Product Profile
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Optimal Proteins provides five different sources of
protein-rich, powders important for amino and fiber
content as well as the presence of various ents. These
ents vary by and provide one rationale for consuming
protein from a breadth of sources. Included sources are pea,
brown rice, hemp, Golden Chlorella - a highly
digestible chlorella with superior taste profile - and chia. In
addition, a unique blend of fermentation products from beneficial
bacteria has been added.
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Peas Protein
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Peas are the seed-pods of Pisum sativum, a famed in
scientific circles as Gregor Mendel’s, the her of genetics,
vehicle to explaining the inheritance of traits. Yet peas,
considered both a legume and a pulse, also deserve re
for their high protein content. In fact, during the middle ages
in Europe peas were one of the major sources of protein consumed.
All pulses, however, are typically poor sources of the amino
methionine and hence are not a complete protein. Legumes also
possess noteworthy levels of amylose, a form of resistant starch
that escapes human digestion but acts as food for beneficial
bacteria.
Brown Rice Protein
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Brown rice and white rice both derive from the same , Oryza
sativa. Yet through no intrinsic fault, the brown variety was
traditionally associated with poverty in Asia. However, modern
revaluation of its attributes has led to an elevation in status.
For example, despite comparable protein levels, brown rice
contains B s, iron, magnesium, ty s, and fiber that
are lost to white rice. This is caused by the removal of the
husk, bran and germ layers from the raw grain in the production
of white rice. In contrast, only the husk is removed in brown
rice. Nevertheless, like most grains, rice is a poor source of
lysine and is not considered a complete protein alone.
Hemp Protein
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s of the Cannabis genus may be controversial to modern
society because of the psychoactive properties of some of its
members, but the tive value of hemp is unequivocal.
Possessing a full-spectrum of amino s, hemp protein exists in
easily digestible, non-enic form. The hemp is also a
source of essential ty s, with the omega-3/omega-6 ratio
often coming in at 3:1.
Chlorella
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Chlorella, a genus of single-celled algae, is a complete protein
containing 45% amino components by dried weight. It burst
into the consciousness of the American public decades ago when it
was touted as a means to avoid impending world hunger.
Unfortunately, chlorella’s photosynthesizing efficiency was
overstated and the difficulty in “farming” it underestimated.
Other factors, such as a somewhat objectionable taste and algae
cell walls that impeded the protein bioavailability to humans,
caused chlorella’s promise to fade. Some of these drawbacks have
been overcome with Golden Chlorella, a more bioavailable,
better-tasting form of chlorella protein.
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Chia Seed
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A ste food of the Aztecs, and even used by them as a form of
currency, Salvia hispanica is native to what is now southern
Mexico. By weight, chia are about 1/3 omega-3 rich oil, 1/4
soluble fiber and 1/5 protein. Antioxidant components like
flavonols, quercetin, and chlorogenic s are also typically
found in chia . So even though the traditional practice of
growing chia sprouts on clay figures has become widely known via
“chia pets,” chia is certainly worth consuming.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease.
Distinguishing Features:
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* Complete Multi-Source Vegetarian/Vegan Protein
* Source of Dietary Fiber
* Golden Chlorella
* No Sugar Added
- Complete multi-source vegetarian/vegan protein.
- Source of dietary fiber.
- Golden chlorella.
- No sugar added.
- Provides five different sources of protein-rich, vegetable powders.
- During the summer months products may arrive warm but desertcart stores and ships products in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, when provided..