SUPPORT (new blend, larger size)
stimulate glutathione - enhance immune health*
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We are pleased to introduce SUPPORT, our new blend. Now available in a bulk container with 570 grams, providing a full month supply at 4 Tbls. per day.
To appreciate the excellence of SUPPORT, it is important to understand whey proteins and how different manufacturing processes can adversely affect the final product.
SUPPORT is a microfiltered whey protein isolate that is the most “undenatured” form of whey, meaning its native protein structures are kept intact to a large degree. It has a greater than 90% protein content and is virtually lactose, fat and cholesterol free. During the process of microfiltration, the undesired particles in whey (lactose and fat) are separated from the protein in a low-temperature environment. High temperature pasteurization destroys these delicate compounds, which is why SUPPORT goes through an expensive but fragile process to ensure its bioactivity, safety and purity.
SUPPORT also has the critical micronutrients for brain function and yet remains the best value on the market today.
Raw whey is rich in protein called native micro fractions that include alpha lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, flycomacropeptide, immnoglobulins, serum albumin, lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase. When the protein is processed and these micro-fractions are destroyed, the whey protein is considered “denatured.”
But these micro fractions contain essential amino acids that are immediately available to muscle cells and also support the immune system with antibacterial and cell-protecting properties. For instance, immunoglobulins are also called antibodies that find and destroy viruses and bacteria; alpha lactalbumin is the most abundant protein in mother’s milk, and serum albumin is a precursor to glutathione (the body’s master antioxidant that is in every cell of the body). So it is essential to retain these micro fractions during the manufacturing process, or produce an “undenatured” whey protein.
Undenatured whey protein promotes enhanced immune system activity and allows the body to effectively filter contaminants. The super nutrients found in SUPPORT including alpha lactalbumin, lactoferrin and beta lactoglobulin are the building blocks of the body’s most potent immune cell protector and master antioxidant, glutathione.
Glutathione protects the body by destroying reactive oxygen molecules and free radicals produced by stress, pollutants and toxins. The brain is particularly susceptible to free radicals and studies have shown that many neurological and psychiatric disease processes are characterized by abnormalities in glutathione metabolism and antioxidant defenses.
The term undenatured whey does not ensure the milk is free of chemical, hormones, antibiotics or genetically modified organisms. They whey in SUPPORT is from certified organic milk (hormone, pesticide and agricultural chemical-free), and derived from cows that are never injected with pathogens, bovine growth hormones or any other hormone compounds, and graze on pesticide-free and chemical-free natural grass pastures.
The brain uses 20% of the body’s energy and approximately 25% of all the oxygen inhaled, and is a complex organ that also needs specific nutrients for optimal function.
SUPPORT was formulated for optimum brain function and includes the following micronutrients:
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required to maintain a healthy immune system, but also for the production of serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that controls mood, appetite, sleep patterns and sensitivity to pain.
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) is important in the production of red blood cells and assists the cells in the body to make and maintain DNA. But it also encourages normal nerve and proper brain function and may help reduce blood-levels of homocysteine (elevated levels have been implicated in increased risk of heart disease and stroke).
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is known as the anti-stress vitamin, protects the red blood cells in the human body, and may protect the brain from shrinkage as we age. B12 also affects the balance of homocysteine levels and how the body uses folic acid and carbohydrates.
Zinc functions as an antioxidant in the central nervous system and has been shown to protect the integrity of the blood brain barrier, which serves to protect the brain from toxic elements and foreign compounds. Of all the trace minerals, zinc is second to iron in total concentration in the brain.
Selenium is essential in the protection of heart cells and for normal functioning of the immune system, and is critical for healthy brain function. Low Selenium levels have been associated with cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety and hostility. Selenium is a co-factor for the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which aids in the regeneration of glutathione. Glutathione protects the cells from rancid fats, improves immune system response and fights off mutations to the cells.
Vitamin D3 is stored in the brain, skin, spleen, and bones and assists in calcium absorption. Vitamin D has also been reported to support the brain proteins known to be involved in learning, memory and motor control. A deficiency in Vitamin D has been associated with greater incidence of hip fractures, and may contribute to chronic fatigue and depression.
From raw materials to bottling SUPPORT uses Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the production process to ensure optimal purity. There is a difference between GMP compliance and actual GMP certification. GMP compliance means that a company is monitoring itself to the standards, whereas certification means that outside auditors ensure adherence to GMP standards. A GMP compliance certificate is the only way to ensure adherence to the GMP requirements. SUPPORT is Kosher certified.
price: $99.00
SUPPORT - 570 grams, providing a full month supply at 4 Tbls. per day.
REFERENCES:
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B9
Vitamin B12
Zinc
Selenium
Nutrition and Mental Health
Health and Selenium
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 Overview
Brain Injury and Glutathione
Glutathione – Antioxidant Defense
Oxidative Stress
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. More...
