliver the following benefits: Constant energy for several hours with no spikes in glucose or insulin levels; Stimulation of the immune system, positive effects on cholesterol and triglycerides levels; support of thyroid function, increase in growth hormone activity, promotion of lean muscle mass, and a boost to the antioxidant network. The blend may reduce the risk of certain cancers, including breast and prostate. It may reduce bone loss and decrease load on the kidneys. It is a complete protein source supplying all amino acids required by the human body. The FDA has concluded that the 25 grams of soy protein per day included in each serving, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Fibersol 2: Fibersol 2 is a digestion-resistant maltodextrin. This special fiber acts in the body as both soluble and insoluble fiber to help: hasten movement of food through the digestive track, support normal weight, improve insulin sensitivity, normalize high estrogen levels; slow absorption of carbohydrates; bind toxins, encourage beneficial bacteria, and provide a feeling of fullness.
Vitamins: Vitamins are required for many body processes to work properly. This includes the conversion of food into energy. The amounts contained in ATN are based on Optimum Daily Intake (ODI) rather than the common Required Daily Allowance (RDA). The goal of the RDA level is to prevent vitamin deficiency disease such as scurvy. The goal of the ODI is to promote optimum health.
Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a leading antioxidant required for normal vision, producing a health baby, and proper immune function. High doses may increase insulin sensitivity and good cholesterol levels. Natural Beta Carotene is converted to Vitamin A only in the amounts required by the body.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an antioxidant the works together with Vitamin E and A. The body does not make Vitamin C. It is an antioxidant that slows glucose damage and bolsters the immune system. It helps prevent cataracts, reduce cholesterol, and limit blood vessel damage. High doses are reported to help normalize glucose control. It is cancer preventative and helps escort toxins out of the body.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is required for proper insulin and glucose processing. It is important in using calcium and phosphorus, bone and tooth development, heart rhythm regulation and muscle strength, prevention of breast and colon cancer, and immune system function. The body makes vitamin D when the sun shines on the skin. Weak Winter sunlight inhibits this process. After menopause many woman have difficulty making Vitamin D this way.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that controls free radical damage. It slows excess glucose damage to cells and DNA, inhibits inflammation, lowers C-reactive protein levels, helps keep bad cholesterol neutral, and improves insulin functioning. It improves circulation, promotes normal blood clotting, and helps reduce blood pressure. Other benefits include bolstering the immune system, alleviating leg cramps, improving tissue repair, and addressing premenstrual symptoms.
Vitamin B1–Thiamine: Vitamin B1-Thiamine is used in converting carbohydrates to glucose. In addition, it is important for proper brain function, emotional state, heart muscle strength, making blood and stomach acid.
Vitamin B2-Riboflavin: Vitamin B2-Riboflavin helps convert fats, carbohydrates, and protein into energy. It is used to make niacin and to absorb Vitamin B6. It assists in eye health, developing healthy babies, and maintaining the digestive tract.
Vitamin B3-Niacin: Vitamin B3–Niacin is required to convert food into energy. It is also involved in maintaining the nervous system, thinking processes, and mental health. It helps balance cholesterol and promotes proper circulation. It maintains skin health.
Vitamin B5-Panothenic Acid: Vitamin B5–Panothenic Acid reduces the stress hormone adrenalin (cortisol), is used to make antibodies in the immune system, to create other vitamins, and in converting food into energy. It is required for proper digestion.
Vitamin B6-Pyrodoxine: Vitamin B6-Pyrodoxine is required for making protein. It resists hardening of the arteries and promotes a healthy immune system. It is used to balance electrolytes such as potassium and sodium. It promotes brain and nervous sytem function. It reduces inflammation. Deficiencies may also cause anemia, nerve damage, seizures, skin problems, and mouth sores. People taking oral contraceptives, estrogen, cortisone, or antidepressants may have an increased need for B6.
Vitamin B12–Methylcobalamin: Vitamin B12–Methylcobalamin helps the body build proteins, use iron, and convert fats and carbohydrates into energy. It maintains normal DNA, and promotes healthy sleep patterns and fertility. Strict vegetarians may lack required levels of B12 as it is lacking in non-animal foods. The body must convert other forms of B12 to our methyl form before it is effective. Some people do not make this conversion well enough.
Folate-Folic Acid: Folate-Folic Acid is used to create DNA and support normal development and growth of the nervous system. Vitamin B12 and folate work together for heart health. Women on oral contraceptives may need increased folic acid. Adequate folic acid is required for normal fetal development.
Biotin: Biotin supports the function of other B vitamins. It is important for cell growth, converting food into energy, healthy bone marrow, skin, bones, nerves and hair. Saccharin and some antibiotics reduce ability to absorb and use biotin. SACCHARIN AND ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT IN OUR PRODUCTS.
Calcium: Calcium is required for strong bones and teeth, muscle function including preventing cramping, normal blood pressure and clotting, and DNA and RNA creation. It helps prevent colon cancer and is important in nerve transmission. Calcium absorption can be reduced by excess intake of carbonated beverages. Kidney stones can result from excess calcium intake.
Iron: Iron is required for carrying oxygen in the blood, for energy production, in supporting the immune system, and for growth. It is also used to create many enzymes throughout the body. Iron absorption requires many different vitamins and mineral such as Vitamin A, several B vitamins, and Vitamin C. Copper, manganese, and molybdenum are necessary as well as adequate stomach acid.
Phosphorus: Phosphorus is used in energy production for proper heart and kidney health, and for producing new cells throughout the body. It works to keep the body at the proper level of acidity. It should be combined with magnesium and calcium and consumed in balanced amounts.
Iodine: Iodine effects thyroid function, making it very important for proper conversion of food into energy. Lack of iodine has been associated with breast cancer.
Magnesium: Magnesium has many uses in the body including energy production, eye health, calcium and phosphorous absorption, nerve function, heart health, and proper working of other muscles. It is directly involved in the production and release of insulin, and for the sensitivity of cells to insulin.
Zinc: Zinc is directly involved in regulating glucose, insulin and therefore body weight. Zinc deficiency is associated with obesity. It is used to make insulin. It is also important for prostate health, wound healing, the sense of smell and taste, healthy reproductive organs, and for helping the body use vitamins A and E. Zinc is required to create the feeling of fullness after a meal.
Selenium: Selenium enhances the function of vitamin E and is an important antioxidant by itself. It assists in thyroid, pancreas and heart function, enhances the immune system, and helps recycle Vitamin C. Selenium appears to be protective against heart disease.
Copper: Copper is used for bone creation, making hemoglobin to carry oxygen in the blood, bone, joint and nerve health, skin integrity, skin and hair pigmentation, and in energy production. Balanced copper intake is important as excesses can cause free radical activity.
Manganese: Manganese is important for glucose regulation, for energy production, nerve health, bone and connective tissue creation, and reproductive health and lactation. It helps the body use vitamins B1 and E.
Chromium: Chromium is also known as Glucose Tolerance Factor (GFT). The body cannot use glucose properly without adequate levels of chromium present. Up to 90% of American diets are reported to be lacking proper chromium levels.
Chloride -sourced from sodium chloride-(table salt): Chloride is essential for life in correct amounts.
Acetyl L Carnitine: Acetyl L Carnitine has been shown in studies to boost the ability of individual cells in the body to convert glucose into energy. This is especially important for brain cells. It has been shown useful in supporting memory function and moderating both depression and dementia.
N-Acetyl Cysteine: N-Acetyl Cysteine is a powerful antioxidant.. It is also used to make Glutathione which combines with selenium to make another powerful antioxidant. It is know to be protective of the liver, and is a natural expectorant. It has been shown useful in improving symptoms in a host of neurological conditions
Blueberry Leaf Extract: Blueberry Leaf Extract is a source for Chlorogenic Acid and Hydroxycinnamic Acid which help maintain glucose levels, lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and fats in the blood (triglycerides). Chlorogenic Acid is also known to be anti-bacterial and anti viral and is an effective antioxidant.
Grape Seed Extract: Grape Seed Extract concentrates naturally occurring oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) which are powerful antioxidants. They also support collagen and elastin. These are two critical components of skin health and appearance, connective tissue, blood vessels and muscle. OPCs are useful in reducing the effects of allergies as a natural anti-histamine. OPCs also help improve circulation down to the smallest blood vessels, which provide nutrition to cells and remove waste.
Green Tea Extract: Green Tea Extract concentrates naturally occurring Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) which is another highly powerful antioxidant. It is reported as 200 times more powerful than Vitamin E. It helps keep bad cholesterol and total cholesterol levels within normal limits, It is reported to reduce infections of bacteria which cause dental cavities, and also digestive tract and respiratory infections.
Tomato Powder: Tomato Powder contains lycopene, which is a strong antioxidant and has been shown to protect against prostate cancer in men. Research suggests it may also be protective against cervical, breast, bladder, digestive tract, lung and skin cancers. It is also protective against heart disease.
Spinach Powder: Spinach Powder is a good source of calcium, vitamins A, C, K and folic acid. It contains the bioflavonoid Quercetin which is a strong antioxidant. It has been used to prevent bone loss and for easing inflammatory illnesses such as arthritis. It supports the heart and circulation and has been used to improve brain function.
Carrot Powder: Carrot Powder is a natural source of Vitamin C and beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A only as it needs to. Carrot powder can boost the immune system and support skin health. There is evidence that the Vitamin A it supplies can cause cancer cells to self-destruct.
Cabbage Powder: Cabbage Powder is a source of Vitamin C, beta carotene, and potassium. It is a source of bioflavonoids which are required for Vitamin C effectiveness. It is being studied for it’s anti cancer and anti-infective properties. It also has pain reducing effects and can boost the immune system and the ability to eliminate toxins from the body. It’s antifungal effects are attributed to its sulfur content, supporting its historical use against yeast infections.
Broccoli Powder: Broccoli Powder is a strong source of Vitamin K as well as Vitamins C and A. It induces production of the enzymes Quinine Reductase and Glutathione S-Tarnsferase that eliminate cancer–causing toxins from the body. Broccoli contains as much calcium by weight as milk. It kills the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer.
Lactase: Lactase is the digestive enzyme required to break sugars in milk down into glucose for use as energy in the body. It is secreted in the small intestine. Many humans are naturally deficient in lactase as adults. Lactase deficiency has been linked to difficulty absorbing calcium and to migraine headaches.
Lipase: Lipase is the main enzyme responsible for breaking down fats into usable substances in the body. It is secreted by the pancreas.
Bromelain: Bromelain is a collection of enzymes and compounds useful in the digestion of proteins. It is also highly anti inflammatory and is useful for sports injury, trauma, arthritis and other kinds of swelling. It can be useful for reducing formation of blood clots, healing after surgery, sinus problems and digestive trouble.
Papain: Papain is a combination of amino acids useful in the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.. While it is plant-based, it is very similar to the natural enzyme pepsin produced in the body.
Inulin: Inulin is a natural carbohydrate compound that the body does not digest well. It is known as a “prebiotic” because it serves as food for the bacteria required for proper digestion in the human gut. Therefore it helps maintain the proper balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Many people do not have this balance and have compromised digestion as a result. Regular consumption is reported to alter glucose metabolism.