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24 Grams Trisource protein. 5.2 g Branch Chain Amino Acids. 17 Vitamins & minerals. 4.6 g Glutamine. Great taste. Nutrition Q&
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» When Do I Use PowerBar ProteinPlus? Immediately following exercise to help optimize recovery and support muscle growth. Why Do I Need Protein? For athletes, protein is essential in the repair, maintenance and growth of tissues and muscles. It is an important factor in helping athletes recover from exercise. The following illustrates how much protein different types of athletes require.
Sport:
» Grams of Protein (Grams of Protein Per lb. of Body Weight)
- Running, Cycling, Swimming, Triathlon:
» 0.5 - 0.6 grams.
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Body Building, Wrestling, Weight Lifting, Football:
» 0.7 - 0.9 grams. How Does PowerBar ProteinPlus Help Me Recover from Exercise? Studies show that consuming protein and carbohydrates immediately after exercise helps optimize recovery. PowerBar ProteinPlus provides a blend of high quality protein and carbohydrates to help your body recover. TriSource high quality proteins provide a ready supply of amino acids to promote protein synthesis after exercise. The TriSource protein blend contains only milk and soy proteins, which are complex proteins, and contains all the essential amino acids in the appropriate ratios that are necessary to support muscle growth.
TriSource is a blend of three complete proteins:
» whey protein isolate, calcium caseinate, and soy protein isolate. Carbohydrates are necessary to replenish muscle glycogen stores depleted during exercise. Plus, PowerBar ProteinPlus includes additional vitamins, minerals and important amino acids that are key to recovery and building muscle tissue. 100% DV Antioxidant Vitamins C & E which act to protect cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body's metabolism. 100% DV of 8 B-Complex Vitamins to help your body convert food into energy and utilize protein. 5.2 g of naturally occurring Branch Chain Amino Acids Leucine, Valine and Isoleucine to help provide energy for muscles. 4.6 g of naturally occurring Glutamine, providing a dietary source of the amino acid most abundant in muscles.
Nutrition FactsServing Size 1 bar
Servings Per Container 12 |
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| Amount Per Serving |
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% Daily Value |
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| Calories |
290 |
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| Calories from Fat |
45 |
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| Total Fat |
5 g |
8% |
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| Saturated Fat |
4 g |
18% |
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| Cholesterol |
5 mg |
1% |
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| Sodium |
160 mg |
6% |
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| Total Carbohydrate |
38 g |
13% |
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| Dietary Fiber |
1 g |
4% |
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| Sugars |
18 g |
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| Protein |
24 g |
48% |
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| Vitamin A |
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0% |
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| Vitamin C |
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100% |
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| Calcium |
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40% |
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| Iron |
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45% |
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| Vitamin E |
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100% |
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| Biotin |
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100% |
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| Chromium |
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20% |
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| Copper |
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40% |
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| Folate |
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100% |
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| Magnesium |
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30% |
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| Niacin |
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100% |
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| Pantothenic Acid |
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100% |
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| Phosphorus |
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35% |
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| Vitamin B12 |
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100% |
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| Vitamin B6 |
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100% |
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| Zinc |
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35% |
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| Riboflavin |
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100% |
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| Thiamin |
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100% |
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| *percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Ingredients: PowerBar TriSource Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate [from Milk], Calcium Caseinate [from Milk], Soy Protein Isolate), Brown Rice Syrup, Chocolatey Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), Glycerin, Maltitol Syrup, Cookie Bits (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Canola Oil, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate), Natural Flavors, Soy Lecithin, Oat Fiber. Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Gluconate, Iron (Ferrous Fumarate), Copper Gluconate, Chromium Aspartate. Vitamins: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12. |
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*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. | | |
Directions
For Best Results: Eat one PowerBar ProteinPlus bar with 8 oz. water immediately after exercise to help your body recover quickly and to get ready for your next workout. For best results, store in a cool dry place.
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