Sport Organic Plant Based Protein (Chocolate) - 840g + BONUS

Sport Organic Plant Based Protein (Chocolate) - 840g + BONUS

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Formulated by Garden of Life, Sport Organic Plant Based Protein in Chocolate is high in antioxidants and supports muscle recovery post work out. This protein powder is certified clean, meaning no pesticides or GMO’s and is fully organic. It has also been NSF certified for sport and proven free from banned substances. Containing 30g of protein per serving to support muscle growth and added BCAAs to eliminate muscle soreness, Garden of Life’s Sport Plant Based protein powder is not only delicious, but can easily be enjoyed after any workout. [POWDER]

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Per 2 (44g) scoops:
180
Calories
3.5g
Fat
0.5g
Saturated or trans fat
8g
Carbohydrate
3g
Fibre
2g
Sugars
30g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
180mg
Sodium
400mg
Potassium
175mg
Calcium
6.5mg
Iron
400mg
Phosphorus
40mg
Magnesium
5mg
Zinc
27μg
Selenium
1.1mg
Manganese
51μg
Molybdenum
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Organic Pea Protein Product, Organic Cocoa, Organic Carob, Organic Apple, Sea Salt, Organic Navy Bean Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Bean Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Tart Cherry, Organic Cranberry Seed, Organic Turmeric, Bifidobacterium LactisBl-04, Organic Blueberry, Organic Goji, Organic Rice Maltodextrin, Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Chocolate Flavour, Organic Stevia Extract.

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840g

Dosage

Mix 2 level scoops (scoop included) with 350ml of cold water or non-dairy liquid. Take within 1 hour after workout and throughout the day.

Important Information

Certified for sport: Free from banned substances. Vegan, Gluten Free, Made without dairy or soy ingredients. No added sugars, fillers, artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives. Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg, milk, soy and tree nuts. May contain traces of soy due to agricultural practices. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

Highlights
  • Certified for sport, free from banned substances
  • No toxic pesticides
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • 5.5g BCAAs
  • 5g Glutamine & Glutamic Acid
  • Added probiotic
  • Refuels and Repairs Muscles
  • Promotes Faster Recovery
  • Supports Immune System
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • No added sugars
  • Organic
  • Non GMO

Articles by a naturopathic doctor.

Manufacturer Info

Garden of Life brings you trusted products like Raw Organic Protein, Vitamin Code, MyKind Organics, Dr. Formulated Probiotics and Collagen. Certified Organic and non-GMO vitamins and supplements, Graden of Life always starts with real foods. These foods provide their formulas with the power to be their best.

PROTEIN

Protein is one of the most important building blocks in our bodies.


Types of protein:
Whey, egg, soy, rice and peas are all great sources of protein.


Protein is second most abundant substance in our body; it is second only to water. Protein makes up much of the structure of our body, including: our muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, organs, glands, nails, and hair. It also makes up the vast majority of the molecules that allow our bodies to function and regulate itself; protein is required for: cell signaling molecules, hormones, transport molecules and most enzymes in our bodies, including our digestive enzymes. For more information on enzymes, please click here. Without sufficient protein, our bodies cannot function properly.

DNA – The Code for Proteins
Our genetic material (DNA) is the blueprint that shows each cell how to produce the proteins that make life possible. It is differences in this coding that makes the variations of our proteins that make each of us unique. For example, it is protein in the iris of our eyes that gives us our distinctive eye colours.


What is protein?
Proteins are composed of building blocks called amino acids. These subunits are linked together by peptide bonds to form chains that can be straight lines, or branched like the sub-branches on a tree. When we eat protein the body must break these peptide bonds in the digestive tract using proteases (for more information on proteases, please click here). Then single amino acids, or amino acids in short chains (called peptides), are absorbed through the gut, into the body, where they are used as building blocks to create whatever protein the body needs.


Essential Amino Acids
Some amino acids are considered "non-essential". This means that we do not need to ingest these amino acids, because our bodies can biosynthesize them using the skeleton of other amino acids. So long as the body gets sufficient protein, these amino acids are not required. The amino acids that the body cannot produce itself need to be taken in through the diet, and are called "essential" amino acids. There are 9 essential amino acids: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, histidine, and valine. Some amino acids are "conditionally essential", meaning that certain populations who naturally don't make enough, or all humans under certain conditions, may require certain dietary intake to meet their needs. Some examples of conditionally essential amino acids are: arginine, glutamine, cysteine, and glycine.


Protein Malnutrition
Protein is an easily available energy source for the body. When insufficient protein is ingested in the diet, or insufficient calories are taken in, the body will catabolize protein from muscle mass and then eventually from the organs to cover the deficit. This breakdown of body tissue can even happen before exhausting fat reserves. As protein levels drop, the body will prioritize protein usage to enzymes and signaling molecules to continue proper bodily function, and will catabolize other tissues to do so. As such, insufficient protein or calorie intake results in protein malnutrition, which causes muscle wasting, and eventually can lead to the breakdown of organs, and tissues. Eventually this causes a condition known as Kwashiorkor, which causes diarrhea, edema (swelling) and a large protruding belly.


Protein and Weight Loss
It is important to note the connection between low calorie diets and loss of muscle mass. Those individuals seeking to lose weight who overly restrict their dietary intake will ultimately lower their muscle mass. This is counterproductive, as our muscles are the body tissue that burns the most calories by weight. From a biological perspective, the body's response makes sense; when food is scarce, reducing the amount of calorie burning tissue you have, allows you to live with lesser requirements until food can be found again. In modern society, this leads to the inability to lose weight despite a calorie-restricted diet. Recently, the popularity of high protein diets has made supplementation of protein popular for weight loss. When protein is ingested with carbohydrate, it slows the rate at which sugar enters the body. By avoiding spikes in blood sugar, protein minimizes the storage of sugar as fat. Individuals with blood sugar imbalances, like diabetes and hypoglycemia, will benefit from protein's regulation of blood sugar. Because protein also builds muscle tissue, which burns more energy than other body tissue, it can also help weight loss.


Protein Requirements
According to the Canadian Dietary Reference Intake guidelines: sedentary adult women require 46 grams of protein per day, while sedentary adult males require 56 grams to avoid deficiency. This is just the amount to prevent protein malnutrition. Athletes and individuals who are physically active at work or play will all require additional protein to repair their tissue and build more lean muscle. People who are recovering from illness or long periods of inactivity require additional protein to rebuild their lost muscle mass as well. The immune system is dependent on protein to make the cells and antibodies that protect our body. Frequent colds and flus and chronic infections are signs that the body may need more protein. In general, the recommendation is between 1.5 and 2 grams of protein per kilogram body weight daily intake for fairly active people. This is around 125g of protein per day for a 70kg (155lb) person.


Excess Protein
The body is incapable of storing protein, so when we ingest it in much larger amounts than the body needs, excess protein has to be broken down. The extra amino acids are transported to the liver where they are broken down to create energy. Although an easy energy source, protein does not "burn clean", and breaking it down creates a waste product called urea. Normally this is easily excreted through the kidneys in our urine. This excretion requires calcium, so high protein diets should be combined with a calcium supplement to protect against reduced calcium stores.

Along with protein, branched chain amino acids are also important to consider when taking sports nutrition supplements.


Branched Chain Amino Acids [BCAAs]


This group of amino acids: valine, leucine, and isoleucine are essential amino acids that contain branched side groups. They have been shown to help prevent the painful lactic acid build up during strenuous exercise that causes stiffness the morning after, also known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).


Dosage
Dosage recommendations for BCAA's vary widely and more research is required. Recent studies have used dosages ranging from 200-300mg of each of valine, leucine and isoleucine daily to 2-5 grams of each per day. Research indicates that the smallest beneficial dosage of BCAA's is 150mg of each leucine, isoleucine, and valine per day, although studies generally include leucine in a higher ratio to the other two (Eg. 50% leucine, 25% valine, 25% isoleucine).


Safety
Supplementation of BCAA's has been tested up to between 10 and 30g a day without negative effects being observed for a time period of up to 6 months. The long-term effects of BCAA supplementation have not yet been studied. It should be noted that excessive supplementation with certain amino acids such as lysine can reduce the prevalence of other amino acids, such as arginine in the body which may have unintended effects.

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