Can your “green ” drink be harming you? by Mar y Sullivan,R.N.

Surprisingly, the answer is yes! To some degree, most of us have blood sugar sensitivities and digestive Malfunction of mind or body that can lead to fatigue and a weakened defense mechanism of body. So what do we do? We run to our local health food store and purchase a natural, instant greens and fruit drink. What you don’t know is that they can spike blood sugar, cause gas and bloating and make you feel even worse! Most of these drinks don’t even measure ORAC values (ORAC values measure the antioxidant capacity of a nutrient) and if they do, they are extremely low. They also are void of significant fiber and probiotics to improve regularity and digestive enzymes to reduce gas from all the rich nutrients. Choosing the right greens drink can make all the difference! Read below to see how the new scientifically designed formula by Olympian Labs can support your nutritional needs.

1. Whole Food Multivitamins - Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains whole foods that are rich in naturally occurring, highly assimilated vitamins and minerals. Consuming "nature made" nutrients is the most natural way to assimilate nutrients necessary for optimal health. In theory, taking whole foods in capsule or tablet form is great. Unfortunately, you just can’t get enough in pill form to make a difference. Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains 30 grams per serving of whole food nutrients providing you with the natural quantity of vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health… just look at the label and see.

2. Enzymes to Assist in Nutrient Digestion and Absorption and Reduce soreness - Optimal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract ensures that digestion and absorption of nutrients critical to good health happens efficiently. Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains both alpha and beta amylases and four different plant proteases uniquely combined to optimize the maximum digestion of starches and vegetable proteins in the various pH ranges of the body’s digestion system. Some people can’t digest foods with cellulytic content (high fiber and fruit skins). This results in the build-up of gastric gases. The cellulase enzyme in our blend relieves this problem. HemiSeb contains a special blend of xylanase, beta-glucanases, phytase and other hemicellulases. These enzymes reduce the viscosity of foods in the stomach, resulting in better absorption and bioavailability of nutrients.

3. Hypoallergenic Pea Protein Isolate; a plant based protein that yields a high biological value (65.4%). The BV is an accurate indicator of the biological activity of protein. It measures the actual amount of protein deposited per gram of protein absorbed. High BV proteins are a better choice for increased nitrogen retention, enhanced immunity and IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor) stimulation. They are superior for reducing lean tissue loss from various wasting states than proteins with a low BV score. Nearly all of the greens drinks available on the market today contain little to no protein. This can contribute to fluctuating blood sugar levels. Pea Protein Isolate is easily digested and support to maintain the balance of vegetable carbohydrates and protein ratio needed for complete nutrition. This is also a perfect protein choice for those with allergic dietary concerns.

4. Patented Fiber Protection – The recommended daily fiber intake based on a 2000-calorie diet is 25 grams per day. Most American diets rarely achieve this goal. Beneficial aspects of dietary fiber include decreased intestinal transit time, delayed gastric emptying, increased pancreatic secretions, provide bulk to stools, improved intestinal flora and may also support to decrease serum lipid levels (cholesterol). A low dietary fiber diet can lead to serious health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, gout, gallstones, High blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, ischemic problem, constipation, hemorrhoids and An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive track syndrome. Greens Protein 8 in 1 has added patented fiber (Fibersol) that yields nearly 20% of the RDA fiber requirements to increase fortify and protects your intestinal tract.

5. Antioxidant Protection - Antioxidants are our best defense against the damaging effects of free radicals on our cells. It is vital to include adequate amounts of antioxidant rich nutrients, like those found in fresh vegetables, to assist to fight free radicals every day. Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains nutrient-dense cereal greens, vegetables, herbal extracts and fruits for potent antioxidant protection. Each serving contains the antioxidant activity of over 15 cups of fresh fruits and vegetables! We don’t just say it’s a great antioxidant, we measure it using the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) lab test. The ORAC assay specifically measures the scavenging capacity of antioxidants in nutrients against the peroxyl radical; one of the most common reactive oxygen species found in the body. It is estimated that a scant 10% of the U.S. population consumes the recommended six servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This means that 90% of Americans don’t meet the minimum standards! The average serving of fruits and/or vegetables yields approximately 500 ORAC units and the USDA recommends that to provide meaningful antioxidant health benefits, you need at least 2,400 to 3,000 ORAC units in your daily diet. Greens Protein 8 in 1 offers excellent antioxidant protection by providing 9069 ORAC units per serving!

6. Gentle Detoxification & Cleansing – Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains amino acids and herbal detoxifiers to purify and cleanse your blood and support to remove destructive toxins, such as heavy metals and pollutants, that we ingest every day. These toxins will gradually weaken our tissues and lead to problem unless removed from our bodies daily.

7. Probiotics are friendly bacteria that play an important role in digestion, proper metabolism and overall health. Current scientific literature supports that regular use of probiotics promotes normal digestive health and assists to restore intestinal balance even for those who suffer with conditions such as in the condition of eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tract.

8. The Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) leucine, isoleucine and valine are important, essential amino acids that positively affect skeletal muscle growth, enhance fat loss, assist to stimulate protein synthesis and inhibit its breakdown. BCAA’s are critical to human life and are particularly involved in stress, energy and muscle metabolism.