1. Q: What is SON Formula®?
SON Formula® is a dietary protein substitute that contains the MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® (U.S. Patent No. 5,132,113) a unique pattern of essential amino acids in a highly purified, free, crystalline form.
2. Q: How was SON Formula® discovered?
The discovery of the SON Formula® is the result of 23 years of research by the International Nutrition Research Center (INRC), a leading research institution in the field of human nutrition.
3. Q: Does SON Formula® comply with the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) labeling regulations?
Yes, SON Formula® complies with the FDA’s labeling regulations. SON Formula® does not require the FDA’s approval because it is a dietary supplement. Dietary supplements, in contrast to drugs, do not require the FDA approval but must comply with the FDA’s labeling regulations.
4. Q: What is the recommended use of SON Formula®?
SON Formula® is recommended as a safe and effective substitute for dietary proteins.
5. Q: What is the composition of SON Formula®?
SON Formula® contains the MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® (U.S. Patent No. 5,132,113) a unique pattern of essential amino acids in a highly purified, free, crystalline form.
6. Q: What are amino acids?
Amino acids are the main constituent of dietary proteins.
7. Q: What are Essential Amino Acids?
Essential Amino Acids are nutrients that are indispensable for human life because they cannot be synthesized within the human body, therefore, they must be supplied through the diet.
8. Q: Are amino acids from animal or vegetable source?
Amino acids cannot be classified as either animal or vegetable. They are, simply, natural compounds.
9. Q: What does the Net Nitrogen Utilization® (NNU®) of a protein mean?
A protein’s NNU® (%) is the unit of measurement for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS). It is the percentage of a protein’s constituent amino acids following the anabolic pathway to act as precursors for BPS. A protein’s NNU® (%) can be calculated through a methodology known as “Body Nitrogen Balance”.
10. Q: What is the Net Nitrogen Utilization® (NNU®) of SON Formula®?
Clinical studies have shown that SON Formula® provides a 99% Net Nitrogen Utilization® (NNU®). This means that 99% of SON Formula® constituent amino acids follow the anabolic pathway to act as precursors, or “building blocks”, for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS), thus becoming body’s constituent proteins.
11. Q: Is SON Formula® made from animal sources?
No, SON Formula® is not made from animal sources.
12. Q: Is SON Formula® a natural product?
Yes, SON Formula® is a 100% natural product.
13. Q: How long does it take to digest SON Formula®?
SON Formula® is digested within 23 minutes from its ingestion.
14. Q: Is SON Formula® better absorbed in tablet or powder form?
SON Formula® may be easily absorbed in either tablet or powder form. However, during gastrointestinal disorders, SON Formula® tablets should be ground into a powder to allow for better absorption.
15. Q: How long is SON Formula's shelf life?
SON Formula's shelf life is three years.
16. Q: Does SON Formula® need to be refrigerated?
No. SON Formula® does not need to be refrigerated. However, it should be kept in a dry place.
17. Q: Can SON Formula® be altered by high temperatures?
SON Formula® can be altered only through extremely high temperatures (above 280 degrees Celsius). Normal cooking, baking and boiling temperatures do not alter the nutritional value of SON Formula®.
18. Q: How many Kcal does SON Formula® provide?
SON Formula® provides only 0.04 Kcal/g. Therefore, its use is recommended during overweight treatment or prevention.
19. Q: Is SON Formula® acidic or basic?
SON Formula® is amphoteric, which means it can act either as an acid or a base in accordance with the pH of the surrounding medium.
20. Q: Does SON Formula® contain any sodium?
SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sodium free. Therefore, its use is recommended during dietary sodium intake restriction.
21. Q: Does SON Formula® contain any fat?
SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% fat free. Therefore, its use is recommended during dietary fat intake restriction.
22. Q: Does SON Formula® contain any sugar?
SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sugar free. Therefore, its use is recommended during dietary sugar intake restriction.
23. Q: Does SON Formula® produce fecal residue?
SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement does not produce any fecal residue. Therefore, its use is recommended during pre and post surgery periods, as well as, episodes of diarrhea.
24. Q: Does SON Formula® have any drug or food interaction?
No. SON Formula® does not have any drug or food interaction. However, before taking SON Formula® or other dietary supplements consult your physician.
25. Q: Can SON Formula® cause any adverse reactions?
No adverse reactions have ever been reported.
26. Q: Does SON Formula® have any contraindications?
The use of SON Formula® does not have any contraindication.
27. Q: Is SON Formula® considered a medicine?
No. SON Formula® is not a medicine. It is a dietary supplement.
28. Q: What is the recommended daily dosage of SON Formula® and how should it be taken?
Suggested use: 5 tablets a day (or as directed by a health professional), to be swallowed with water or any other suitable beverage during a meal.
29. Q: May protein supplements be taken with SON Formula®?
No. Protein supplements should not be taken in conjunction with SON Formula®. This may prevent:
- a lowering of BPS/min;
- an increase in the nitrogen catabolites; and
- an overloading of digestive functions
30. Q: Is it necessary to take vitamins, minerals and trace elements in conjunction with SON Formula®?
Yes. SON Formula® should always be taken in conjunction with the daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
31. Q: What is the difference between SON Formula® and any dietary protein or protein supplement?
32. Q: Why does SON Formula® provide the highest Body’s Protein Synthesis (BPS) in comparison to any dietary protein or protein supplement?
33. Q: Why does SON Formula® maximize BPS, thus optimizing muscle mass, strength, and endurance?
34. Q: Why does SON Formula® optimize physical activity and minimize the muscles recovery period after physical activity?
35. Q: Why is the use of SON Formula® recommended to achieve the Protein Daily Requirement (PDR)?
• SON Formula® provides the highest Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) compared to any dietary protein or protein supplement.
Clinical studies have shown that SON Formula® provides a 99% Net Nitrogen Utilization® (NNU®). This means that 99% of SON Formula® constituent amino acids act as precursors or “building blocks” of Body Protein Synthesis (BPS), to become body’s constituent proteins. Meanwhile, dietary proteins and protein supplements provide a BPS of 16-32% NNU®. Therefore, dietary proteins and protein supplements provide a BPS that is 3 to 6 times lower, compared to SON Formula®.
• SON Formula® may minimize both the intensity and duration of digestive functions compared to any dietary protein or protein supplement.
SON Formula® is absorbed in the small intestine within 23 minutes from its ingestion. By comparison, dietary proteins and protein supplements need from 3 to 6 hours to be digested. This means that dietary proteins and protein supplements digestion period is 6 to 12 times longer compared to SON Formula®.
• SON Formula® provides the highest BPS/min ratio compared to any dietary protein or protein supplement.
By knowing a protein’s BPS (NNU®) and its digestion time (min), a protein BPS/min ratio can be calculated. Therefore, SON Formula® BPS/min is equal to 99% NNU®/23 min. By comparison dietary proteins and protein supplements have a BPS/min of 16-32% NNU®/180-360 minutes. This means that the BPS/min of dietary proteins and protein supplements is 24 to 96 times lower compared to SON Formula®.
36. Q: Why, may the use of SON Formula® more health-preserving than dietary proteins or protein supplements?
• SON Formula® releases the lowest amount of nitrogen catabolites (metabolic waste) in comparison to any dietary protein or protein supplement. SON Formula® releases only 1% nitrogen catabolites (metabolic toxic waste). By comparison, dietary proteins release an average of 68% nitrogen catabolites. Meanwhile, protein supplements release 84% nitrogen catabolites. This means that dietary proteins or protein supplements release 68 to 84 times more nitrogen catabolites (toxic waste) compared to SON Formula®.
• SON Formula® may minimize both intensity and duration of digestive functions.
• SON Formula® is absorbed in the small intestine within 23 minutes from its ingestion. By comparison, dietary proteins and protein supplements need from 3 to 6 hours to be digested. This means that dietary proteins or protein supplements digestion period is 6 to 12 times longer compared to SON Formula®.
• SON Formula® provides only 0.04 Kcal/g.
Therefore, its use during overweight prevention or treatment, is more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.
• SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sodium free. Therefore, its use during dietary sodium intake restriction, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.
• SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% fat free. Therefore, its use during dietary fat restriction, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.
• SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sugar free. Therefore, its use during dietary sugar intake restriction, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.
• SON Formula®, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement does not produce any fecal residue. Therefore, its use during pre or post surgery periods or episodes of diarrhea, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.
CLINICAL STUDIES
The results of comparative, double-blind, triple- and quintuple-crossover Net Nitrogen Utilization® (NNU®) clinical studies have shown that the subjects, while taking SON Formula®, as a dietary protein substitute, achieved a body’s 99% NNU®. This means that 99% of SON Formula's constituent amino acids followed the anabolic pathway, thus acting as precursor of body’s protein synthesis (BPS). By comparison, the most nutritious dietary proteins provide an average of only 32% NNU®. Hence, SON Formula® is more nutritious than dietary proteins. This has been confirmed by the fact that during the studies, each subject body’s nitrogen balance was maintained in equilibrium by taking SON Formula® as a sole and total substitute of dietary proteins in a dosage of only 400 mg/kg/day (ideal weight) which provided less than 2 kcal/day (1 g SON Formula® = 0.04 kcal). The studies results have also shown that 1% of SON Formula's constituent amino acids followed the catabolic pathway, thus releasing only 1% of nitrogen catabolites and energy. By comparison dietary proteins release an average of 68% nitrogen catabolites and energy. These facts evidence that SON Formula® is safer than dietary proteins and provides the lowest amount of energy in comparison to any dietary protein.
To illustrate: when a dietary protein is digested, it releases its constituent amino acids into the small intestine where they are absorbed. Then, those amino acids can follow either the anabolic pathway or the catabolic pathway (Fig. I).
Figure I. Dietary Protein Metabolism
When dietary amino acids follow the anabolic pathway, they act as precursors for the body's protein synthesis (BPS), thus becoming the body's constituent proteins. Throughout the anabolic pathway amino acids do not release any nitrogen catabolites or energy (Fig. II).
Figure II. The Protein Metabolism Anabolic Pathway
On the other hand, when dietary amino acids follow the catabolic pathway, they act only as a source of energy and not as precursors of body’s proteins synthesis (BPS). Throughout the catabolic pathway, amino acids do release nitrogen catabolites and energy (Fig. III).
Figure III. The Protein Metabolism Catabolic Pathway
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
SON Formula® is indicated as a safe and effective substitute for dietary proteins.
SON Formula® vs. Dietary Proteins & Protein Supplements | |||
Characteristics | SON Formula® | Dietary | Dietary Protein |
Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU®) for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) | 99% | 32% (average) | 16% (average) |
Digestion Time | 23 min | 3-6 hours | 3-6 hours |
BPS/Time (NNU®/min) | 99% NNU®/ | 24-48 times lower | 48-96 times lower |
Released Nitrogen Catabolites | 1% | 68% (average) | 84% (average) |
Energy | 0.04 kcal/g | 4 kcal/g | 4 kcal/g |
Fecal residue | Absent | Present | Present |
Contraindications | None | Renal Failure or | Renal Failure or |
Adverse Reactions | None | Food Sensitivities | Food Sensitivities |
Refrigeration | Not Needed | Needed | N/A |
ADVERSE REACTIONS
No adverse reactions have been reported.
OVERDOSAGE
No adverse reactions have been reported.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
SON Formula® should be administered with food. SON Formula® in a dosage of 400mg/kg/day (ideal weight) has been shown to be adequate as a sole and total substitute of dietary proteins to maintain the body’s nitrogen balance in equilibrium. To calculate the SON Formula® dosage necessary to substitute dietary proteins, apply the following:
For instance, to calculate the dosage of SON Formula® necessary to substitute 10 g of dietary proteins, proceed as follows:
- SON Formula® dosage = (Dietary Proteins x 0.4) g
- SON Formula® dosage = (10 x 0.4) g
- SON Formula® dosage = 4 g
Therefore, 4 g (4 tablets) of SON Formula® provide a body’s protein synthesis (BPS) equivalent to that provided by at least 10 g of the most nutritious dietary protein.
If administering more than 10 tablets per day, increase dosage gradually. (No more than 10 tablets should be administered within a two hour period.)
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