Product Description
Suggested Use: Longevity and metabolic support nutritious and revitalizing drink that provides your foundation nutrients - protein, prebiotic fibre, creatine source and collagen source in a 16 to 20 ounce shaker cup:
- one and a half scoops of Dream Protein (two scoops for men) or two scoops of pea and rice protein for women (three scoops for men);
- oen to two scoops of clear soluble fiber
- ¾ of a scoop of clear nova scotia marine collagen + C
- 1/2 scoop clear recovery;
- add 6 - 8 ounces of water, coconut milk (from the carton - not the can), cashew milk, almond milk or oat milk
- ice optional
- shake and drink
Kit Benefits:
✔ May Help To Lose Fat And Retain Muscle
✔ Can Prevent Muscle Loss Which Is Common As We Age
✔ Aids digestive health and healthy glucose and insulin balance
✔ Provides the 10 benefits of collagen listed below
✔ Provides the benefits of creatine, BCAA's and glutamine on brain health and muscle mass (see below - 12 benefits)
Specfic Benefits of Four Foundation Nutrients Everyone Needs: Complete Protein, Marine Collagen + C, A Source of Creatine and Prebiotics/Soluble Fibre:
1. Complete Protein Source: You can choose to get your required daily protein intake from foods. Sometimes this is hard to do, especially if you don’t have time to cook or you get caught in meetings, are in your car or are jetting off to the gym. In these instances, a protein supplement providing a complete protein source is the key to helping you hit your protein intake target and whey protein, pea and rice, or an fermented, organic soy protein are your three best options.
2. Collagen: Why the protein powder and collagen supplements? Researchers have found that protein does not stop lean muscle loss caused by inactivity; however, whey powder or the right vegan protein blend can help to rebuild muscle when normal activities are resumed. This news may not be too surprising, since whey is considered one of the highest-quality, most absorbable and most complete proteins. It is also high in leucine, the most anabolic (or muscle-boosting) essential amino acid for muscle growth. Collagen peptides, by comparison, are much lower in their leucine content and can be low in essential amino acids, despite its other numerous health benefits. Keeping this in mind, I believe the perfect combination to consume when you rise in the morning is a serving of a marine collagen supplement that contains vitamin C and one serving of protein powder (whey or vegan) in a shaker cup. This will allow you to gain the benefits of both of these wonderful supplements. It’s also the best complement to intermittent fasting, as it helps protect your muscles, brain, bones, gut and adrenal glands while also enabling you to remain in ketosis because it is free from carbohydrates and fats.
Did you know that our bodies’ ability to produce new collagen declines, and existing collagen begins to break down, as we age? The loss of collagen effects skin, joints and bones and may also lead to increased digestive problems, weakened immune systems and increased risk of chronic illness. Good news! Science has shown that collagen supplementation can protect against and reverse these effects. Marine collagen, which is a type 1 collagen, is made of collagen peptides derived from fish and has the most efficient absorption of all collagen types. Marine collagen is anti-aging, environmentally friendly and sustainable, as it uses parts of the fish that are normally thrown away.
Here is the collagen top 10:
1. Builds bone strength. Studies have shown that marine collagen peptides help the absorption of calcium and other minerals that are essential for bone strength.
2. Improves skin, hair and nails. Increasing type 1 collagen levels can help your skin look firmer, increase smoothness and help your skin cells keep renewing and repairing normally. Clinical trials have shown that patients who supplement with marine collagen have a decrease in wrinkles and improved skin hydration and firmness. Think of it as an anti-aging wonder powder!
3. Stabilizes blood sugar. A 2016 study by the Alberta Diabetes Institute found consistently low levels of circulating glycine among people with type 2 diabetes. Thus, supplementing with marine collagen, which contains high amounts of glycine, may help balance blood sugar levels, which is especially important for diabetics.
4. Boosts metabolism. A boost in collagen may help improve metabolism by adding lean muscle mass to your frame and helping with the conversion of essential nutrients.
5. Improves wound healing and reduces scars. Supplementing with marine collagen can lead to faster and more complete healing of wounds. As the main component of the dermal matrix of the skin, collagen is necessary for skin to regenerate after any skin injury or deformation, such as scars, rashes and burns.
6. Reduces inflammation and helps with joint pain. With its gel-like, smooth structure that covers and holds our bones together, collagen allows us to glide and move without pain. It’s been shown to help your joints move more easily, reduce pain often associated with aging and even reduce the risk of joint deterioration.
7. Promotes brain health. Glycine makes up roughly 20 percent of the amino acids in collagen. It can help to improve sleep and has inhibitory functions that take action against excessive excitation in the brain. This allows your mind to calm down and focus.
8. Boosts thyroid hormones. Collagen can help boost your thyroid hormone levels by simply balancing the other proteins in your body. Collagen helps to boost your liver’s ability to convert thyroid hormone into active T3 thyroid hormone by lowering cortisol levels in your blood.
9. Has antibacterial effects. Recent research has discovered that peptide fragments contained within marine collagen have antibacterial properties. Specifically, collagencin, a peptide derived from collagen, has been found to inhibit the growth of infection and disease-causing bacteria.
10. Is a superior protein source for weight management. Collagen is a pure protein source that does not contain any carbs, sugar or fat. Daily intake of marine collagen may help to suppress appetite by keeping you feeling full longer and thus helping to promote weight loss.
3. Prebiotics/Fibre: Why start with prebiotics? All of us need to provide fuel for the beneficial bacteria in our guts, and that’s just what prebiotics are. According to Gut Microbes (February 2017), not all fibres can be classified as prebiotic; however, most prebiotics can be classified as dietary fibres. Consuming prebiotics is one of the best dietary strategies to promote the gastrointestinal microbiota and overall health. For example, it promotes the growth of bacteria that have been associated with reduced inflammation and improved gut barrier function. It also aids in the process of digestion and absorption, as well as gut immunity, and supports the relationship between the microbiome and the brain. This can be obtained with Clear Soluble Fiber which provides: 3 strains of bifidobacteria, 1 strain of lactobacillus and 4 grams of Sunfiber per scoop. The product does not cause bloating.
4. Creatine, Glutamine, BCAA Formula - Clear Recovery - for antiaging, recovery, energy, brain health and muscle growth. Creatine is an essential nutrient that needs to be replenished daily.
Creatine is a commonly used dietary supplement with a reputation for improving exercise performance and increasing muscle mass, and studies have shown that it delivers on its promise. According to Amino Acids (January 2010), creatine supplements play a therapeutic role in several diseases characterized by wasting (atrophic) conditions, weakness, and metabolic disturbances (such as in the muscle, bone, lung, and brain) as creatine is capable of slowing these degenerative states and can aid in alleviating some muscle disorders, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and inflammatory myopathies); central nervous diseases, including Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Alzheimer’s; and bone and metabolic disturbances, such as osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. In light of this, perhaps we should all be considering supplementing with creatine as we age. And since our body uses up about two grams of it per day, in addition to the natural decline with aging, replenishing our supply daily makes great sense for these 12 reasons:
1. It improves recovery after exercise and reduces soreness.
2. It’s one of the only supplements proven to increase energy.
3. It aids hydration and muscle contraction.
4. It aids fat metabolism and muscle growth.
5. It balances cortisol after exercise.
6. It increases energy and repair after exercise and surgery.
7. It enhances brain health and can be used to treat concussions.
8. It increases muscle volume.
9. It improves bone health healing.
10. It improves glucose tolerance.
11. It reduces age-related muscle loss.
12. It increases muscle performance and muscle mass in vegetarians.
Creatine is an extensively researched dietary supplement that has been shown to promote muscle gain, improve exercise performance and increase strength. It is also known to reduce the risk of chronic neurological disease and is protective for the brain. Five milligrams per day is the desired dose. Branched-chain amino acid supplements have been found to reduce exercise-related muscle damage, muscle soreness, and fatigue during exercise if you take it pre- or post-workout. You can obtain the perfect blend of these two helpful nutrients, as well as a load of antioxidants, in just half a scoop of Clear Recovery.
Ingredients:
→Dream Protein (Greens First)
Recommended Use:As a dietary supplement, take one or more scoops daily to supply your diet with protein. Mix one level scoop with 6-8 ounces of water, milk or your favorite beverage.
Contraindications:Not recommended for individuals with an allergy to dairy protein sourced from cows. Dream Protein, is however, low in lactose and is suitable for most people with lactose intolerance. Contains whey protein isolate (milk).
OR
Perfect Protein Pea & Rice (Metagenics):
→Clear Nova Scotia Marine Collagen + C (Clear Medicine):
Ingredients Per Serving: Fish collagen (hydrolyzed) 15g; Ascorbate 500mg; Mixed Berry Flavour
Recommended Use: 3/4 of a scoop, 1-2x daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Contraindications: Caution in individuals with allergies to fish. Due to conflicting research results, we do not recommend this product if you have a personal history of breast cancer. Instead, we recommend taking Clear MSM + C.
→ Clear Solufiber:
Per serving: SunFiber (partially hydrolyzed guar gum) 4000mg; Bifidobacteria bifidum 2 billion CFU; Bifidobacteria lactis 2 billion CFU; Bifidobacteria longum 2 billion CFU; Lactobacillus casei 2 billion CFU
Recommended Dosage: 1 to 2 scoops once daily or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Contraindications: Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate, or if you have difficulty swallowing
→ Clear Fiber:
One serving (one level scoop): Calories 5, Carbohydrate 7g, Fiber 6g, Insoluble Fiber 6g
Medicinal Ingredients: Oat fiber (Avena sativa) 6.3g; Apple fiber (Malus domestica) 1.6g
Recommended Use: Adults blend, shake, or briskly stir 1 level scoop (8g) with 236 mL (8 fl. oz) of juice or other beverage as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Effects observed 12-72 hours after first dose and may take up to 3 days. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications.
Contraindications: Consult your healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days, or if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever.
→ Clear Recovery:
Ingredients -Berry Flavour:
Per 1/2 scoop: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg; Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 100mcg; Ascorbic Acid 100mg; Ascorbate (from Magnesium Ascorbate) 100mg; Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 50IU; Chromium (Polynicotinate) 25mcg; Magnesium (Citrate) 60mg; Zinc (Citrate) 5mg; L-Glutamine 1250mg; L-Isoleucine 250mg; L-Leucine 500mg; Ornithine Alphaketoglutarate 2:1 100mg; Taurine 1000mg; L-Valine 500mg; Red Beet Root 1000mg; Betta Berries™ Antioxidant Blend 50mg; Creatine Monohydrate 5000mg; Alpha Lipoic Acid 30mg; Resveratrol 10mg; Fructose 5000mg; Maltodextrin 5000mg; Berry Flavour.
*Because of food sensitivities, protein was not included in this formulation.
Recommended Dose: Adults take one serving per day (1/2 scoop), during or after workouts. Endurance/strength athletes can increase to two servings per day. Mix with 8-10oz of water. Stir or shake well.
Contraindications: If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. In rare cases, zinc can cause nausea, vomiting or a metallic taste.
Ingredients -Unflavoured/Unsweetened:
Per 1/2 scoop: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 25mg; Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 100mcg; Ascorbic acid 100mg; Ascorbate (from Magnesium ascorbate) 100mg; Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopheryl acetate) 50IU; Chromium (Polynicotinate) 25mcg; Magnesium (Citrate) 60mg; Zinc (Citrate) 5mg; L-Glutamine 1250mg; L-isoleucine 250mg; L-Leucine 500mg; Ornithine Alphaketoglutarate 2:1 100mg; Taurine 1000mg; L-Valine 500mg; Red beet root 1000mg; Beta Berries antioxidant blend 50mg; Creatine monohydrate 5000mg; Alpha lipoic acid 30mg; Resveratrol 10mg
Recommended Dose: 1/2 scoop daily or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Contraindications: If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. In rare cases, zinc can cause nausea, vomiting or a metallic taste. High intakes of zinc can cause fever, diarrhea or fatigue and may impair immune response.
Please Note: To avoid any confusion, the powder of the unflavoured version will still have a pink/red tone to it. This is due to the presence of red beet root powder in the product and not due to the presence of additional flavouring.
Also helpful (not included in kit):
- For bloating and digestion of protein, carbs and fats as well as aiding absorption, take 1 to 2 Clear Digest,