Isopure Protein Nutritional Facts

Isopure Protein Nutritional Facts
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Isopure's line of protein powders are used as weight gain and muscle maintenance supplements. These products can potentially help active people or people with fast metabolisms gain lean muscle mass. They're marketed as nutritional supplements, and you should read and understand the nutrition facts of any food product before consumption. It is also important to consult your physician before taking and supplements.

Calories and Macronutrients

According to the manufacturer website, Isopure Low Carb protein contains 220 calories per serving. A serving is considered to be 1 packet, or 64 grams (g). One serving can provide your body with 42 g of protein, for 168 calories; 10 g of carbohydrates, for 40 calories; and 0 g of fat.

Vitamins

Isopure Low Carb protein contains plenty of essential vitamins, including vitamin A, with 50 percent of your daily value; vitamin C, with 50 percent DV; vitamin E, with 50 percent DV; thiamin, with 50 percent DV; riboflavin, with 50 percent DV; niacin, with 50 percent DV; vitamin B6, with 50 percent DV; folate, with 50 percent DV, vitamin B12, with 50 percent DV; biotin, with 50 percent DV; and pantothenic acid, with 50 percent DV.

Minerals

This protein can also provide your body with many essential minerals, including calcium, with 60 percent DV; phosphorus, with 50 percent DV; iodine, with 50 percent DV; magnesium, with 50 percent DV; zinc, with 50 percent DV; selenium, with 50 percent DV; copper, with 50 percent DV; manganese, with 50 percent DV; chromium, with 100 percent DV; molybdenum, with 50 percent DV; chloride, with 20 percent DV; sodium with 19 percent DV; and potassium, with 26 percent DV.

Amino Acids

Ispoure proteins contain four kinds of branch chain amino acids. These include isoleucine, leucine, valine and l-glutamine. One serving of Isopure protein contains 3465 milligrams (mg) of isoleucine; 7865 mg of leucine; 3080 mg of valine; and 4.6 g of l-glutamine.

Warning

The manufacturer states that this product should be kept away from children. Lead or iron poisoning, for instance, may occur with overdose; so seek medical help immediately if you suspect you may have overdosed.

References

Article reviewed by CPerry Last updated on: Oct 13, 2010

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