Ultra Protein Plus (Vanilla Bean), Douglas Labs Protein supplement beverage (Vanilla Bean) Ultra Protein Plus powder, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, can be reconstituted into a delicious, vanilla bean flavored, nutritionally fortified protein drink that is a rich source of all the indispensable amino acids essential to health, as well as 25% of the nutrition provided by Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra Preventive® III, a multi-vitamin/mineral dietary supplement. Ultra Protein Plus’s source of protein is from yellow peas, a low allergenic source that contains no genetically modified plant tissue and is pesticide, lactose and gluten free. Ultra Protein Plus beverage powder also provides a significant amount of the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS). FUNCTIONS The dietary protein provided by Ultra Protein Plus supplies essential amino acids that participate in all of the body’s metabolic and physiologic systems including the intestine, skeletal muscle, and the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Protein turnover in these systems is continuous and can be substantial. The dynamics of this constant degradation and resynthesis demand a daily supply of dietary protein and their constituent amino acids. Essential or indispensable dietary amino acids must be supplied by the diet as they are not made de novo by the body. Recent analyses of the dietary protein needs of people suggest that age and activity level may influence protein requirement for optimum health. For example, elderly adults may have a significantly higher protein requirement than that of young adults. This requirement may be as high as 1.0 g protein per kg body weight per day, or 25% more than that suggested for a young adult. This higher requirement may derive from a lower efficiency of protein utilization in advancing age, despite the associated decrease in muscle mass. Failure to meet these increased protein needs may negatively affect an individual’s immuno-competence and recovery from medical complications. Some scientists have also suggested that increased protein synthesis follows prolonged exercise. Athletes competing in body building or endurance sports may require significantly more protein that the normal requirement. Ultra Protein Plus contains BeFlora Plus , a prebiotic soluble dietary fiber fructooligosaccharide (FOS). This dietary fiber passes through the small intestine into the colon without being digested or absorbed. Once in the colon, FOS selectively supports healthy levels of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria, and other gram-positive, acid-producing bacteria. This in turn creates a slightly acidic environment in the colon that is inhospitable to potentially harmful bacteria and other microorganisms, such as E. coli, and Clostridium species. Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra Protein Plus can help satisfy the body’s need for not only the indispensable amino acids, but also for the essential nutrients needed for optimum structure and function of all the body’s systems. INDICATIONS Ultra Protein Plus powder is a healthful nutritionally fortified protein supplement for individuals who wish to increase their intake of protein, essential nutrients, and prebiotics in the form of a delicious beverage. SUGGESTED USE Adults take one to two servings per day, mixed with 8 to 10 ounces of water or other liquid. Blend well. SIDE EFFECTS No adverse effects have been reported.  Supplement Facts   Container Size 948 g   Serving Size 1 Scoop   Amount Per 1 Scoop Content %DV     Calories 92   Total Carbohydrate (Vanilla Bean) 7.6 g   Sugars (as Fructose) 5 g   Soluble Fiber 1 g   Protein 18 g   Vitamin A Palmitate/Beta-Carotene 6105 IU   Vitamin D-3 25 IU   Vitamin E (Succinate) 100 IU   Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Corn Free) 260 mg   Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin HCl) 24 mg   Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) 12 mg   Niacin/Niacinamide 43 mg   Pantothenic Acid (d-Calcium Pantothenate) 125 mg   Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex) 24 mg   Vitamin B-12 (on Ion Exchange Resin) 25 mcg   Folic Acid 200 mcg   Biotin 75 mcg   Choline Citrate/Bitartrate 34 mg   Inositol 23 mg   Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex 23 mg   PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 11 mg   Calcium (Citrate/Ascorbate Complex) 112 mg   Magnesium (Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex) 115 mg   Potassium (Aspartate Complex) 22 mg   Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) 5 mg   Manganese (Aspartate Complex) 4.5 mg   Iodine (Kelp) 45 mcg   Chromium GTF (Organically bound with GTF activitylow allergenicity) 45 mcg   Selenium (Organic Selenium in Krebs* Cycle and Kelp) 45 mcg   Molybdenum (Krebs*) 23 mcg   Vanadium (Krebs*) 11 mcg   Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex) 0.3 mg   Trace Elements (from Sea Vegetation) 20 mcg   L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 45 mg   Betaine HCl 34 mg   Typical Amino Acid Profile:   Histidine 500 mg   Isoleucine 830 mg   Leucine 1440 mg   Lysine 1480 mg   Methionine plus Cystine 420 mg   Phenylalanine plus Tyrosine 1730 mg   Threonine 740 mg   Tryptophan 180 mg   Valine 940 mg   Glycine 830 mg   Alanine 850 mg   Serine 970 mg   Aspartic Acid 2215 mg   Proline 810 mg   Arginine 1620 mg   Glutamic Acid 3565 mg     Other Ingredients (Vanilla Bean): Yellow pea protein, Fructose, Natural Vanilla Bean Flavor, Maltodextrin and BeFlora soluble fiber   % Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. * Daily Value (DV) not established. Product: Ultra Protein Plus (Vanilla Bean) Manufacturer: Douglas Labs Item #: 57054-948X Content: 948 g