PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GI Sustain™ by Metagenics is designed to provide gastrointestinal nutritional support. The formula is uniquely designed to aid in promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria by including prebiotic nutrient, combined with readily digestible macronutrients.
Benefits:
- Nourishes the cells of the intestinal mucosa
- Features rice protein concentrate supplemented with L-lysine and L-threonine for an improved amino acid profile
- Formulated with rice syrup solids as a natural energy source
- Features medium chain triglycerides, a readily absorbed and metabolized lipid source
- Features prebiotic IMOs to selectively nourish beneficial bacteria, including lactobacilli and bifidobacteria
- Formulated with zinc and L-glutamine to nutritionally support gastrointestinal mucosa integrity
- Features methylated vitamin B12 and calcium L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate, a bioavailable folate
RECOMMENDED USAGE
Blend, shake, or briskly stir about 2 level scoops (60g) of GI Sustain™ into 8 ounces of chilled water or juice twice daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. For highly sensitive individuals, consider reducing consumption to ½ to 1 scoop with 4 to 5 ounces of chilled water or juice twice daily during the first 3 to 4 days before starting a full daily dose.
COMPOSITION
Serving size: About 2 scoops |
Amount per serving |
% Daily value |
Servings per container |
20 |
|
Calories |
220 |
|
Total fat |
5g |
8% |
Saturated fat |
1.5g |
8% |
Total carbohydrate |
32g |
11% |
Dietary fibre |
3g |
12% |
Sugars |
9g |
|
Protein |
13g |
|
Vitamin A (2,500 IU as beta-carotene and 1,500 IU as retinyl palmitate) |
4,000 IU |
80% |
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) |
102mg |
170% |
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) |
50 IU |
13% |
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) |
50 IU |
167% |
Thiamin (as thiamin HCl) |
0.525mg |
35% |
Riboflavin |
0.595mg |
35% |
Niacin (as niacinamide) |
7mg |
35% |
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) |
0.7mg |
35% |
Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate†) |
140mcg |
35% |
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) |
2.1mcg |
35% |
Biotin |
105mcg |
35% |
Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) |
100mg |
1,000% |
Calcium (as calcium citrate and dicalcium phosphate) |
300mg |
30% |
Iron (as ferrous fumarate) |
3.6mg |
20% |
Phosphorus (as dipotassium phosphate and dicalcium phosphate) |
175mg |
18% |
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) |
121mg |
30% |
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) |
7.5mg |
50% |
Copper (as copper gluconate) |
0.5mg |
25% |
Manganese |
1.3mg |
65% |
Chromium (as chromium picolinate) |
75mcg |
63% |
Sodium |
20mg |
<1% |
Potassium (as dipotassium phosphate) |
300mg |
9% |
Isomalto-oligosaccharides |
3.4g |
** |
L-Glutamine |
500mg |
** |
Glycine |
100mg |
** |
DL-Methionine |
100mg |
** |
L-Lysine (as L-lysine HCl) |
35mg |
** |
L-Threonine |
34mg |
** |
L-Cysteine (as L-cysteine HCl) |
25mg |
** |
OTHER INGREDIENTS
Rice protein concentrate, rice syrup solids, rice flour, olive oil, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavors, silica and rice maltodextrin
DOES NOT CONTAIN
Gluten and GMO's
STORAGE
Store in a cool dry place (<25°C), away from sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
PRODUCT FORM
Powder
WARNING/CONTRAINDICATIONS
If pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Do not use this product if you have an allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Excess vitamin A intake may be toxic, may increase the risk of birth defects, and may contribute to osteoporosis.
Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 10,000 IU of preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) per day unless instructed to do so by a healthcare practitioner.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken. Contents sold by weight, not volume.
Some settling may occur during shipping and handling. Serving size is measured by weight with a scoop included for your convenience.
The amount of product contained in two scoops may be above or below 60 grams due to variations in handling and product density.
Please review package insert (if available) for further information.