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by Metagenics
WHAT IS IT?
Each 2 scoops (60 g) of UltraClear Sustain® contains:
| Calories | 220 |
| Fat (1.5 g saturated and 0 g trans fats) | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
| Potassium (as dipotassium phosphate) | 300 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) | 1500 IU |
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 2500 IU |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 102 mg |
| Calcium (as calcium citrate and dicalcium phosphate) | 275 mg |
| Iron (as ferrous fumarate) | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 50 IU |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 50 IU |
| Thiamin (as thiamin HCl) | 0.525 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.595 mg |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 7 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 0.7 mg |
| Folate (as folic acid) | 140 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 2.1 mcg |
| Biotin | 105 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus (as dipotassium phosphate and dicalcium phosphate) | 175 mg |
| Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) | 121 mg |
| Zinc (as zinc gluconate) | 7.5 mg |
| Copper (as copper gluconate) | 0.5 mg |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 75 mcg |
| L-Glycine | 100 mg |
| L-Glutamine | 500 mg |
| L-Cysteine (as L-Cysteine HCl) | 25 mg |
| L-Lysine (as L-Lysine HCl) | 35 mg |
| L-Threonine | 34 mg |
| DL-Methionine | 100 mg |
| Blend of: Fructooligosaccharides and Inulin | 3 g |
Other Ingredients: Rice protein concentrate, rice syrup solids, rice flour, olive oil, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavors, and silica.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
According to the manufacturer:
UltraClear SUSTAIN, provided as a powdered beverage mix, is a medical food designed to nutritionally support patients with leaky gut syndrome and related conditions:
| — Dysbiosis | — Irritable bowel syndrome |
- Nutritionally supports the "Regenerate" and "Reinoculate" phases of Metagenics GI Restoration Program.
- Features specially processed high amylose rice flour, augmented with essential amino acids to increase the biological value of the protein.
- Provides high-molecular-weight rice dextrins as the carbohydrate source and medium-chain triglycerides as a source of readily absorbed and metabolized lipids.
- Fortified with nutrients such as zinc picolinate, L-glutamine, and pantothenic acid to nutritionally support gastrointestinal mucosa integrity.
- Provides fructooligosaccharides (FOS) to support the growth of "friendly" intestinal bacteria, and inulin from chicory to provide nourishment for the cells of the colonic mucosa.
- Comes with a Quick-Start Guide or a more comprehensive Patient Guide for complete program guidelines.
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CAUTIONS
Excess Vitamin A intake may be
toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women
who may become pregnant should not exceed 5,000 IU of pre-formed vitamin A (retinyl
acetate or retinyl palmitate) per day. It is also recommended that children
under four should not regularly consume more than 2,500 IU per day.
See Disclaimer.
DOSE
Blend, shake, or briskly stir two level scoops (60 grams) into eight fluid ounces of chilled water or juice.
NHC
sells 840 g jars of UltraClear Sustain
(14 servings) for
$57.83. The suggested retail price is $64.25.
These statements have not been evaluated by the
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
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