Facts about Protein:
Fact #1: Malnutrition is the lack of sufficient nutrients to maintain healthy bodily functions. Typically, mal-nourished individuals do not have enough calories in their diet, or are eating a diet that lacks protein, vitamins or trace minerals. An extended period of malnutrition can lead to many serious diseases.
Fact #2: Individuals who undergo bariatric bypass surgery can be at risk for deficiencies that can lead to malnutrition. Crucial are regular check ups with healthcare professionals who monitor patients’ health, weight-loss progress and determine what special foods, medications and nutritional supplements are necessary and appropriate.
Fact #3: Amino acids are the building blocks of muscles and tissue, skin and hair, the molecules of our immune system, membranes, hormones and neurotransmitters, enzymes, DNA and RNA. Amino acids are any of the alpha-amino acids that are the chief components of proteins and are synthesized by living cells or are obtained as essential components of the diet.
Fact #4: Proteins supply energy and the building blocks for muscles, tissue and cell membranes and are any of the numerous, naturally occurring, extremely complex combinations of amino acids that contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, among others.
Research shows that the digestive system absorbs protein fragments that are in the di-peptide (2 amino acids linked together) and tri-peptide (3 amino acids linked together) form. This same research shows that more than 70% of the amino acids that appear in the blood after they’re consumed, are in the di-peptide and tri-peptide form. These exhibit powerful biological activity and exert influence everything from hormones to the immune system and nerve function. Finally, improper protein nourishment of the digestive system can lead to any number of health problems, including loss of bone and muscle mass, hair loss, loss of skin elasticity, allergies, immune system compromise and hormone imbalance.
The patented PeptoPro® enzyme breaks proteins down into the smallest of parts. These di- or tripeptides comprise two or three amino acids. They are water soluble, no longer bitter and are immediately taken up in the body. To make proteins soluble and available faster for the body, they are split into peptide pieces with the help of proteases. There are different enzymes available, depending on their preference for the place where they break through the amino-acid chain. The broken-up protein pieces are called peptides; they consist of at least two amino acids
Endopeptidases
DSM used only endopeptidases and a new patented endoprotease with a ‘preference’ for the amino acid proline. This specifically cuts the bitter peptides into pieces which are not bitter anymore. The resulting di- and tripeptides are constructed from two or three amino acids, are water soluble and no longer bitter. In this way the unique PeptoPro® production process ensures that no single amino acids are formed and, equally important, that the bitter peptides are removed! In addition, di- and tripeptides do not cause any allergic reactions.
Di-& tripeptides
Beside all their practical advantages, di- and tripeptides can be used much faster by the organism. The proteins are, after all, already split up and can be absorbed by the body without further ado. Also they do not lie in your stomach like a brick, which means that PeptoPro® can also be taken before or during a sports performance.
At the same time, proteins generally obtained from foods such as meat and fish, soya, wheat, peas, potatoes and rice often cannot be absorbed and/or digested after bariatric bypass surgery when the body can digest only protein already broken down into easily absorbed smaller units. Until now, an unpleasant suspension of protein powder was the only source of protein for these individuals.
Until The BariCeutical Prescription Pre-Digested Protein, a delicious, concentrated liquid that can be sipped directly from its handy pouch or mixed into a bottle of water and sipped gradually throughout the day. Because only single amino acids and di- and tri-peptides can be directly absorbed into the intestinal tract via specific peptide importers, Pre-Digested Protein is formulated with 70% to 80% small di- and tri- peptides which are quickly and totally absorbed to be used immediately by the body.
Facts About Vitamin B Complex
Fact #1: “Intrinsic factor”, a protein produced by glands in the stomach lining, is necessary to the absorption of Vitamin B Complex which is essential to normal blood formation, neural function and growth.
Fact #2: Nutritionists agree that complete absorption of Vitamin B Complex is essential to the absorption of all other nutriments.
In bariatric bypass surgery, the stomach and, therefore, the “intrinsic factor” are eliminated, leaving the body with no way to absorb vitamin B complex, except directly through the blood stream. Until now, the only solution has been vitamin B12 injections. Until the introduction of a revolutionary nutritional breakthrough: The BariCeutical Prescription Immediate Release Vitamin B Complex Spray, an advanced system that actually works faster than an injection to deliver Vitamin B Complex directly into the blood stream. While injections are inconvenient and often uncomfortable, three “mists” of Vitamin B Complex, sprayed under the tongue, twice a day, delivers the full daily requirement of Vitamin B Complex.
Facts About Vitamins:
Fact #1: The American Medical Association recommends a daily multi-vitamin for everyone.
Fact #2: The most prevalent form of vitamin supplements is the pill which, in order to give the pills its shape and to maintain shelf life, contain binders, fillers, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, wax coatings and preservatives. Further, it can take as long as four hours for the system to absorb only 10% to 20% of the nutrients delivered in pill form.
After bariatric bypass surgery, the combination of eating less and a decreased ability to absorb essential vitamins results in an ongoing need for supplements that reduce the risk of nutritional deficiency and the serious health problems that may ensue. Traditional vitamin supplements, however, are not the answer. Large and dense, they can be disagreeable to the taste, difficult to swallow, hard to digest and, often, too many pills are needed to satisfy the recommended daily vitamin and mineral requirements. Thus the need for a highly effective alternative.
The BariCeutical Prescription Opti-Sorb Liquid Multi Vitamin meets that need. Not only can a liquid formula provide the complete daily requirement of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids, it actually bypasses the digestive process and is infused directly into the blood stream. And, tests show, 85% to 90% of the nutrients are absorbed in 25 to 30 seconds. Opti-Sorb Liquid Multi-Vitamin slips down so easily. It can be sipped directly from the handy twist-off pouch or it can be mixed into a bottle of water and sipped gradually throughout the day. Either way, users are certain to absorb a full complement of nutrients in a way that’s simple, comfortable, mistake-proof and delicious, too.
Facts about Iron:
Fact #1: Essential to the body’s biological processes, a deficiency of iron can lead to weakness, fatigue and even anemia.
After bariatric bypass surgery, difficult-to-digest foods that contain iron may be eliminated from the diet. As the same time, traditional iron supplements may cause discomfort when swallowed, may be impossible to digest and may leave an unpleasant aftertaste. Opti-Sorb Iron Tab is a tiny, tiny, soft capsule; easy to swallow and quickly absorbed. Just two each day provide the daily iron requirement.
