Founded in 1996 by former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend, Lee Labrada, Labrada Nutrition is an American-based company specializing in sports nutritional supplements. Labrada Nutrition offers a full line of supplements that can be used by bodybuilders and athletes to improve sports performance. The blend of ingredients gives each product a specific nutritional benefit. Always consult a physician before starting an exercise or nutrition program.
Types
Labrada Nutrition supplements are split into five main categories -- muscle builders, fat loss and energy, protein shakes, protein bars and recovery products. Muscle builders will typically include concentrated protein powders with additional calories to promote weight gain and muscle mass. Fat loss and energy supplements will commonly contain stimulants that increase metabolism. Protein shakes and protein bars are designed for post-workout nutrition while recovery products are specifically designed to repair damaged muscles and tissues between workouts.
Function
Every Labrada Nutrition product is developed by an internal research and development team to sample each product for quality and results. Even though the development team monitors potential side effects, dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA. Choosing the category of products depends on your fitness and weight goals such as weight loss or weight gain. For example, protein shakes can be used as meal replacements while the fat loss and energy products can increase energy while stimulating metabolism to burn additional fat. A professional bodybuilder, however, will focus on muscle builders, protein shakes and bars along with fat loss and energy supplements before a competition.
Features
Protein is one of the most common ingredients used in Labrada Nutrition. The LeanPro protein supplements, for example, start with a protein blend made from whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate and milk protein concentrate. This blend combines the benefits of each protein to maximize the absorption of the protein into the muscles and tissues. Other major ingredients include branched chain amino acids, glutamine and creatine. Additional ingredients are added to produce a specific texture and flavor such as fructose, sucrose, xantham gum and salt.
Size
Calories and protein and carbohydrate content will vary based on the intended purpose and individual ingredients. One serving -- 50 g -- of the Lean Pro8 protein powder, for example, contains 215 calories and 25 g of protein with 13 g of carbohydrates to assist weight loss plans. The Lean BodyMass60 to assist weight gain goals contains 610 calories per 167 g serving with 60 g of protein and 76 g of carbohydrates.
Benefits
Labrada Nutrition commonly provides various essential vitamins and minerals. LeanPro protein powder, for example, contains 110 mg of potassium while the Lean BodyMass60 provides over 50 percent of the daily recommended intake of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and vitamin B12.
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