Energy
Fuel your body on a cellular level with these 6 powerhouse nutrients
Being tired isn’t always a result of a poor night’s sleep. Low levels of key vitamins and minerals can leave you feeling blah regardless of your bedtime. Here’s how UP Proteins keeps you physically and mentally energized.
See The Top 6 Energy-Revving Nutrients In UP Proteins
converts food into usable energy
All B-complex vitamins (which include vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, biotin, and pantothenic acid) help convert carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from the food you eat into a form of energy that can be used by the body. Vitamin B12, specifically, aids in the production of red blood cells, which helps prevent a form of anemia that can lead to fatigue. Aside from vitamin B12 (found only in animal-based foods), B vitamins are found readily in a variety of fruits and vegetables. UP Proteins contains 50% of your daily needs for all B-complex vitamins.
provides the brain and body with oxygen
Iron helps produce hemoglobin, a protein that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen all over the body. With low iron levels, not enough oxygen reaches your muscles or brain, depriving them of energy, which can lead to both physical and mental fatigue. Low levels of ferritin (your body’s stored form of iron) have been associated with muscle fatigue and weakness, as well as difficulty concentrating. UP Proteins contains 30% of your daily iron needs from sources such as spinach, chlorella, chia seeds, amaranth, and oats.
supports energy production + boosts iron absorption
In addition to helping your body absorb plant-based sources of iron more efficiently, vitamin C helps make enzymes that synthesize carnitine-a compound that transports fatty acids into the mitochondria (a.k.a. powerhouses) of cells where they’re “burned” to produce energy. In some instances, research suggests that replenishing low vitamin C levels may help combat fatigue. Ingredients in UP Proteins such as acai berry, blackberries, spinach, and broccoli are high in vitamin C, and one serving of UP Proteins contains 33% of your daily vitamin C needs.
aids in production of ATP
Phosphorus plays an important role in how the body uses carbohydrates and fats, and it helps produce ATP-a molecule the body uses to store energy and power a variety of biological processes. Additionally, the phosphorus-containing molecule 2,3-DPG binds to the hemoglobin in red blood cells and helps regulate oxygen delivery to tissues in the body. Phosphorus is readily available from many foods, and UP Proteins contains 40% of your daily needs.
aids in production of ATP + combats muscle fatigue
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including in the production and utilization of ATP-a molecule used to store energy and drive many cellular processes. Some of the first signs of magnesium deficiency are fatigue and weakness. Research suggests that increasing magnesium intake may be beneficial for combating perceived levels of fatigue, as well as muscle fatigue during exercise. Ingredients in UP Proteins such as kale, spinach, and cocoa contain magnesium, and one serving of UP Proteins packs 60% of your daily needs
combats physical + mental fatigue
Vitamin D deficiency is fairly common, and low levels have been associated with overall fatigue as well as muscle fatigue and weakness. The good news: Restoring healthy levels of this vitamin can ease these symptoms, as well as improve muscle functioning and efficiency. While vitamin D is often difficult to find from plant-based dietary sources, UP Proteins contains 25% of your daily needs.
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Great taste and doesn't get old!
UP Proteins is awesome! It tastes great, makes you feel good, and keeps you full for hours. I have as my breakfast almost every day with either just water or some almond milk.
